Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how CBeautie (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website:
http://cbeautie.com

By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

Our website address is:
http://cbeautie.com

2. Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect:

  • Data shown in the comments form
  • IP address
  • Browser user agent string (for spam detection)

An anonymized string (hash) created from your email may be shared with the Gravatar service to check if you use it.
Their privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/

After approval, your profile picture may be publicly visible alongside your comment.

3. Media

If you upload images to the website:

  • Avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS)
  • Visitors may download and extract location data from images

We are not responsible for any location data shared through uploaded media.

4. Cookies

We use cookies to improve your experience:

  • Comments Cookies:
    Save your name, email, and website for convenience (lasts 1 year)
  • Login Cookies:
    Temporary cookie to check browser compatibility
    Login cookies last 2 days (or 2 weeks if “Remember Me” is selected)
  • Editor Cookies:
    Store post ID when editing content (expires after 1 day)

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not function properly.

5. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles may include embedded content (videos, images, etc.).

These third-party websites may:

  • Collect your data
  • Use cookies
  • Track your interaction

We are not responsible for third-party data practices.

6. Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell your personal data.

However, we may share limited data:

  • With spam detection services
  • During password reset requests (includes IP address)
  • When required by law or legal process

7. Data Retention

  • Comments and metadata are stored indefinitely
  • Registered users’ profile data is stored until deleted

You may request deletion at any time (see Section 8).

8. Your Data Rights (U.S. & Florida Residents)

You have the right to:

  • Request a copy of your personal data
  • Request correction or deletion of your data
  • Withdraw consent where applicable

We may retain certain data when required for:

  • Legal obligations
  • Security purposes
  • Fraud prevention

9. Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be processed through automated spam detection services.

Some data may be processed outside the United States, subject to appropriate safeguards.

10. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect your data.

However, no online transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

  • We are not responsible for unauthorized access beyond our control
  • We disclaim liability for damages resulting from data breaches, except where required by law

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time.
Changes take effect immediately upon posting on this page.

14. Contact Us

For any privacy-related requests:
📧 clairlinezetrenne@gmail.com