At FrancineBinns.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website.

1. Who We Are

Our website address is: https://francinebinns.com. This site is operated by Francine Binns as part of her personal and professional brand focused on empowerment, mentorship, and marketing thought leadership.

2. Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.

An anonymized string (also called a hash) may be created from your email address and provided to the Gravatar service to check if you’re using it. You can view the Gravatar privacy policy here: https://automattic.com/privacy. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture may be visible publicly in the context of your comment.

3. Media

If you upload images to the website, please avoid uploading images that contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the site may be able to download and extract this location information.

4. Cookies

• If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last for one year.
• A temporary cookie is set when visiting the login page to check if your browser accepts cookies; this cookie is discarded when you close your browser.
• Login cookies last for two days. If you select “Remember Me,” your login will persist for two weeks. Logging out will remove these cookies.
• Editing or publishing content sets an additional cookie that contains no personal data and expires in one day.

You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings at any time.

5. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content behaves just as if the visitor had visited the original third-party website. These websites may collect data, use cookies, and track your interactions, especially if you are logged into those platforms.

6. Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, if you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email for security purposes.

7. Data Retention

• Comments: If you leave a comment, both the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely to enable automatic approval of follow-up comments.
• User Accounts: For registered users, we store the personal information provided in user profiles. All users can view, edit, or delete their data (excluding usernames). Website administrators can also access and manage this information.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you.
• Request that we delete any personal data we hold, except data we are legally required to retain.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@francinebinns.com.

9. Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be screened through automated spam detection services to ensure website security and reduce spam.

10. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be reflected on this page with a new effective date.

Contact Information

For any questions or concerns regarding your privacy or this policy, please contact:

Francine Binns
Email: flbinns@gmail.com
Website: www.francinebinns.com

Privacy Policy for FrancineBinns.com

Effective Date: May 8, 2025

At FrancineBinns.com, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you interact with our website. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Who We Are

Our website address is: https://francinebinns.com. This platform is managed by Francine Binns, focused on professional growth, mentorship, and marketing strategy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect both personal and non-personal information, including:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, and other contact information you provide via contact forms, comment sections, or newsletter sign-ups.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, referring URLs, and time spent on pages.

3. Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent to help detect spam.

An anonymized string created from your email (hash) may be shared with the Gravatar service. View their privacy policy here: https://automattic.com/privacy/.

4. Media Uploads

If you upload images to the website, avoid including location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors may download and extract this information.

5. Cookies

Cookies are small text files used to improve your experience. We use cookies to:

• Save your name, email, and website when leaving a comment (if opted-in).
• Store login session data and display preferences for registered users.
• Track user behavior and website performance via analytics tools.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the site may not function as intended.

6. Embedded Content

Articles may include embedded content (videos, social posts, etc.). Embedded content behaves like you visited the third-party website directly and may collect data, use cookies, or track interaction.

7. Use of Google Analytics (GA4)

We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to better understand user interactions and improve website functionality. GA4 collects data such as:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Geographic location (approximate)
• Device and browser type
• Referring websites

This data is anonymized and aggregated for analysis and does not include personally identifiable information.

Google Analytics may place cookies on your browser or read cookies that are already there. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

To learn more about how Google uses your data, visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy

8. Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell or rent your data. If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email. Some anonymized data may be shared with trusted third-party services (e.g., Google Analytics) for analytics purposes.

9. Data Retention

• Comments and metadata are retained indefinitely to recognize and approve follow-up comments.
• For registered users, we store profile data. Users can see, edit, or delete their information (excluding usernames). Admins can also manage user data.

10. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to the data we hold about you.
• Request correction or deletion of your personal information.
• Opt out of marketing emails or analytics tracking.

For data requests, email care@francinebinns.com

11. Where Your Data Is Sent

Comments may be screened via automated spam detection services. Visitor data may also be processed by services such as Google Analytics under their own privacy policies.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”

13. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

Francine Binns
Email: care@francinebinns.com
Website: www.francinebinns.com