Privacy Policy for BeforeBot.com
Effective Date: 2026
Website: https://beforebot.com
1. Introduction
BeforeBot.com (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who visit our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) of India.
2. Data We Collect
We may collect the following personal data from you:
| Type of Data | Description |
|---|---|
| Identity Information | Name, email address (when submitting comments or contacting us) |
| Technical Data | IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and device information |
| Usage Data | Information about how you use our website, pages visited, time spent, etc. |
| Media Uploads | If you upload images, they may include embedded location data (EXIF GPS) |
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to enhance user experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device.
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Comment Cookies | Save your name/email for future use | 6 months |
| Login Cookies | Maintain your session | 2 days – 2 weeks |
| Screen Preferences | Save display settings | 6 months |
| Session Cookies | Determine if browser supports cookies | Until browser is closed |
You will be prompted with a cookie consent banner upon first visit. You may opt in or out of non-essential cookies.
6. Comments and Gravatar Integration
When you leave a comment:
- Your IP address and browser user agent string are recorded to prevent spam.
- An anonymized string (hash) from your email address may be sent to Gravatar to display your avatar.
Gravatar privacy policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/
7. Embedded Content from Third Parties
Articles may include embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, GitHub gists). These websites may:
- Collect your data
- Use cookies
- Monitor interactions
- Track usage if you are logged into those platforms
We are not responsible for third-party privacy practices.
8. Data Retention
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Comments | Indefinitely (for continuity and spam filtering) |
| User Accounts (if any) | As long as the account is active or upon deletion request |
| Media Uploads | Until manually deleted |
| Logs and Usage Data | For a limited period unless needed for security audits |
9. Your Rights Under GDPR and DPDP
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct or update inaccurate data
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Request erasure of your data
- Request a copy of your personal data (data portability)
- Object to or restrict certain processing activities
- File a complaint with a Data Protection Authority (EU)
- Raise a grievance with the Grievance Officer (India)
To exercise these rights, email us at: privacy@beforebot.com
10. Data Transfers
We do not sell your data. Any third-party service providers (e.g., spam detection tools) used may process data in jurisdictions outside your own, with appropriate data protection agreements in place.
11. Grievance Redressal Mechanism (DPDP Act – India)
If you are located in India and believe your personal data has been mishandled, you may contact our Grievance Officer:
- Name: [Insert Officer Name]
- Email: grievance@beforebot.com
- Response Time: Within 7 business days
12. Data Security
We implement technical and administrative measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute data security.
13. Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. The revised version will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Please review it regularly.
14. Contact Us
For any privacy concerns, you may contact:
- 📧 @beforebot.com
- 🌐 https://beforebot.com