Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 27 May 2025

1. Who We Are

This website is operated by PeachWorx Limited, a company registered in Cyprus.
Address: Kiti Avenue, Larnaca, Cyprus, 7550
Website: https://askhorace.com
Email for privacy inquiries: sales@askhorace.com

2. General Terms

By accessing or using our website, you agree to this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

3. What Personal Data We Collect and Why

We collect and process personal data when you:

• Leave a comment
• Contact us
• Register or create an account
• Upload media
• Browse the site

Data we may collect includes:

• Name, email address, and website (when commenting)
• IP address and browser user-agent string (for spam detection)
• Profile photo via Gravatar (if applicable)
• Login credentials (if you register)
• Media files (you upload)

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to:

• Save your preferences
• Manage login sessions
• Improve site functionality

Additionally, we use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymized data such as pages visited, time on site, and device type. This information helps us improve our website and services. IP addresses are anonymized before processing.

For visitors from the EU or UK, we require consent before placing Google Analytics cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences via the cookie banner or opt out through your browser settings.

5. Media Uploads

If you upload images, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors may download and extract such data. You confirm you have the rights or license to any image you upload and are responsible for ensuring legal use.

6. Embedded Content

Pages on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles) from third-party sites. These behave as if you visited those sites directly and may collect your data, use cookies, and monitor your interactions.

7. Who We Share Your Data With

We only share data with third parties where necessary to operate the site or provide services. These may include:

• Gravatar (for profile images)
• Spam detection services
• Hosting providers
• Analytics and performance tools, including Google Analytics

We do not sell your data to third parties.

8. How Long We Keep Your Data

• Comments and their metadata: kept indefinitely to recognize follow-up comments.
• Registered user data: kept until the user deletes or requests deletion of the account.
• Media files: kept until manually deleted.

9. Your Privacy Choices

If you are a resident of the United States, you may have certain rights under state privacy laws, such as the right to know what personal information we collect and to request deletion of that information. To make such a request, please contact us at sales@askhorace.com.

10. Legal Basis for Processing

We collect and use personal information only as needed to operate the site, provide requested services, and maintain security.

11. International Data Transfers

Our servers may be located outside the EU/UK. When data is transferred internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or adequacy decisions are in place.

12. Data Security

We use secure servers and regular software updates to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss.

13. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe we have done so, please contact us and we will remove it.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. You are advised to review this page periodically.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to make a data-related request, contact us at:
Email: sales@askhorace.com
Postal Address: PeachWorx Limited, Kiti Avenue, Larnaca, Cyprus, 7550