Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 10^th June, 2025

Lakho Bytes values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.

Who We Are

We are Lakho Bytes, operating at http://lakhobytes.com. We publish articles on technology, gaming, and entertainment.

Information We Collect

• Comments: If you leave a comment, we collect the information shown in the comment form, along with your IP address and browser user-agent for spam detection.
  • We may hash your email and send it to Gravatar to verify your avatar
• Media Uploads: Avoid uploading images with embedded geo-location (EXIF GPS) data, as our site visitors can extract it.
• Cookies & Usage Tracking:
  • A temporary cookie is used upon visiting to check browser cookie support.
  • If you log in, we set cookies that remember your session:
    • Login cookies last two days or two weeks if you select “Remember Me.”
    • Additional cookies may store screen preferences for up to one year.
• When editing/publishing an article, a one-day cookie holds the post ID.
• We also collect analytics via tools (e.g., Google Analytics) and advertising services (e.g., AdSense), which may use cookies or similar tracking — see “Third‑Party Services” below.

How We Use Your Information

• To validate and moderate comments and prevent spam.
• To manage and personalize your login session and site experience.
• To improve website performance and optimize content via analytics.
• To show targeted ads via third-party networks (e.g., AdSense).

Third‑Party Services

• We use external services like Gravatar, Google Analytics, AdSense, and possibly embedded content providers (e.g., video or game platforms).
• These third parties may collect cookies, track your interaction, and process your data when embedded or used within our site.
• For ads, you can opt out of DoubleClick cookies at the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI).

Log Retention & Data Storage

• Comments and related metadata are retained indefinitely to maintain conversation context.
• For registered users (if any), we store profile information until you delete your account (except your username cannot be changed). Admins may view/edit this information.
• Uploaded media and cookies are retained as described above.

Your Rights

If you have commented or hold an account, you have the right to:

• Request an exported copy of your personal data.
• Request erasure of your personal data (except for data we must keep for legal/admin reasons).
• Opt-out of cookies via your browser settings.

Children’s Privacy

Our site is not directed to users under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe a minor has provided information, please contact us to request deletion.

Cookies & Tracking Preferences

• You can disable cookies via your browser’s settings—note, disabling essential cookies may affect site functionality.
• We currently do not honor “Do Not Track” browser signals due to the lack of consistent standards

Security Measures

We implement reasonable measures (like SSL encryption, firewalls) to protect user data. However, no system is entirely secure; use strong passwords and update devices regularly.

Policy Updates

We may revise this policy at any time. The updated version and “Effective Date” will be displayed on this page. We encourage you to review periodically.

Contact Information

Questions, concerns, or data requests? Contact us at:
Email: lakhobytes@gmail.com
Website: http://lakhobytes.com/contact