Privacy Policy for TheBTExpress.com
Effective Date: 03/01/2025
Who We Are
Our website address is https://thebtexpress.com.
At TheBTExpress, your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy outlines the type of information we collect, how it’s used, and the rights you have regarding your data when using our site and services.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.
An anonymized string (hash) generated from your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service to check if you’re using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at: https://automattic.com/privacy/. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture is visible to the public alongside your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the site can download and extract location data from images.
Cookies
If you leave a comment or submit a form, you may choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies for convenience, so you don’t need to re-enter them next time. These cookies last one year.
When visiting our login page, we set a temporary cookie to check if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded upon closing your browser.
When you log in, we’ll set up cookies to save your login details and screen preferences. Login cookies last for two days; screen options cookies for a year. If you choose “Remember Me,” your login will persist for two weeks. Logging out removes login cookies.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie (no personal data) is saved in your browser to indicate the post ID. It expires after one day.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, or articles). Embedded content behaves the same as if you visited the originating website. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with their content, especially if you’re logged in to their service.
Who We Share Your Data With
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email for verification and security purposes.
How Long We Retain Your Data
If you leave a comment, the comment and metadata are retained indefinitely to automatically recognize and approve follow-ups without moderation.
If you register on our site, we store the personal data you provide in your user profile. You can view, edit, or delete your data anytime (except your username). Site administrators can also view and edit this information.
What Rights You Have Over Your Data
If you have an account or have left comments, you may request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you. You can also request the deletion of your data, excluding data we’re required to retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
SMS & Text Message Marketing
By entering your phone number on our website, you agree to receive marketing and promotional text messages from TheBTExpress at the number provided. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency may vary.
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By opting in, you also agree to this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Service.
Contact
For any questions regarding your data or this privacy policy, please contact us at:
📧 info@thebtexpress.com