Privacy Policy – btranks.com
Last updated: 27 August 2025
Welcome to btranks.com (“Site”, “we”, “our”, “us”). We respect your privacy. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your choices.
In short: We do not sell personal data. We collect only what’s needed to run the Site (server logs, functional cookies), optional analytics (if enabled), and details you send via contact forms.
1) Data We Collect
- Usage data & server logs: IP address, browser type, pages visited, timestamps, referrers.
- Contact forms: name, email address, message content.
- Cookies: functional/security cookies (e.g., preferences, anti-abuse).
- Analytics (optional): aggregate/pseudonymous traffic analytics (e.g., Google Analytics) if enabled.
2) Legal Bases
- Legitimate interests (operate, secure, improve the Site)
- Consent (for forms and non-essential cookies)
- Legal obligation (when required by law)
3) How We Use Data
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Site
- Respond to contact form messages
- Aggregate analytics on content performance
- Security and abuse prevention
4) Sharing of Data
We do not sell personal data. Limited data may be shared with service providers (hosting, security/WAF, analytics) or authorities where required by law.
5) Data Retention
Logs are retained for a limited period (about 30–180 days) unless needed longer for security. Contact form data is kept as needed to handle your inquiry, then archived or deleted.
6) Security
We apply reasonable technical and organizational measures; however, no system is 100% secure.
7) Your Rights
You may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your data. Contact us to exercise these rights.
8) Cookies & Preferences
You can refuse or delete cookies in your browser settings. Some features may not work properly without certain cookies.
9) Third-Party Content & Links
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites we link to.
10) Children
The Site is not intended for children under 13 (or local minimum age).
11) International Transfers
Data may be processed in other countries where our servers or providers are located. We take reasonable steps to protect it.
12) Changes
We may update this policy; see the “Last updated” date above.