PRIVACY POLICY
Last Updated: 11/2/2025
Welcome to PickleBreeze (“we”, “us”, “our”).
By accessing or using this website and community platform, you (“user”, “member”, “visitor”) agree to this Privacy Policy in full.
If you do not agree, do not use our website.
Your use of the website constitutes full acceptance of this Privacy Policy, our Terms of Service, and all site rules.
1. Who We Are
Website: https://picklebreeze.com
Owner/Operator: PickleBreeze Community Platform
Contact Email: info@picklebreeze.com
We operate a social and community platform built using WordPress, BuddyPress/BuddyBoss, GeoDirectory, and other plugins that allow users to interact, publish content, create profiles, and communicate.
2. What Personal Data We Collect & Why
We collect personal data to operate the platform, prevent abuse, provide account functionality, and maintain community safety.
We may collect the following categories of data:
Account & Profile Information
- Name
- Username
- Email address
- Profile photo
- Phone number
- Address or location information
- Any fields you voluntarily submit on your profile
- Private messages (visible only to sender, recipient, and site admin)
Purpose:
- Provide community features
- Display profile information publicly (unless set to private)
- Verify identity
- Prevent spam and abuse
- Offer customer support
- Operate the website properly
Listing Information (GeoDirectory)
If you add listings, we may collect:
- Name
- Phone number
- Business details
- GPS coordinates
- Media uploads
- Reviews, ratings, and comments
Purpose:
- Display listings publicly
- Facilitate user–business communication
- Prevent fraud & spam
- Moderate listings and reviews
Activity Stream Data (BuddyPress)
We collect activity related to:
- Posts and updates
- Likes
- Comments
- Group joins
- Friend connections
- Profile edits
Purpose:
- Display social activity
- Provide community features
- Allow engagement between members
Users may delete their own activity. Administrators may edit or delete any activity for moderation.
Private Messages
- Stored securely
- Visible only to sender, recipient, and site administrators
- Used only to operate messaging features
Technical Data & Cookies
We collect:
- IP address
- Browser info
- Device type
- Login cookies
- Preferences (filters/sorting, pagination)
- Session cookies
- Spam-prevention data
Purpose:
- Ensure website functionality
- Maintain security & prevent spam
- Save login preferences
- Detect suspicious or abusive behavior
3. Media Uploads
If you upload images, you acknowledge:
- Uploaded files may contain metadata (including GPS location)
- Other users may download and extract metadata
- You are solely responsible for the content you upload
4. Contact Forms
If you use contact forms:
- We collect the data you enter
- We may retain submissions for customer service, abuse prevention, and security
- We do not sell contact form data
5. Analytics
We may use analytics tools (such as WordPress stats or third-party services) to monitor:
- Page views
- User behavior
- Demographics (anonymous)
- Traffic sources
Users may opt out where applicable.
6. Who We Share Data With
We may share data with:
- Hosting providers
- Spam protection services
- Payment processors (if applicable)
- Security & backup services
- Analytics providers
We do not sell personal data to advertisers.
7. How Long We Retain Data
- Comments: Indefinitely
- Activity stream posts: until deleted by user or admin
- Profiles: until account deletion
- Listings & reviews: as long as the listing exists
- Private messages: until deleted
- Logs & technical data: as needed for security
8. Your Data Rights
Depending on your location, you may request:
- A copy of your personal data
- Correction of inaccurate data
- Deletion of your data
We may retain data required for:
- Security
- Legal obligations
- Maintaining community integrity
- Preventing abuse
9. Where Your Data Is Sent
Data may be processed or stored:
- On hosting servers outside your country
- In backup systems
- By third-party service providers
We use industry-standard safeguards to protect transferred data.
10. How We Protect Your Data
We use:
- SSL encryption
- Firewall protection
- Spam filters
- Security plugins
- Access control for administrative accounts
No website can guarantee 100% security.
11. Data Breach Procedures
If a breach occurs:
- We investigate immediately
- We secure accounts and systems
- We notify affected users when legally required
12. Third-Party Data & Embeds
Embedded content (videos, images, posts) behaves as if you visited the third-party site directly.
Those sites may collect data about you.
We are not responsible for their practices.
13. Automated Decision-Making
We may use automated tools for:
- Spam detection
- Account verification
- Abuse prevention
- Content filtering
These processes do not make legally significant decisions about users.
14. Disclaimer & Limitation of Liability (Maximum Protection for You)
By using this website, you agree that:
You are solely responsible for all content you publish.
We are not responsible for:
- User behavior
- User-generated content
- Harassment, misinformation, or illegal posts by members
- Any damages resulting from your use of the site
- Third-party actions or third-party websites
- Listings, services, or businesses contacted through the platform
- Any interactions between users online or offline
The platform is provided “as-is” with no warranties.
We do not guarantee:
- Accuracy of user content
- Availability of the platform
- Security beyond reasonable industry practices
- The behavior of other members
We reserve full rights to:
- Remove any content
- Suspend or delete accounts
- Modify or terminate services
- Make changes to the platform at any time
Without notice.
15. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time, without prior notice.
When we do, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.
Any changes become effective immediately upon posting the revised Privacy Policy on this website.
Your continued use of the website and community platform after any changes means you accept and agree to the updated version in full.
We encourage users to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we collect, use, and protect personal data.
If we make material changes that significantly affect your rights or how we process personal data, we will take reasonable steps to notify you (for example, by email or a notice on the website).
16. Acceptance of This Policy
By using PickleBreeze, you confirm that:
You have read this Privacy Policy
You agree to all its terms
Continued use of the site means ongoing acceptance