Who we are
Our website address is: https://oetbeginner.com.
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 anonymised 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.
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 that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave 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 will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your 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. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
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 you just edited. 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 in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Who we share your data with
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognise and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see 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 to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Certainly, if you are using IP addresses for security purposes, such as to protect against spammers, hackers, scraping bots, and to prevent DDoS attacks, this can also be considered a legitimate interest under the GDPR. However, it’s crucial to clearly state this in your privacy policy. Here’s a revised version of the statement to include the use of IP addresses for security purposes:
Privacy Policy Extract: Geolocation, Dynamic Pricing, and Security Measures
Use of Geolocation Data for Dynamic Pricing:
Our website offers products and services at prices dynamically adjusted based on your geographic location. This feature ensures that you are provided with accurate pricing information in your local currency and in accordance with the economic standards of your region.
To enable this functionality, we use geolocation technology that determines your country and region based on your IP address. This process is crucial for the performance of our website, as it allows us to display the correct pricing information tailored to your location.
Use of IP Addresses for Security Purposes:
We also use IP addresses to enhance the security of our website. This includes measures to protect against spammers, hackers, scraping bots, and to prevent DDoS attacks. Collecting IP addresses allows us to identify and mitigate malicious activities that could harm our website and its users.
Data Collection, Use, and Storage:
- Geolocation Data: We collect your IP address solely for the purpose of determining your general geographic location, including your country, region, and language. This information is used to present you with the most accurate and relevant pricing information.
- Security Measures: IP addresses are also used to identify potentially harmful activities and to implement security measures to protect our website and users.
- Data Processing and Storage: The geolocation data and IP addresses are processed in real-time and may be stored in our databases for future reference and ongoing security purposes. We do not use this data for any purpose other than those mentioned above.
- Anonymity and Security: We ensure that the process does not allow us to identify you personally. The data used is limited to general location information and security purposes, and does not include any personally identifiable information. We implement robust security measures to protect the stored data from unauthorized access.
Data Sharing:
We do not share your geolocation data or IP addresses with third parties, except as necessary to comply with legal requirements or to protect the security of our website and users. The data is used exclusively for the purposes mentioned above and is handled in compliance with GDPR.
Legal Basis for Processing:
The processing and storage of general geolocation data for dynamic pricing, and IP addresses for security purposes, is based on the legitimate interest of providing our website visitors with accurate and region-specific pricing information, and to ensure the security and integrity of our website. This processing is necessary for the performance of our website and to protect against malicious activities.
Your Rights and Choices:
You have the right to access, correct, or delete any personal data we hold about you, including geolocation data and IP addresses. Additionally, you have the right to object to or restrict the processing of your data. If you have any concerns or questions about how we handle your data, please contact us at [Your Contact Information].
Visitor Tracking and Data Collection
What We Collect: To enhance user experience and improve our website, we collect data about your visit to our site which includes the IP address, the URLs of the pages you visit, the time of your visit, your browser user agent, and the referring page or site. This data helps us to understand how visitors interact with our website and allows us to categorize visits for analytics and improvement purposes.
Why We Collect It:
- To monitor the performance and usage of our website.
- To identify and protect against security threats such as spam, hacking, and other malicious activities.
- To better tailor content and user experience based on visitor behavior.
How Long We Keep It: We retain this data for a period that is necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined above, after which it is securely deleted. This period may vary based on our needs and regulatory requirements.
How We Protect Your Data: We are committed to ensuring the security of your data. We have implemented industry-standard security measures designed to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.
Your Rights: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you and to ask for your data to be corrected or deleted. Please contact us if you wish to make such a request.
Consent: By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of your data as described in this privacy policy. If we make changes to our tracking methods or data use policy, we will update this section accordingly.
Enhanced Security Measures and VPN Usage
Advanced Security Monitoring: In our efforts to maintain the security and integrity of our services, we employ comprehensive and coordinated global network security measures. These measures are designed to detect and mitigate suspicious activities that may indicate potential security threats such as intrusion attempts, spamming activities, the use of vulnerable URL checkers, or other malicious behaviors.
VPN and Anonymizing Services: As part of our security monitoring, we may detect the use of VPNs or other anonymizing services. Our detection methods focus on behavioral patterns and network analytics, which do not involve attempting to uncover the actual IP addresses behind such services. We respect the privacy and anonymity of our users, and our detection methods are compliant with privacy laws and regulations.
Suspicious Activity Response: If we detect activity that we believe to be suspicious or indicative of potential security threats, we may take actions that include but are not limited to temporary access restrictions, enhanced monitoring, or alerts to our security team. These actions are taken to protect our services and users from potential harm and to ensure the continued operation of our website.
Your Rights and Responsibilities: We understand that some users may use VPNs for privacy, security, or other legitimate reasons. We support the rights of users to protect their privacy online. However, we also have a responsibility to protect our services and our users from security threats. We encourage users to engage with our services responsibly and in compliance with our terms of service.
Data Collection and Use: The data collected during security monitoring is used strictly for the purposes of maintaining the security and integrity of our services. We do not sell, rent, or share this data with third parties for marketing purposes.
Your Privacy: We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in accordance with legal and ethical standards. If you have any questions about our security measures or how we handle your data, please contact us at [Your Contact Information].
note: Our automated security systems provided by global techonolical leaders will auto detect suspicious behavior and will collect various datas.
