Privacy Policy
Our Privacy Policy outlines how we handle your information when you use our Service, emphasizing your privacy rights and legal protections. We value your trust and take the security of your data seriously.
We collect and use your data to enhance and optimize your experience with our Service. By using our Service, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.
Rest assured, your privacy and personal information are paramount to us at BC9. We uphold strict confidentiality standards and will not disclose your personal information to any third parties unless legally required. This includes situations involving legal proceedings or the protection of our legal rights. Your trust is our priority, and we are committed to safeguarding your privacy every step of the way.
How We Collect and Use Information
Email Addresses
We prioritize the security of your email address and uphold strict privacy standards. We do not trade, rent, or sell email addresses to third parties. However, suppose you voluntarily provide us with your email address through our optional mailing list request forms or when placing online orders. In that case, we can inform you about new products, services, upcoming events, and promotions. You have the option to opt out of these mailings at any time.
Postal Addresses
Your postal address is treated with the utmost confidentiality. We do not trade, rent, or sell postal addresses to other parties. Postal addresses are solely collected for shipping orders and contacting individuals regarding orders or inquiries.
Telephone Numbers
We respect your privacy and do not trade, rent, or sell telephone numbers to anyone. Telephone numbers are exclusively used to contact individuals with questions or information about their orders.
Aggregate Site Statistics
To improve our service and user experience, we collect aggregate statistics about our website visitors, including domain names, sales data, traffic patterns, and related site information. Without personally identifying information, these statistics are utilized for marketing, sales reporting, and website design enhancements.
Security & Encryption
Your security is paramount to us. Every order placed on BC9 is safeguarded by 256-bit encrypted SSL (Secure Socket Layer) technology, ensuring the privacy of your information. We are PCI compliant and adhere to stringent Online Shopping Security Standards, guaranteeing the safety of your data from external threats. Rest assured, your information is secure with us!
Contact Us
Your privacy and security are of utmost importance to us at BC9. If you have any questions regarding our privacy policy, how we handle your personal information, or any related concerns, please contact our dedicated support team at [email protected].
Comments
When visitors leave comments on our site, we collect the data provided in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string. This information is collected to aid in spam detection and ensure the integrity of our commenting system.
Additionally, an anonymized string generated from your email address (a hash) may be shared with the Gravatar service to determine if you have a Gravatar profile associated with that email address. The Gravatar service privacy policy can be found here: Gravatar Privacy Policy. Upon approval of your comment, your profile picture, if available, will be displayed publicly alongside your comment.
Media
When you upload images to our website, we recommend avoiding images that contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). This ensures the privacy and security of our visitors and the data they may inadvertently share. Visitors can download and extract any location data embedded within images on the website.
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site, you can opt-in to save your name, email address, and website in cookies. These cookies are designed for your convenience, eliminating the need to re-enter your details each time you leave a comment. These cookies have a lifespan of one year.
When you visit our login page, a temporary cookie determines whether your browser accepts cookies. This temporary cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
Upon logging in, several cookies are set up to store your login information and screen display preferences. Login cookies remain active for two days, while screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login will persist for two weeks. Logging out of your account removes the login cookies.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on our site may include embedded content, such as videos, images, or articles sourced from other websites. Embedded content behaves as if you were visiting the other website directly.
These external websites may collect your data, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content. This includes tracking your interactions with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website. We advise reviewing the privacy policies of these external websites for further information on their data collection practices.
Retention of Your Data
If you leave a comment on our website, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This allows us to automatically recognize and approve any follow-up comments rather than holding them in a moderation queue.
Your Rights Over Your Data
If you have an account on our site or have left comments, you can request an exported file containing the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided us. You also have the right to request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. However, this does not include any data we must keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.