PRIVACY POLICY

 

Privacy Policy – Your Data, Your Trust

“At ScoopBloom, we prioritize your privacy. We collect minimal data for security and user experience, never selling your information. Learn how we handle cookies, comments, and data protection to keep your browsing safe and secure.”

Our website (ScoopBloom.com) is secured with a Google SSL certificate, ensuring a safe browsing experience. We respect your personal information and never sell your data to third parties—your trust is our top priority.

What Information We Collect & Why

1. Comments & User Interactions

When you leave a comment, we collect the data you provide in the form, along with your IP address and browser details to help prevent spam. If you use Gravatar, an anonymized version of your email (a hash) may be shared with their service to display your profile picture. Learn more about Gravatar’s privacy policy.

2. Media Uploads

If you upload images to our site, avoid including location data (EXIF GPS)—anyone can download and extract this information from online images.

3. Cookies & Your Preferences

We use cookies to enhance your experience:

  • If you leave a comment, you can save your name and email in cookies for future convenience (valid for one year).
  • If you log in, temporary cookies check if your browser accepts them (deleted when you close your browser).
  • Login details and display preferences are stored in cookies for up to two weeks if you select “Remember Me.”
  • If you edit or publish content, a cookie is stored with your post ID (expires after one day).

You can clear or disable cookies in your browser settings anytime.

4. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Our articles may include videos, images, or links from other sources. These sites may collect data, use cookies, or track interactions—just as if you visited them directly. Be sure to check their privacy policies for details.

Who We Share Your Data With

We don’t sell or misuse your data. However:

  • If you request a password reset, your IP address is included in the reset email for security purposes.
  • Visitor comments may be processed through automated spam detection services to keep our community safe.

How Long We Keep Your Data

  • Comments: If you leave a comment, it stays indefinitely, so we can recognize follow-ups automatically instead of holding them for moderation.
  • Registered Users: If you create an account, you can view, edit, or delete your personal information anytime (except your username). Admins can also manage user profiles.

Your Rights Over Your Data

If you’ve interacted with our site (comments, account, etc.), you can request an exported file of your data or ask us to delete it. However, we must retain some data for security, legal, or administrative reasons.

Where Your Data Goes

  • Comments may be checked by anti-spam software to ensure a clean and respectful community.
  • Third-party services may process data if embedded content (videos, social media posts, etc.) is used.

Your Privacy, Your Choice

We’re committed to keeping your data safe, private, and in your control. If you have any questions or want to manage your personal information, reach out to us anytime!