Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Create an account (email address, username)
• Post content (reasons, comments)
• Contact us
• Subscribe to communications

1.2 Information Automatically Collected

When you access our website, we automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
• Log Data: IP address, access times, pages viewed, referring URL
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: Session cookies for authentication and preferences

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from third-party services if you choose to link or connect them to your account, such as authentication providers.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Create and manage your account
• Process and display your content contributions
• Send you technical notices, updates, and administrative messages
• Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
• Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
• Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for collecting and using your personal information depends on the specific information and context:

• Contract Performance: Processing necessary to provide our services
• Legitimate Interests: Processing for our legitimate business interests, such as fraud prevention and service improvement
• Consent: Where you have given explicit consent
• Legal Obligation: Processing necessary to comply with applicable laws

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Public Information

Content you post on TrumpBye (reasons, comments, votes) is public by design and visible to all visitors. Your username is displayed alongside your contributions.

4.2 Service Providers

We may share information with third-party vendors and service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, and email delivery. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or if we believe disclosure is necessary to:

• Comply with legal process or government requests
• Enforce our terms and policies
• Protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
• Respond to an emergency involving potential harm

4.4 Business Transfers

In connection with any merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as a business asset. We will notify you of any such change.

5. Your Rights and Choices

5.1 Access and Portability

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to receive it in a portable format.

5.2 Correction

You may update or correct your account information at any time through your account settings.

5.3 Deletion

You may request deletion of your account and personal information. Note that some information may be retained as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

5.4 Opt-Out

You may opt out of:

• Marketing communications by following unsubscribe instructions
• Cookies through your browser settings

5.5 Rights for California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

• Right to know what personal information is collected and how it is used
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights
• Right to correct inaccurate personal information
• Right to limit use and disclosure of sensitive personal information

5.6 Rights for EEA Residents (GDPR)

EEA residents have additional rights including:

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent at any time
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
• Secure password hashing
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required for legal compliance or legitimate business purposes.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. When we transfer data internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses approved by relevant authorities.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

9.1 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality and authentication
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site

9.2 Managing Cookies

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. Blocking certain cookies may affect site functionality.

9.3 Do Not Track

We currently do not respond to "Do Not Track" browser signals, as there is no industry standard for compliance.

10. Children's Privacy

TrumpBye is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 16, we will delete it promptly. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 16, please contact us.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@trumpbye.com
Website: trumpbye.com

For GDPR-related inquiries, you may also contact our Data Protection Officer at the email address above.