At Plum Deals Network, Transparency Matters
We understand the importance of privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and1 share your data when you use our2 Software as a Service platform.
What Information Do We Collect?
Account Information: When you register for an account, we collect your name and email address. This information allows us to provide access to our platform and features.
Comments: When you leave a comment, we collect the information shown in the comment form, your IP address, and your browser information. This helps us detect spam and improve the comment experience.
Gravatar: We use Gravatar for displaying profile pictures next to comments. If you have a Gravatar account associated with the email address you used to comment, your profile picture might be displayed. You can learn more about Gravatar’s privacy policy here: [Link to Gravatar Privacy Policy].
Media: Be mindful that uploaded images might contain embedded location data. This data is accessible to anyone who downloads the image.
Cookies:
- Comment Cookies: These cookies (lasting one year) save your name, email, and website details for convenience when leaving future comments.
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies used to assess your browser’s cookie acceptance (discarded upon browser closure).
- Login Cookies: These cookies (lasting two days) store your login information for a smoother login experience.
- Screen Options Cookies: Cookies used to remember your screen display preferences (lasting one year).
- Content Editing Cookies: These cookies (lasting one day) store information about the post you’re editing.
Embedded Content: Articles on our platform might include embedded content from other websites. These websites might collect their own data, use cookies, and track your interaction with the embedded content.
Sharing Your Data:
We only share your data in limited circumstances:
- Password Resets: If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
Data Retention:
- Comments: Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely for spam detection purposes.
- User Information: Registered users can access, edit, or delete their personal information at any time. Website administrators can also access and edit this information.
Your Data Rights:
If you have an account on our platform or have left comments, you have the right to request an exported file of your personal data or request its erasure. However, this excludes any data we are legally obligated to retain.
Contact Us:
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.
Changes to This Policy:
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of any significant changes.
Compliance
To ensure compliance with relevant data protection regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA),1 we recommend consulting with a legal professional.
Regular Review
We regularly review and update our Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any significant changes will be communicated to our users.
If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us.