Privacy Policy
Our website address is www.discoverybit.com. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your Personally Identifiable Information (PII) when using our website. PII refers to information that can identify an individual either on its own or when combined with other data.
Discoverybit is committed to safeguarding user privacy and ensuring transparency in data handling.
Information Collection
Users may be required to provide name, email address, gender, locality, age, or other details when registering or engaging with the website. When leaving comments, we collect the comment data, visitor’s IP address, and browser user agent string for spam detection.
Use of Collected Information
Collected information may be used for:
- Personalizing user experience and providing relevant content
- Administering contests, promotions, surveys, or other website features
Data Protection Measures
Personal data is stored behind secured networks and accessible only to authorized personnel. Security measures include SSL encryption and regular malware scanning to protect user data.
Data Retention
- Comments and metadata are stored indefinitely to ensure seamless follow-up interactions.
- Registered users can edit or delete their personal information anytime, except their username.
- Website administrators have access to edit user profiles when necessary.
User Rights Over Data
Users with an account or comments may request:
- An exported file of personal data stored.
- Deletion of personal data, except for information required for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Accounts with activity or blog posts cannot be deleted, but users may edit private information. Contact the admin for assistance.
Cookies Policy
Discoverybit does not use cookies for tracking. Users can modify their browser settings to control cookies, though disabling them may affect website features.
Third-Party Disclosure & Links
Discoverybit does not sell, trade, or transfer user data to third parties unless required by law. External sites linked within the platform operate under their own privacy policies, and Discoverybit assumes no liability for their practices.
Media & Embedded Content
Users should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors can extract this information. Articles may contain embedded content that interacts with users as if they visited the external site.
Advertising & Compliance
Discoverybit follows Google’s Advertising Principles to ensure a positive user experience.
Discoverybit complies with California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA) by:
- Allowing users to visit the site anonymously
- Displaying a conspicuous Privacy Policy link
- Notifying users of policy updates
Discoverybit does not market to children under 13 years old, in compliance with COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act).
Data Breach Response
In case of a data breach, affected users will be notified via:
- Email within one business day
- On-site notification within one business day
Email Communications & CAN-SPAM Compliance
Discoverybit adheres to the CAN-SPAM Act by ensuring:
- Clear identification of promotional emails
- No misleading subjects or addresses
- Opt-out options in email communications
Users can unsubscribe from emails by contacting [email protected] or using the opt-out link provided.
Profile Privacy & Visibility
Users can manage their profile privacy via:
- Profile → Settings → Profile Visibility
- Adjusting visibility settings during registration
Contact Information
For privacy-related inquiries, visit the Contact Us page.
