1. Data Controller

The Internet Business Provider
Address: 25 South St. Clair Suite 6, Toledo, Ohio 43604, USA
Phone: +1 419-283-4606
Email: itpk@bex.net
Website: https://theinternetbusinessprovider.com


2. Data We Collect

We may collect the following personal data:

  • Name and email address (via contact forms or comments)
  • IP address and browser information
  • Device and usage data (via cookies and analytics)
  • Any information you voluntarily submit

3. What personal data we collect and why we collect it

Comments

When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the form, along with IP address and browser user agent to help spam detection.

An anonymized string (hash) of your email may be shared with Automattic (Gravatar service).


Media

If you upload images, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS).


Contact Forms

Information submitted is used only to respond to your inquiries.


4. Data Processing Purposes

We process your data to:

  • Respond to inquiries
  • Provide requested services
  • Improve website performance
  • Maintain website security

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on:

  • Consent (Article 6(1)(a))
  • Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f))
  • Legal obligations (Article 6(1)(c))

6. Cookies

Cookie Types and Purposes

We use cookies to:

  • Enable website functionality
  • Save preferences
  • Analyze website traffic

Types include:

  • Essential cookies
  • Preference cookies
  • Analytics cookies

You can control cookies via your browser or consent banner.


7. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Embedded content behaves as if you visited the external website and may collect data.


8. Analytics

We may use analytics tools to understand user behavior (only with consent where required).


9. Third-Party Data Sharing

We may share data with:

  • Hosting providers
  • Email service providers
  • Analytics providers (with consent)

We do not sell your data.
All processors comply with data protection agreements.


10. Data Retention Schedule

Contact form submissions:
We retain contact form data for up to 3 years for business record purposes. After this period, the data is securely deleted from our database.

Analytics data:
Analytics data is retained for up to 26 months. This data is automatically deleted or anonymized by the analytics provider.

Marketing cookies:
Marketing cookies are stored until you withdraw your consent. You can delete these at any time through your browser settings or cookie preferences.

Session data:
Session data is retained only for the duration of your visit and is automatically deleted when the session ends.

You may request deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us at:
itpk@bex.net


11. How long we retain your data

  • Comments: retained indefinitely
  • User accounts (if any): editable/deletable anytime
  • Support data: up to 2 years

🔐 Your Data Rights

Your Data Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

Right of Access (Article 15)

You can request a copy of all personal data we hold about you.

Right to Rectification (Article 16)

You can request correction of inaccurate data.

Right to Erasure (Article 17)

You can request deletion of your data.

Right to Restrict Processing (Article 18)

You can limit how your data is used.

Right to Data Portability (Article 20)

You can request your data in a machine-readable format.

Right to Object (Article 21)

You can object to certain processing activities.

Right to Lodge a Complaint (Article 77)

You can file a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority.


How to Exercise Your Rights

Email your request to: itpk@bex.net

Include:
“I request [right name] under Article [number] of GDPR.”

We will respond within 30 days (up to 90 days for complex requests).


12. Where we send your data

Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.


13. How we protect your data

We implement:

  • Secure hosting
  • SSL encryption
  • Access control
  • Security monitoring

14. Data Breach Procedures

In case of a breach:

  • Users will be notified
  • Authorities informed if required
  • Immediate action taken

15. Automated Decision-Making

We do not use automated decision-making or profiling.


16. Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries:
📧 itpk@bex.net


17. Data Protection Authority

You may lodge complaints with your local Data Protection Authority if required.


18. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy. Changes will be posted on this page.