Privacy Policy

BenLotus Community Privacy Policy

We at BenLotus Community are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our forums and in all your interactions with us. This Privacy Policy has been updated to comply with major data protection regulations like the European GDPR and California's CPRA, and it reflects our dedication to protecting your personal and non-personal data.

Scope

This policy applies to all websites, forums, and services under the BenLotus Community umbrella.

Children’s Privacy

BenLotus Community is committed to protecting the privacy of young users. We do not collect data from children under the age of 16. Parents are encouraged to engage in their children's online activities.

Data Collection and Use

Non-Personal and Personal Data: We collect both types of data to enhance user experience, with a detailed emphasis on service improvement and customization.

Facebook Information: When you utilize your Facebook account to register with us, we collect information necessary for account creation and registration. Rest assured, this data is handled with the utmost respect for your privacy and is only used for registration purposes.

Cookies and Other Technologies: We use these to improve your experience on our platforms, tailoring content to your preferences.

Consent and Information Usage Under GDPR and Other Regulations

For members within the EEA, UK, or California, explicit consent will be obtained for data processing activities, in line with GDPR, CPRA, and other applicable laws. Members have the right to withdraw consent at any time.

Your Rights

Data Protection Rights (GDPR): You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data.
California Privacy Rights (CPRA): If you prefer that we do not collect or share your personal information as outlined, you may opt-out at any time by contacting us.

Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent personal data. Instances where data might be shared include compliance with legal obligations or protection of our rights.

Your Rights and Control over Your Information

At BenLotus Community, we believe in empowering our users with control over their personal information. In addition to the rights outlined under GDPR for European users and CPRA for users in California, all our members have specific rights regarding their Personally Identifiable Information (PII).

Right to Deletion:

You have the right to request the deletion of your PII from our records at any time. To exercise this right, please contact us directly through the provided contact information. Upon receiving a deletion request, we will take the necessary steps to remove your PII from our records.
It is important to note that while your PII will be deleted, any content or posts you have contributed to the BenLotus Community forums will not be removed. Instead, this content will be anonymized and attributed to a guest user. This approach allows the community to continue benefiting from the shared knowledge and discussions without retaining any information that could be used to identify you personally.

This policy ensures that your contribution to the community's knowledge base remains intact while also honoring your privacy and data rights. We understand the importance of balancing these interests and are committed to handling your data with care and respect.

Exercise Your Rights

To request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data, or to exercise any other data rights under this privacy policy, please contact us at [provide contact details]. We are dedicated to providing you with the support needed to manage your data preferences effectively.

Continuing Commitment to Your Privacy

BenLotus Community is committed to upholding the highest standards of privacy and data protection. We continuously review our policies and practices to ensure they meet current regulations and reflect our community's values. Your trust and safety are paramount to us, and we welcome any questions or concerns regarding your data and how it is managed.

Security and Accuracy

We aim to protect your information and ensure it remains accurate. Members are encouraged to verify and update their information as needed.

Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy. Updates will be communicated through our channels and reflected in the document's revision date.

Contact Us

Should you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding our Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected]. At BenLotus Community, we are committed to ensuring a safe, transparent, and respectful environment for all our users.

Third Parties

Google Analytics

Google Analytics is a web analysis service provided by Google Inc. (“Google”). Google utilizes the Data collected to track and examine the use of this website, to prepare reports on its activities and share them with other Google services.

Spam Defense

The IPS Spam Defense Service passes the email address and IP address of the registering member to the service to determine the likelihood a registering account is a spam source.

reCAPTCHA V2

This site uses a CAPTCHA to ensure humans are performing certain actions. The CAPTCHA provider may set a session cookie and get information about your internet browser and device accessing this website.