Privacy Policy

Website: dqtime.com (“DQTime”, “we”, “us”, “our”)

DQTime is a web directory and content platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit dqtime.com, create an account, post comments, or otherwise interact with the site.

This policy is intended to provide the disclosures commonly required by privacy laws such as the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, the Australian Privacy Act 1988 and Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), and applicable US state privacy laws (including California CCPA/CPRA).

1) Who we are (Controller/Business)

Contact email: [privacy@dqtime.com]

If you are in the UK/EU and local law requires a representative or a Data Protection Officer (DPO), we will provide those details here or in a supplemental notice.

2) What we collect

We collect information in a few buckets:

A. Information you provide

  • Account registration: username, email address, password (stored as a secure hash by WordPress), and any profile details you choose to add (e.g., display name, website, bio).

  • Comments and community content: the text you submit, plus any name/display name and website you attach to it. Comments are generally public, depending on moderation settings.

  • Contact requests: information you provide via forms or email (e.g., name, email, message content).

B. Information collected automatically

  • Device and usage data: IP address, device identifiers, browser type, pages viewed, referral URLs, timestamps, and basic diagnostic logs.

  • Cookies and similar technologies: see Section 6.

C. Content from third parties (embedded/linked)

DQTime links to third-party websites and may embed third-party content (e.g., videos, social posts). Those third parties may collect data directly from you under their own policies. (We do not control them.)

3) Why we use your information

We use personal information to:

  • Provide and operate the site, including account access and comment functionality.

  • Moderate comments and prevent spam/fraud, enforce our rules, and maintain platform integrity.

  • Communicate with you about your account, requests, or important policy/security updates.

  • Improve performance and user experience, including troubleshooting, analytics, and feature development.

  • Comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests.

4) Legal bases (EEA/UK users)

If you are in the EEA or UK, our processing is typically based on:

  • Contract necessity (e.g., providing your account and requested features).

  • Legitimate interests (e.g., security, spam prevention, service improvement), balanced against your rights.

  • Consent (e.g., where required for non-essential cookies/marketing).

  • Legal obligation (e.g., compliance and lawful requests).

GDPR/UK GDPR require clear notice of these items (among others).

5) How we share information

We may share personal information with:

A. Service providers (processors)

Vendors who help us run the site (e.g., hosting, email delivery, security tools, analytics, backups). They are permitted to process personal data only to provide services to us.

B. Legal and safety

We may disclose information if we believe it is reasonably necessary to:

  • comply with law, regulation, subpoena, court order, or government request;

  • protect the rights, safety, and security of users, third parties, or DQTime; or

  • prevent fraud, abuse, or illegal activity.

C. Business transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to applicable law.

We do not knowingly “sell” personal information for money. If we ever engage in activity that qualifies as “sale” or “share” under certain laws (e.g., California), we will provide required notices and opt-out mechanisms.

6) Cookies, WordPress, and tracking

DQTime uses cookies and similar technologies for essential site functions and (optionally) analytics and personalization.

Common WordPress-related cookies may include:

  • Login/session cookies (to keep you signed in)

  • Comment cookies (to remember your name/email if you choose)

  • Security cookies (to reduce fraud/abuse)

If we use analytics (e.g., Google Analytics) or advertising/retargeting, those tools may set additional cookies or collect event data. If required by law (e.g., EU/UK), we will request consent for non-essential cookies via a banner/consent tool.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may break site functionality.

7) User-generated content and public areas

If you post comments, your content (and associated metadata such as your display name) may be publicly visible. You should avoid posting sensitive personal data in public fields.

We may moderate, remove, or retain user-generated content as needed to enforce policies, comply with law, and maintain site integrity.

8) International transfers

DQTime may process and store information in countries other than where you live (for example, where our hosting or vendors are located). Where required (especially for EEA/UK transfers), we use appropriate safeguards such as contractual protections and/or other lawful mechanisms.

9) Data retention

We keep personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including:

  • Account data: retained while your account is active, and for a reasonable period afterward if needed for security, dispute resolution, or legal compliance.

  • Comments: may be retained indefinitely to preserve conversation context and for moderation/audit needs (unless you request deletion where applicable).

  • Logs/security records: typically retained for a limited period ([e.g., 30–180 days]) unless we need them longer for security investigations or legal reasons.

Retention periods may vary depending on legal requirements and operational needs.

10) Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information. However, no website or system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11) Your privacy rights (by region)

A. EEA / EU (GDPR)

Depending on your location and the processing context, you may have rights to:

  • access your personal data;

  • correct inaccurate data;

  • delete data (“right to be forgotten”);

  • restrict or object to certain processing;

  • data portability; and

  • withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent).

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority. GDPR transparency expectations are reflected in Articles 13/14.

B. United Kingdom (UK GDPR / Data Protection Act 2018)

UK users have similar rights to EU GDPR users and can complain to the UK regulator (ICO).

C. Australia (Privacy Act 1988 & APPs)

Australian users may have rights to request access to and correction of personal information we hold, and to make a privacy complaint. We will respond in line with the APPs. OAIC+2OAIC+2

D. United States (including California)

Privacy rights vary by state. If you are covered by a state privacy law, you may have rights such as:

  • to know/access categories or specific pieces of personal information;

  • to delete personal information (subject to exceptions);

  • to correct inaccuracies;

  • to opt out of certain processing (e.g., “sale”/“sharing” for targeted advertising, where applicable); and

  • to not be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights.

California (CCPA/CPRA): If applicable, you may also use an authorized agent to submit requests, and you may have a right to opt out of “sale”/“sharing” and certain profiling/targeted advertising practices depending on our activities. California continues to refine enforcement and compliance expectations.

How to exercise rights: Email us at [privacy@dqtime.com] with the subject line “Privacy Request.” We may need to verify your request before responding.

12) “Do Not Sell or Share” and targeted advertising (if applicable)

If we engage in activities that legally qualify as “selling” or “sharing” personal information (as defined by certain laws like California’s), we will provide a “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link and honor applicable opt-out signals where required.

Link (if applicable): [Insert URL / footer link name]

If we do not sell/share as defined, we will state that clearly in this section after confirming your actual ad/analytics stack.

13) Third-party links (web directory disclaimer)

DQTime is a directory that links to third-party websites. When you click a link and leave dqtime.com, your activity is governed by that third party’s terms and privacy practices. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for third-party sites, content, products, services, or privacy practices.

14) Children’s privacy

DQTime is not intended for children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age required by applicable law. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.

15) Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will revise the “Effective date” at the top. Material changes may be communicated on the site or via email (if you have an account), as required by law.

16) Contact us

For privacy questions or requests:
Email: [privacy@dqtime.com]

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