Privacy Policy

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

At Bojovic Store, we recognize that your privacy is fundamental. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and handle your personal information when you visit or interact with Bojovicstore.com. We are committed to transparency and giving you control over your data.

By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

Comments and Interactions
When you submit comments on our website, we collect:

Your name and email address
The content of your comment
Your IP address and browser user agent string (used for security and spam detection)
Timestamp of your submission

If you use an avatar service like Gravatar, an anonymized string derived from your email (called a hash) may be transmitted to their service. We encourage you to review Gravatar’s privacy policy for more information.

Account Registration (if applicable)
If you create an account, we collect:

Username and email address
Password (encrypted and never stored in plain text)
Profile information you choose to provide
User preferences and settings

Contact Communications
When you reach out to us via email or contact forms, we retain:

Your email address and name
The content of your message
Any attachments you send

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience. These include:

Essential Cookies: Enable core functionality like security and accessibility
Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and choices
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site

Media Uploads
When you upload images or files to our website, please be aware that embedded location data (EXIF GPS data) may be visible to others who download your files. We recommend removing this data before uploading.

Log Data
Our servers automatically record information including:

IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Referring pages and URLs
Date and time stamps
Clickstream data

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

2.1 Service Delivery and Improvement

To provide, maintain, and improve our website functionality
To process and fulfill your requests
To personalize your browsing experience
To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support

2.2 Communication

To send transactional emails (password resets, account notifications)
To respond to your comments and questions
To provide updates about our services (with your consent)

2.3 Security and Fraud Prevention

To detect and prevent spam, abuse, and malicious activity
To verify identity and secure accounts
To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

2.4 Analytics and Research

To analyze site usage patterns and trends
To understand user preferences and behavior
To measure the effectiveness of our content

3. Cookies Policy

3.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device that help websites function properly and provide information to site owners.

3.2 Types of Cookies We Use

Session Cookies (Temporary)

Login authentication check (deleted when you close your browser)
Shopping cart functionality (if applicable)

Persistent Cookies (Stored longer-term)

Comment Cookies: If you leave a comment and opt to save your information, cookies will remember your name, email, and website for one year
Login Cookies: When you log in, authentication cookies last for two days (or two weeks if you select “Remember Me”)
Screen Options Cookies: Persist for one year to remember your display preferences

3.3 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may limit certain website features. Most browsers allow you to:

View stored cookies
Delete cookies
Block cookies from specific sites
Block all cookies

4. Third-Party Services and Embedded Content

4.1 Embedded Content

Our articles and pages may include embedded content from third-party platforms such as:

YouTube videos
Social media posts
Maps and other interactive elements

Important: When you interact with embedded content, the third-party provider may collect data about you, use cookies, track your activity, and monitor your interactions. This occurs even if you don’t have an account with that service. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third parties.

4.2 Spam Prevention

We use automated spam detection services to screen comments. Your comment data may be analyzed by these services.

5. Data Retention

5.1 How Long We Keep Your Data

Comments
Comments and their associated metadata are retained indefinitely. This enables us to automatically approve subsequent comments from repeat visitors without manual review.

Account Information
Personal data associated with registered accounts is retained until you request deletion or we determine it’s no longer necessary.

Server Logs
Log files are typically retained for [specify period, e.g., 90 days] for security and analytical purposes.

5.2 Legal Obligations

We may retain certain information longer when required by law, to resolve disputes, or enforce our agreements.

6. Your Privacy Rights

You have significant control over your personal information:

6.1 Access and Portability

Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you in a portable format

6.2 Correction and Updates

Update or correct any inaccurate or incomplete information (exceptions: usernames can only be changed by administrators)

6.3 Deletion (Right to be Forgotten)

Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal and operational requirements
Note: We may retain certain information for legitimate purposes such as fraud prevention and legal compliance

6.4 Objection and Restriction

Object to processing of your data for specific purposes
Request restricted processing in certain circumstances

6.5 Withdraw Consent

Opt out of marketing communications at any time
Manage cookie preferences through your browser settings

To exercise these rights, contact us at: Bojovicstore@outlook.com

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

Encryption: Sensitive data is encrypted during transmission using SSL/TLS technology
Secure Storage: Passwords are hashed using cryptographic algorithms
Access Controls: Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
Regular Security Audits: Ongoing monitoring for vulnerabilities

However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to individuals under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.

9. 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 ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of significant changes by:

Posting a prominent notice on our website
Updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy
Sending email notifications for material changes (if you’ve provided your email)

We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites not operated by us. We have no control over the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit.

12. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

Right to know what personal information is collected
Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
Right to deletion of personal information
Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

13. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation:

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
Right to lodge a complaint with supervisory authorities

Legal Basis for Processing:
We process your data based on:

Consent (for optional features)
Contract performance (to provide services)
Legitimate interests (to improve our services and prevent fraud)
Legal obligations (to comply with applicable laws)

14. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data:

Email: contact@bojovicstore.com
Website: Bojovicstore.com

Response Time: We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.

15. Consent

By using Bojovic Store, you consent to this Privacy Policy and our collection, use, and sharing of your information as described herein.

Bojovic Store
Effective Date: October 21, 2025
Last Updated: October 21, 2025