Effective Date: November 25, 2025
At bedbugsbites.net, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and the rights you have regarding your information.
1. Information We Collect
- Comments: When you leave a comment, we collect the data you provide in the comment form, along with your IP address and browser details to help detect spam.
- Media Uploads: If you upload images, please avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may be able to download and extract location data from images on the site.
- Cookies:
- Saving your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience when commenting again (lasts one year).
- Login cookies (two days) and screen option cookies (one year).
- “Remember Me” option keeps you logged in for two weeks.
- Publishing or editing an article may create a temporary cookie (expires in one day).
- Embedded Content: Articles may include embedded content (videos, images, etc.) from other websites. These sites may collect data, use cookies, and track your interaction.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To display comments and profile pictures (via Gravatar, subject to Gravatar’s Privacy Policy).
- To maintain site functionality, including login sessions and personalization.
- To detect and prevent spam or abuse.
3. Data Sharing
- If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
- Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.
4. Data Retention
- Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to recognize and approve follow‑up comments automatically.
- Registered users (if any) can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except usernames).
- Administrators can also view and edit user information.
5. Your Rights
You may request:
- An exported file of the personal data we hold about you.
- Erasure of your personal data, except where retention is required for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
6. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us via the Contact page.
