Who we are
Our website address is: http://thebottanybay.net
What personal data we collect and why we collect it
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Contact forms
We may collect personal information submitted via contact forms, including your name, email address, and message content. This information is used solely to respond to inquiries and is not shared with third parties.
Newsletter (MailPoet)
If you opt in to our newsletter via the subscription form powered by MailPoet, we collect your name and email address. This information is used only to send you periodic emails regarding news, offers, or updates from The Botany Bay. You may unsubscribe at any time via the link in the footer of any email.
MailPoet’s privacy policy can be found here: MailPoet Privacy Policy.
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site, you may opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so you don’t have to fill in your details again when leaving another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we set up cookies to save your login information and screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. Logging out will remove the login cookies.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article. It expires after 1 day.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves the same way as if the visitor has visited the other website directly.
These sites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content.
Analytics
We may use website analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors engage with our website. These tools may use cookies to collect anonymous usage data including IP address, browser type, and page interactions. This helps us improve the user experience. You can opt out via your browser settings or by using tools such as the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
Who we share your data with
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. Data may be shared with service providers such as MailPoet and analytics providers solely for functionality and performance monitoring.
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This helps us recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically.
For registered users (if any), we store personal information in their user profile. Users can view, edit, or delete their information at any time (except their username). Admins can also view and edit that information.
What rights you have 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. You can also request deletion of your data, excluding data we’re required to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where we send your data
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Your contact information
If you have any questions about this privacy policy, data use, or your rights, you may contact us at:
Email: info@thebotanybay.net
Mailing Address: The Botany Bay, 1757 Alexandria Drive, Lexington, KY 40504
Additional information
How we protect your data
We use SSL encryption, security plugins, and access controls to protect your data. Administrative access is restricted and monitored.
What data breach procedures we have in place
In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users within 72 hours and take immediate steps to secure the site and investigate the issue.
What third parties we receive data from
We do not receive personal data from third-party sources except via plugins such as MailPoet or embedded services.
What automated decision making and/or profiling we do with user data
We do not use automated decision-making or profiling with any user data.
Industry regulatory disclosure requirements
As an online retailer, we comply with U.S. consumer protection and e-commerce data handling laws, including the CAN-SPAM Act for email communications.