1. Introduction

QBZon (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the QBZon.com website (the “Service”).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our Service.

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Comments

When visitors leave comments on the Service, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect and prevent spam.

An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at: https://automattic.com/privacy/

2.2 Media

If you upload images to the Service, avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract any location data from images on the website.

2.3 Contact Forms

When you contact us through forms, we may collect:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Postal address

2.4 Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate and improve the Service:

  • Comment cookies: Last for one year if you opt-in
  • Login cookies: Last for two days (or two weeks if “Remember Me” is selected)
  • Screen options: Last for one year
  • Article editing: Expire after one day

2.5 Embedded Content

Our pages may include embedded content from other websites (videos, images, articles, etc.). These third parties may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with embedded content.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for purposes including:

  • To provide, operate, and maintain the Service
  • To improve, personalize, and expand the Service
  • To communicate with you and provide customer support
  • To monitor and protect the security and integrity of the Service
  • To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
We will not use or share your information with anyone except as described in this Privacy Policy.

4. How Long We Retain Your Data

  • Comments: Retained indefinitely so we can recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically
  • User profiles: Users can edit or delete their personal information at any time (except username). Administrators can also manage this data
  • Password resets: Your IP address is included in reset emails

5. Your Rights Over Your Data

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate data
  • Deletion: Request that we erase your personal data
  • Restriction: Request limited processing of your data
  • Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in the “Contact Us” section below.

6. Links to Other Websites

The Service may contain links to third-party websites not operated by us. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policy of every website you visit.

We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites.

7. Children’s Privacy

The Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 18 (“Children”), and we do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 18.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

8. Changes To This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.

Your continued use of the Service after posting changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Contact Us