PRIVACY POLICY

At theskincareseeker, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website, interact with our services, or communicate with us.

Who We Are

Our website address is: https://theskincareseeker.com. If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact us at theskincareseeker@gmail.com.

What Personal Data We Collect and Why We Collect It

1. Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect:

Data entered in the comments form (e.g., name, email, and the comment).
Visitor IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.

An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you’re using it. After approval of your comment, your Gravatar profile picture may appear alongside your comment. Learn more about Gravatar’s privacy policy here: https://automattic.com/privacy/.

2. Media

If you upload images to the website, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the site can download and extract location data from images.

3. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. Examples include:

Comments: If you leave a comment, you can opt to save your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last for one year.
Login Page: A temporary cookie is set to check if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
Logged-In Users: Login cookies last for two days, while screen options cookies last for a year. Selecting “Remember Me” extends login cookies for two weeks.

4. Embedded Content

Articles on this website may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, or links to other websites). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the external site directly. These websites may collect your data, use cookies, or track your interaction.

How We Use Your Data

We collect and use your personal data to:

Provide and improve our services.
Personalize your experience.
Respond to inquiries and provide customer support.
Send promotional emails (only if you’ve opted in).

Email Policy

We only collect your email address when you:

Register on our site.
Subscribe to our newsletter.
Submit inquiries through our contact forms.

Your email is used solely for the intended purpose, such as:

Sending updates related to your account or orders.
Providing promotional content, with your explicit consent.

We do not sell, share, or rent your email address to third parties. You may unsubscribe from promotional emails anytime by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in the email or contacting us at theskincareseeker@gmail.com.

Who We Share Your Data With

Your data is never sold. However, it may be shared in limited cases:

Spam Detection: Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Password Resets: If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

How Long We Retain Your Data

Comments: Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to approve follow-up comments automatically.
User Accounts: For registered users, we store the personal information provided in their profile. Users can view, edit, or delete their information anytime (except for usernames).

Your Rights Over Your Data

If you have an account or have left comments on our site, you can request:

An exported file of the personal data we hold about you.
Deletion of any personal data we hold, excluding data retained for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

How We Protect Your Data

We use industry-standard measures to protect your personal information, including secure servers and encryption protocols. However, no online platform is 100% secure, so we encourage you to protect your login information.

Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services. Additionally, data may be processed by third-party providers for secure storage or functionality improvements.

Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices. The updated version will be posted on this page. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

For any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at theskincareseeker@gmail.com.