Effective Date: March 23, 2025

Who We Are

Genieclouds.com (“Genieclouds,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website at http://genieclouds.com. We provide [e.g., “cloud storage, computing resources, and related services”] designed to enhance your productivity and convenience. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share your personal data when you use our website and services (collectively, the “Services”).

What Personal Data We Collect and Why We Collect It

Comments

When you leave comments on our site, we collect the data entered in the comments form, including your name, email address, and comment content. We also capture your IP address and browser user agent string to assist with spam detection.

  • Purpose: To facilitate interaction, moderate comments, and prevent spam.
  • Gravatar: An anonymized string (hash) from your email may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you use it. If so, your Gravatar profile picture will appear publicly with your comment after approval. See their privacy policy at https://automattic.com/privacy/.
Media

If you upload images to Genieclouds.com, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract such data from images on the site.

  • Purpose: To enable content sharing while encouraging privacy awareness.
Contact Forms

When you submit a contact form, we collect the information you provide (e.g., name, email, message).

  • Purpose: To respond to your inquiries or support requests.
Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience:

  • Commenting: If you comment and opt-in, we save your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience, lasting one year.
  • Login: A temporary cookie checks browser compatibility (deleted on closure). Login cookies (two days) and screen option cookies (one year) save your preferences. “Remember Me” extends login cookies to two weeks. Logging out removes them.
  • Editing: Editing or publishing content adds a cookie with the post ID (no personal data), expiring in one day.
  • Purpose: To improve usability and personalize your experience.
Embedded Content from Other Websites

Our site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images) from third-party sites. These behave as if you visited those sites directly, potentially collecting data, using cookies, or tracking interactions (especially if you’re logged into those sites).

  • Purpose: To enrich content; we don’t control third-party data practices.
Analytics

We use analytics tools to collect aggregated data (e.g., page views, session duration) to understand usage trends. This may include anonymized IP addresses or device information.

  • Purpose: To improve our Services and user experience.

Who We Share Your Data With

We may share your data with:

  • Service Providers: Third parties (e.g., hosting, spam detection, analytics) assisting us, bound by confidentiality agreements.
  • Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
    We do not sell your personal data.

How Long We Retain Your Data

  • Comments: Retained indefinitely with metadata for automatic moderation of follow-ups.
  • Registered Users: Profile data is stored as long as your account exists, editable by you (except username).
  • Contact Forms: Retained for [e.g., “six months”] unless ongoing support requires longer.
  • Analytics: Aggregated data kept for [e.g., “two years”].
    Data retained for legal, administrative, or security purposes complies with applicable laws.

What Rights You Have Over Your Data

If you have an account or have left comments, you can:

  • Request an exported file of your personal data we hold.
  • Request deletion of your data, except what we must retain for legal or security reasons.
    Contact [e.g., [email protected]] to exercise these rights.

Where We Send Your Data

  • Spam Detection: Comments may be processed by automated services.
  • Hosting: Data is stored on secure servers in [e.g., “the United States”].
    We ensure third-party recipients meet privacy standards.

Your Contact Information

We collect contact details (e.g., email) only as provided via forms, comments, or account registration, used solely for communication or service delivery.

Additional Information

How We Protect Your Data

We implement:

  • Encryption (e.g., SSL/TLS) for data in transit.
  • Secure storage with access controls.
  • Regular security updates and audits.
  • Purpose: To safeguard your data from unauthorized access or loss.
What Data Breach Procedures We Have in Place

In case of a breach:

  • We assess and contain the issue promptly.
  • Notify affected users and regulators within [e.g., “72 hours”] if required by law (e.g., GDPR).
  • Take steps to mitigate harm and prevent recurrence.
What Third Parties We Receive Data From

We may receive data from:

  • Analytics providers (e.g., anonymized usage stats).
  • Third-party logins (e.g., OAuth providers), if offered, with your consent.
What Automated Decision-Making and/or Profiling We Do

We do not engage in automated decision-making or profiling that significantly affects you. Analytics are used only for service improvement.

Industry Regulatory Disclosure Requirements

If applicable (e.g., for regulated sectors like finance or health), we comply with relevant standards and will disclose such obligations here. Currently, no specific industry regulations apply beyond general data protection laws.

Contact Us

For questions or to exercise your rights:

Thank you for trusting Genieclouds.com with your data. We’re committed to protecting your privacy!