Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 02/01/2025
Last Updated: 09/01/2025

1. About This Policy

BestDry (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website https://bestdrynow.com (the “Service”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide, including:

Name and email address (when leaving comments or contacting us)
Account information (if you register for an account)
Any information you provide in comments, reviews, or contact forms

Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our site:

IP address and browser user agent string
Pages visited and time spent on our site
Referring website information
Device and browser information
Cookies and similar tracking technologies

Media and User Content

If you upload images, avoid including location data (EXIF GPS data) as visitors can extract this information
Comments and any metadata associated with them
User-generated content you submit to our site

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for:

Site Operation: Providing and maintaining our Service
Communication: Responding to comments, questions, and requests
Security: Spam detection and preventing abuse
Improvement: Analyzing site usage to enhance user experience
Legal Compliance: Meeting legal obligations and protecting rights

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Remember your preferences and login status
Analyze site traffic and usage patterns
Detect and prevent spam
Provide embedded content functionality

Cookie Types:

Essential Cookies: Required for site functionality (login, preferences)
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand site usage
Functional Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

Cookie Duration:

Comment cookies: 1 year
Login cookies: 2 days (or 2 weeks if “Remember Me” is selected)
Screen options cookies: 1 year
Post editing cookies: 1 day

You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling some cookies may limit site functionality.

5. Third-Party Services

Gravatar

We use Gravatar to display profile pictures with comments. Gravatar’s privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/.

Embedded Content

Our articles may include embedded content from third-party websites (videos, images, social media). These embedded elements:

Behave as if you visited the third-party site directly
May collect data about you and use their own cookies
May track your interactions if you’re logged into their services

Spam Detection

Comments may be processed through automated spam detection services to protect our site and users.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share information only in these circumstances:

Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist in site operation
Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
Business Transfer: In connection with a merger, sale, or acquisition
Consent: When you explicitly agree to sharing

Password Reset

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

7. Data Retention

Comments: Retained indefinitely to enable automatic approval of follow-up comments
User Accounts: Personal information stored until account deletion
Analytics Data: Typically retained for 26 months
Security Logs: Retained as needed for security and legal purposes

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

Access: Request information about data we hold about you
Correction: Update or correct your personal information
Deletion: Request erasure of your personal data (subject to legal obligations)
Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
Objection: Object to certain data processing activities

Account Holders

If you have an account, you can:

View, edit, or delete your personal information at any time
Change all profile information except your username
Request complete account deletion

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

Secure data transmission (SSL/TLS encryption)
Regular security assessments
Access controls and authentication
Data backup and recovery procedures

However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but continuously work to protect your data.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers in compliance with applicable privacy laws.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

12. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

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

Right to know what personal information is collected
Right to delete personal information
Right to opt-out of sale of personal information
Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

13. European Union Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the EU, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation:

Right to access, rectify, erase, or restrict processing
Right to data portability
Right to object to processing
Right to lodge a complaint with supervisory authorities

14. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any material changes by:

Posting the new policy on this page
Updating the “Last Updated” date
Providing additional notice for significant changes

15. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

BestDry
Website: https://bestdrynow.com
Phone: 206-620-0070

For privacy-specific inquiries, please include “Privacy Policy” in your subject line.

This Privacy Policy was last updated on 09/01/2025