Privacy Policy for GifsBuddy

Introduction

Welcome to GifsBuddy! We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, https://gifsbuddy.com.

Data Collection

We may collect the following types of personal information from you:

Personal Identification Information: Such as your name and email address when you contact us via our contact page.
Usage Data: Including your IP address, browser type, and usage patterns collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies.
Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings.

Use of Cookies

Comments

If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.

Login

When you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.

When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.

Article Editing or Publishing

If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie contains no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.

Use of Data

We use the data we collect for the following purposes:

To Provide and Improve Our Services: Ensuring our website functions correctly and enhancing your user experience.
Analytics: Using Google Analytics to understand how our website is used and to improve its functionality.
Communication: Responding to your inquiries submitted through our contact page.

Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal data to third parties, except:

Service Providers: We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, such as Google Analytics.
Legal Requirements: When required by law to comply with legal obligations.

International Data Transfers

We may transfer your personal data to countries outside of your country of residence, including Canada, the European Union (EU), and other countries. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from those of your country. When we transfer your personal data, we ensure that it is protected according to this privacy policy and applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for EU residents.

GDPR Compliance

If you are an EU resident, you have the following rights under the GDPR:

Access: Request access to your personal data.
Correction: Request correction of any inaccuracies in your personal data.
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (right to be forgotten).
Data Portability: Request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
Restriction of Processing: Request restriction of the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances.
Objection to Processing: Object to the processing of your personal data for certain purposes.
Consent Withdrawal: Withdraw your consent at any time where we rely on your consent to process your personal data.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via our contact page: Contact Us.

Data Security

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access: Request access to your personal data.
Correction: Request correction of any inaccuracies in your personal data.
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data.
Data Portability: Request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
Restriction of Processing: Request restriction of the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances.
Objection to Processing: Object to the processing of your personal data for certain purposes.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via our contact page: Contact Us.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page. Please review this privacy policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us via our contact page: Contact Us.