Privacy Policy

Who We Are

Our website address is: https://pirateterminal.com. PirateTerminal (“we,” “us,” “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

IMPORTANT: PirateTerminal’s services are intended exclusively for users located in the United States. While international visitors may access our website, we do not offer services to customers outside the U.S. and cannot guarantee compliance with laws or regulations of jurisdictions other than the United States.

What Personal Data We Collect and Why

When visitors access our site, we collect:

  • The data shown in the comment form.
  • The visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string, which are used for spam detection.

Media

If you upload images to the site, ensure they do not contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can potentially extract location data from uploaded images.

Cookies

We use cookies to improve your experience:

  • Comments: If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last for one year.
  • Login Page: Temporary cookies determine if your browser accepts cookies. These are discarded when you close your browser.
  • User Login: Cookies save login details and display preferences. Login cookies last for two days, and screen preference cookies last for one year. Selecting “Remember Me” extends login persistence to two weeks.
  • Article Editing/Publishing: A cookie saves the post ID of edited articles. This expires after one day.

Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, or articles). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the other website directly. These third-party sites may:

  • Collect data about you.
  • Use cookies.
  • Embed additional tracking.
  • Monitor your interaction with the embedded content.

Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell your personal data. However, data may be shared in limited situations:

  • Service Providers: To provide functionality such as spam detection.
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with U.S. laws, regulations, or legal processes.
  • Password Resets: Your IP address may be included in password reset emails.

How Long We Retain Your Data

  • Comments: Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to facilitate follow-ups.
  • User Accounts: For registered users, we retain personal information for as long as the account remains active. Users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time, except for their username. Website administrators can also access and edit user information.

Your Data Rights

As a U.S.-based customer:

  1. You may request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you.
  2. You may request that we delete any personal data we hold, except data required for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

For non-U.S. visitors:

  • Your use of the site implies acknowledgment that our services are governed by U.S. laws. We are unable to process specific data access or deletion requests outside the scope of these laws.

Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service. Data may also be processed by third-party service providers adhering to industry-standard security measures.

Security

We implement appropriate measures to secure your data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection of your data.

Intended Audience

PirateTerminal’s services and content are designed exclusively for users located in the United States. By accessing our site, you confirm that you:

  1. Reside in the United States.
  2. Understand that our services are not intended for users outside the U.S.

We do not guarantee compliance with privacy or data protection laws of jurisdictions outside the United States. Visitors from other countries access this site at their own discretion and are responsible for compliance with local laws.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page, and significant updates may be communicated via email or prominent notices on the website.

Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:
Email: support@pirateterminal.com