ModBay Privacy Policy

At modbay.org, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we may collect from you and how we use and protect that information. By accessing and using our website, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

If you have additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us.

CCPA Compliance

If you are a resident of California, you have certain rights under the CCPA. These rights include the right to know about the personal information we collect, the right to request deletion of your personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information. To exercise these rights, please contact us at email address.

GDPR Compliance

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or another jurisdiction where the GDPR applies, your personal data is protected under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

We collect and process your personal information only when we have a legal basis to do so. These legal bases may include:

  • Your consent
  • The performance of a contract with you
  • Compliance with legal obligations
  • Our legitimate business interests (where those interests are not overridden by your rights)

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal dаta:

  • The right to access the personal information we hold about you
  • The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • The right to request deletion ("right to be forgotten")
  • The right to restrict the processing of your data
  • The right to object to processing based on our legitimate interests
  • The right to data portability
  • The right to withdraw consent at any time (if processing is based on consent)
  • The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise any of these rights, or if you have questions about how we process your data, please contact us at [email protected] or [email protected].

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at email address so that we can take necessary actions to delete such information.

If you are between the ages of 13 and 18, please obtain permission from your parent or guardian before using our website or providing us with any personal information.

Information Collection and Use

When you interact with modbay.org, we may collect the following types of information:

1. Personal Information:

We collect and process personal data in compliance with the GDPR and other applicable data protection laws. We store only the data necessary to operate the Site, which may include:

  • Login information
  • Password (stored in encrypted form only)
  • Email address
  • IP address of the last login
  • Registration date
  • Published materials and comments
  • IP addresses associated with published comments
  • Date of the last profile edit (but not the full history of changes)
  • Time zone (for accurate date and time display)
  • Profile description (if provided)
  • Links to social media accounts (if provided)
  • Uploaded avatar and cover images

We do not store:

  • The full history of IP addresses
  • The history of login and "Display me as" changes
  • The history of passwords

If you request account deletion, all of your data will be permanently removed unless legal requirements dictate otherwise.

At modbay.org, we understand that usernames chosen by users may contain personal information. We want to emphasize that the responsibility for sharing personal information through usernames lies solely with the user.

When creating a username on our website, please refrain from including any personal information that you do not wish to be publicly available. We recommend using a unique username that does not directly reveal your identity.

It is important to note that any information voluntarily shared through your username or in public areas of our website, such as forums or comment sections, may be accessible to other users and the public. Therefore, we encourage you to exercise caution and not share any personal information that you are not comfortable disclosing.

We cannot be held responsible for the personal information shared by users through their usernames or in public areas of our website. Please be mindful of the information you choose to include in your username and exercise caution when interacting with other users on our site.

2. Automatically Collected Information:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Operating system
  • Device information
  • Website usage data

3. Analytics Information:

  • Data collected through third-party analytics services, such as Google Analytics

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies:

  • Cookies: small data files stored on your device that help improve your browsing experience and analyze website traffic
  • Beacons, tags, and scripts: used to track user interactions with our website and gather information for analytical purposes

Please note that we do not collect sensitive personal information, such as financial information or social security numbers.

The information collected is used for the following purposes:

  • To improve the functionality and usability of our website
  • To analyze trends, track user behavior, and measure the effectiveness of our website through third-party analytics services
  • To personalize content and advertisements

By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of this information as described in this Privacy Policy.

Cookie Consent

We display a cookie banner when you first visit modbay.org to request your consent for the use of non-essential cookies, including those for analytics and advertising purposes. By continuing to use the site, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this Privacy Policy. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

List of cookies used on modbay.org

Cookie Name Purpose Type Retention Period
PHPSESSID Stores the session ID to maintain your login status and temporary data during your visit. Required for essential site functions. Essential Until the end of the session (browser close)
TZ Saves your time zone to display dates and times accurately based on your location.  Functional 6 months
dle_password Stores an encrypted (MD5-hashed) version of your password for the "remember me" functionality. This allows automatic login on your next visit. Functional / Authentication 6 months
dle_user_id Stores your numeric user ID to verify your access to certain site features (e.g., posting content, commenting). Functional / Authentication 6 months

Data Analytics and Advertising

We may use third-party analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to collect information about your usage of our website. These services help us analyze trends, track user behavior, and improve our website. The information collected by these analytics services is anonymous and does not personally identify you.

Additionally, our website may display advertisements from third-party advertising networks. These advertisements may use cookies and similar technologies to personalize the content and measure the effectiveness of the advertisements. The use of cookies by these advertising networks is subject to their own privacy policies and practices.

Information from Third-Party Social Media Services

We allow you to create an account and log in to use the Service through the following Third-party Social Media Services:

  • Google
  • X (Twitter)

If You decide to register through or otherwise grant us access to a Third-Party Social Media Service, We may collect Personal data that is already associated with Your Third-Party Social Media Service's account, such as Your name, Your email address, or Your profile photo.

You may also have the option of sharing additional information with the Company through Your Third-Party Social Media Service's account. If You choose to provide such information and Personal Data, during registration or otherwise, You are giving the Company permission to use, share, and store it in a manner consistent with this Privacy Policy.

Data Protection

At modbay.org, we take the security of your personal information seriously and implement appropriate measures to protect it from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. We use industry-standard security practices and technologies to safeguard your data.

Some of the measures we employ include:

1. Secure Transmission: We use secure encryption protocols (such as HTTPS) to ensure the secure transmission of your personal information between your browser and our website.

2. Access Control: Access to your personal information is restricted to authorized personnel who have a legitimate need to access it for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.

3. Data Minimization: We only collect and retain the personal information that is necessary for the purposes stated in this Privacy Policy. We have strict data retention policies in place to ensure that we retain personal information only for as long as necessary.

4. Regular Security Audits: We conduct regular security audits to identify and address any potential vulnerabilities in our systems to maintain the integrity of your personal information.

While we strive to protect your personal information, it is important to note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data. We encourage you to take precautions and use strong, unique passwords for your accounts and to promptly notify us of any suspected unauthorized access to your account.

Links to External Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites that are not owned or controlled by modbay.org. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these websites before providing any personal information.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or change this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website. Please review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Data Retention

modbay.org will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. We will only retain your personal information for as long as it is necessary to provide you with the requested services or for as long as your account remains active.

If you have subscribed to our newsletter or have provided your consent for us to send you marketing communications, we will retain your information until you unsubscribe from our mailing list or withdraw your consent.

Please note that even if you request the deletion of your personal information, we may need to retain certain information for administrative, legal, or security purposes, such as to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce our agreements.

If you have any concerns about the retention of your personal information, please contact us at email address.

Contact Information

Email: [email protected] or [email protected]