Welcome to HerbApproach.org (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and disclose your information when you visit our website or interact with our services. By using the Site, you agree to the practices outlined in this policy.
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://herbapproach.org.
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
1. Information You Provide Directly
- Comments: When you leave comments on the Site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, your IP address, and browser user agent string to help with spam detection. An anonymized string (hash) created from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After your comment is approved, your profile picture (if available) is visible to the public alongside your comment.
- Media: If you upload images to the Site, avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract location data from images on the Site.
- Account Information: If you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and other details you provide.
- Payment Information: If you make a purchase, we collect payment details such as credit card information, billing address, and shipping address.
2. Information Collected Automatically
- Cookies: If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last for one year. Temporary cookies are set when you visit our login page or log in, and these cookies are discarded when you close your browser. Additional cookies are set when you edit or publish an article, and these expire after 1 day.
- Usage Data: We collect information about your interactions with the Site, such as pages visited, links clicked, and actions taken.
- Device Information: We collect technical data about your device, including IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
3. Information from Third Parties
We may receive information from third-party services, such as social media platforms (if you connect your account) or analytics providers. This information is used to enhance your experience and improve our services.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- To provide, maintain, and improve our services.
- To process transactions and send you related information.
- To communicate with you, including responding to inquiries and sending updates.
- To detect and prevent fraud, spam, or other harmful activities.
- To personalize your experience and deliver relevant content.
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies.
How We Share Your Information
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With Service Providers: We share data with third-party vendors who assist us in operating the Site, processing payments, or delivering services.
- For Legal Reasons: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
- With Your Consent: We may share information if you give us explicit permission.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may share anonymized or aggregated data for analytics or marketing purposes.
Embedded Content
Articles on this Site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, or articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you visited the other website directly. These websites may collect data, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content.
Data Retention
- Comments: Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
- User Accounts: For registered users, we store the personal information provided in their profiles. Users can view, edit, or delete their information at any time (except for usernames). Site administrators can also access and edit this information.
Your Rights Over Your Data
If you have an account on this Site or have left comments, you can:
- Request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you.
- Request that we erase any personal data we hold about you, excluding data we are required to retain for legal, administrative, or security purposes.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [insert email address].
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service. Data may also be processed and stored in locations outside your country of residence, including the United States.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.
For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit:
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:
Email: vvastcore10@gmail.com