Privacy Policy

About Us

Welcome to PickBestsDeals! Our official website is https://PickBestsDeals.com. We are committed to maintaining transparency and protecting your privacy. This document explains how we collect, use, and manage your data.

Comments

When visitors leave comments, we collect the information provided, along with their IP address and browser details, to help prevent spam. Additionally, we may use an anonymized version of your email address to verify if you use Gravatar. Upon approval, your profile picture (if available) will appear alongside your comment.

Media

We recommend not uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) to protect your privacy, as this information can be extracted by others.

Cookies

Comment Cookies

If you choose to save your name, email, and website in cookies when leaving a comment, it will save time on future visits. These cookies are stored for one year.

Login Cookies

Temporary cookies are used to check browser compatibility and are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies save your login details and display preferences, lasting up to one year. Selecting “Remember Me” extends your login for two additional weeks.

Editing Cookies

Cookies are also used when editing articles, storing the post ID of the article being edited. These cookies expire after one day.

Embedded Content

Articles on our site may feature embedded content, such as videos or posts from other websites. Interacting with this content is equivalent to visiting the external site, which may collect your data, use cookies, or track interactions through third-party tools.

Data Sharing

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

Data Retention

  • Comments: Comments and their metadata are stored indefinitely to streamline future approvals.
  • Registered Users: Personal profile data is retained indefinitely. Users can view, edit, or delete their data anytime, except for their username. Administrators have the ability to access and modify user data.

Your Data Rights

If you have an account or have left comments, you can request an exported file of the personal data we hold. You may also request the deletion of your data, except when it is required for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Data Transfers

To ensure site security and integrity, visitor comments are processed through an automated spam detection service.