Who We Are – Privacy and Data Management at The Billion Company:
Welcome to The Billion Company’s digital space, where we prioritize transparency and data security. Our commitment to safeguarding your privacy is reflected in the following aspects of our website:
Website Address:
- Our official website address is http://billioncompany.co.za, where you can explore more about our services, values, and commitment to excellence.
Comments:
- When you leave comments on our site, we collect data provided in the comments form, along with your IP address and browser user agent string for spam detection. An anonymized string derived from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. Your profile picture, once approved, becomes visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media:
- If you upload images to our website, please avoid embedding location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Cookies:
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When you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These cookies last for one year, providing convenience by avoiding the need to fill in your details repeatedly. Temporary cookies are set on the login page to determine your browser’s acceptance of cookies.
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When you log in, cookies are used to save your login information and screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, while screen options cookies last for a year. Selecting “Remember Me” allows your login to persist for two weeks. An additional cookie, containing no personal data, is saved after editing or publishing an article, expiring after 1 day.
Embedded Content:
- Articles on our site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images) behaving similarly to if the visitor has visited the source website. These embedded elements may collect data, use cookies, and monitor interactions, subject to the privacy policies of the respective websites.
Data Sharing:
- If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
Data Retention:
- Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely. User profiles of registered users store personal information, editable or deletable by users. Website administrators can also view and edit this information.
Your Data Rights:
- If you have an account or have left comments, you can request an exported file of your personal data or request erasure. Certain data may be retained for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Data Security Measures:
- Visitor comments undergo automated spam detection for enhanced security.
Your trust is paramount to us at The Billion Company, and we are dedicated to ensuring a secure and transparent online experience for all our visitors.