1. Who We Are

Our website address is: https://swirify.com. We operate in compliance with applicable privacy and consumer protection laws.

2. Information We Collect

Comments: When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the form, along with the IP address and browser agent to prevent spam. An anonymized string (hash) may be sent to Gravatar for profile checks.

Media: If you upload images, please avoid embedding location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors may extract this data.

Cookies: We use cookies for login, preferences, and improved user experience. These cookies are temporary or expire automatically.

User Accounts: Information stored in profiles can be managed by users anytime, except for usernames. Administrators may also view/edit this data for support purposes.

3. Embedded Content

Articles may include content (e.g., videos, images) from external websites. This content behaves as if you visited the site directly. External websites may collect data, use cookies, or track your interaction. We encourage reviewing their privacy policies.

4. Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell or trade your personal information. Data may be shared only when necessary for security or service, e.g., IP address in password reset emails or anti-spam services.

5. Data Retention

Comments: Stored indefinitely to recognize and auto-approve follow-up comments.

User Accounts: Data is stored until the user deletes it or requests deletion. Order records may be retained to meet tax or legal requirements.

6. Your Rights

You may request:

• A copy of your personal data
• Correction of incorrect/incomplete data
• Deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations)
• Withdrawal of consent for optional uses (e.g., marketing)

Some information may be retained for fraud prevention or legal compliance.

7. Data Security

We use encryption, firewalls, and secure servers to protect your data. However, no online service is 100% secure, so we recommend strong passwords and care with account details.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If such data is identified, it will be deleted immediately.

9. Refund & Returns Policy

This Privacy Policy should be read together with our Refund & Returns Policy, which governs order cancellations, refunds, and product returns.

10. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in laws or business practices. The latest version will always be available here with an updated effective date.