Remaining In Audit
What is bugherd? It’s injected via the functions.php file and appears on all pages. Can this be removed? If not, we need to:
- Write it into the cookie section stating that it exists
- Write a description of what it does
- Hook into the Cookie Consent plugin to disable it upon choosing
Missing Information
- Contact information at the very bottom of the privacy policy.
- Deletion request form link at the very bottom of the privacy policy.
Launch Requirements
- We need a GPD staff member with access to the Google Analytics account to authenticate via the GDPR Plugin.
- After Google Analytics is authenticated, we need to write a JavaScript function to access a client ID and write it in to the hidden data deletion form field.
Who we are
Our website address is: https://gpdgroup.com
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Forms
If you fill out and complete a form on our website, we will collect:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, or any details you provide.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and device information (depending on your form settings).
- Uploaded Files: If applicable, any documents or media you submit.
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.
We collect information about visitors who comment on Sites that use our Akismet Anti-spam service. The information we collect depends on how the User sets up Akismet for the Site, but typically includes the commenter’s IP address, user agent, referrer, and Site URL (along with other information directly provided by the commenter such as their name, username, email address, and the comment itself).
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and improve user experience. Google Analytics collects data such as your IP address (anonymized where required), browser type, and interactions with our site. This data is used solely for analytical purposes. Google Analytics may set cookies on your browser to track your behavior across websites. You can opt-out by using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On. For more details, see Google’s Privacy Policy.
Gravity Forms, the plugin used for all forms on the site, may use cookies for functionality, such as retaining form data if submission fails. You can manage cookies through your browser settings.
Our website uses Google reCAPTCHA to protect against spam and abuse. This service helps distinguish between human users and bots by analyzing user interactions.
By using reCAPTCHA, you acknowledge that your interaction with the service is subject to Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. reCAPTCHA may collect information such as IP address, mouse movements, and browsing behavior to improve security. Google may also set cookies and use this data for fraud prevention and system integrity.
For more details, please review Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
You may also use our cookie-acceptance tool to reject all cookies used on the site. This appears on every page until you select “Accept Cookies” or “Reject Cookies.”
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Who we share your data with
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. Your data may be shared with third-party services (e.g., email providers, CRM systems, payment processors) only when necessary and in compliance with privacy laws.
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users who register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
Form submissions are stored securely within our website’s database and/or emailed to designated recipients. We take necessary precautions to protect your data from unauthorized access, including encryption, security plugins, and limited data retention policies. Data may be backed up and stored securely on our hosting provider’s servers. All form data is stored indefinitely until a request for removal has been completed.
How We Use Your Data
We use your data in a multitude of ways. These include, but are not limited to:
- Process inquiries, support requests, or service applications.
- Improve user experience and website functionality.
- Respond to your messages or requests.
- Comply with legal obligations.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
How to Contact Us
If you have any privacy concerns or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
Removal Requests
You may request a removal of your data by completing the form located at:
