Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 30, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to https://bdonchen.com (“Website”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our Website or use our services. By accessing or using the Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Contact Form

On our contact page, we collect:

  • Name: To address you personally in our response.
  • Email Address: To reply to your inquiries.

This information is collected only when you voluntarily submit it through the contact form.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Website, we may collect certain information automatically through our plugins or server logs, including:

  • IP Address: For security and analytics purposes.
  • Browser Type and Version: To optimize Website performance.
  • Pages Visited and Time Spent: To improve user experience.
  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: To enhance functionality and protect against spam (see “Cookies” section below).

Plugins and Third-Party Services

We use the following plugins, which may collect or process data as described:

  • Akismet Anti-Spam: Collects information about comments or form submissions (e.g., IP address, user agent) to detect and prevent spam. See Akismet’s Privacy Policy.
  • Jetpack: May collect usage data (e.g., page views, IP address) for analytics and security. See Jetpack’s Privacy Policy.
  • LiteSpeed Cache: Stores temporary data to improve Website speed but does not collect personal information.
  • Loginizer and Loginizer Pro: Logs IP addresses and login attempts to protect against unauthorized access.
  • Elementor, ElementsKit Lite, Royal Elementor Addons: Used for Website design and functionality; they do not typically collect personal data directly.
  • Modula: Used for image galleries; may collect usage data for analytics if configured.
  • Folders: Organizes media files and does not collect personal information.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to your inquiries submitted via the contact form.
  • Improve and optimize the Website’s performance and user experience.
  • Protect the Website from spam, fraud, or unauthorized access.
  • Comply with legal obligations.

Cookies

Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance functionality, analyze usage, and protect against spam. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Cookies Used:

  • Necessary Cookies: Enable core Website functionality (e.g., LiteSpeed Cache for page loading).
  • Analytics Cookies: Track usage patterns (e.g., Jetpack for site statistics).
  • Security Cookies: Prevent spam and unauthorized access (e.g., Akismet, Loginizer).

To opt out of non-essential cookies, adjust your browser settings or use tools provided by third-party services (see their respective privacy policies).

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

  • Service Providers: Plugins like Akismet and Jetpack process data on our behalf to provide spam protection, analytics, or security (see their privacy policies for details).
  • Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

Data Storage and Security

  • Contact Form Data: Stored securely on our server and accessible only to authorized personnel.
  • Plugin Data: Processed by third-party plugins as described in their privacy policies.
  • Security Measures: We use Loginizer, Loginizer Pro, and other tools to protect against unauthorized access, but no system is completely secure. We strive to protect your data but cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data.
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your data.
  • Opt-Out: Opt out of non-essential data processing (e.g., analytics cookies).

To exercise these rights, contact us at [insert your contact email]. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law (e.g., 30 days for GDPR, 45 days for CCPA).

International Data Transfers

Our Website is hosted in [insert hosting location, e.g., the United States]. If you access the Website from outside this location, your data may be transferred internationally. We ensure compliance with applicable data protection laws for such transfers.

Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., plugin provider sites). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. Please review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under 13 (or 16 in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us to request deletion.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: