Privacy Policy

Who We Are

Our website address is: https://marblegraniteslabs.com.

What Personal Data We Collect and Why

1. Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect:

  • The data provided in the comments form
  • Visitor’s IP address
  • Browser user agent string (to detect spam)

An anonymized hash from your email may be shared with Gravatar to check if you are using it. The Gravatar privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture becomes visible.

2. Media

If you upload images, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as other visitors can extract it.

3. Cookies

Our site uses cookies to improve user experience.

Types of Cookies We Use

Cookie Type Purpose Duration
Comment Cookies Saves your name, email, and website for future comments 1 year
Login Cookies Saves login credentials and screen preferences 2 days – 1 year
Session Cookies Ensures smooth site functionality during visits Expires when you close your browser
Security Cookies Protects against fraud and unauthorized access Varies

You can adjust cookie settings in your browser or decline cookies, though this may impact site functionality.

4. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles on our site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). These third-party websites may collect data, use cookies, and track interactions.

Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell or rent personal data. However, we may share data with:

  • Spam detection services to prevent abuse.
  • Third-party analytics providers (Google Analytics, etc.) to improve site performance.
  • Legal authorities if required by law or to protect against fraud.

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

How Long We Retain Your Data

  • Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely for automatic approval.
  • Registered users can edit or delete their profile information at any time.
  • Non-essential data is deleted periodically to comply with data protection policies.

Your Rights Under GDPR & CCPA

For EU Visitors (GDPR Compliance)

If you are an EU resident, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
Right to Access – Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification – Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”) – Request deletion of your personal data.
Right to Restrict Processing – Limit how we use your data.
Right to Data Portability – Request your data in a machine-readable format.
Right to Object – Opt out of data processing for marketing purposes.
Right to Withdraw Consent – If processing is based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time.

To exercise these rights, contact us at: [email protected]

For California Visitors (CCPA Compliance)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
Right to Know – Request details on what personal data we collect and how we use it.
Right to Delete – Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal exemptions.
Right to Opt-Out of Sale – We do not sell your personal data, but you can opt out of third-party data sharing.
Right to Non-Discrimination – You will not be penalized for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise these rights, contact us at: 818-561-9145

How to Request Data Access or Deletion

To request a copy of your data or request deletion, please email us at [email protected] with the subject line: “Data Access Request” or “Data Deletion Request”.

Security Measures

We implement security measures such as encryption, firewalls, and secure hosting to protect your data. However, no online transmission is 100% secure.

Where Your Data is Sent

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically. The latest version will always be available at https://marblegraniteslabs.com/privacy-policy.

For any questions, contact us at: 818-561-9145