Who we are
Suggested text: Our website address is: https://ravibuilds.com.
Comments
Suggested text: When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
Suggested text: If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Cookies
Suggested text: If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.
Embedded content from other websites
Suggested text: Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Who we share your data with
Suggested text: If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
How long we retain your data
Suggested text: If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
What rights you have over your data
Suggested text: If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where your data is sent
Suggested text: Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 13, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how ravibuilds.com ("the Site," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit or interact with the Site. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
a. Information You Provide
- Contact Form: When you submit a message through our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message.
- Comments: When you leave a comment on a blog post, we collect your name, email address, website (if provided), and the comment content. Your email address is not displayed publicly.
b. Information Collected Automatically
- Log Data: When you visit the Site, our web server may collect standard log information including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit.
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the Site. Google Analytics collects information such as how often you visit, what pages you view, and what other sites you visited before coming to the Site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this information. The data collected is aggregated and anonymous. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.
- Cookies: The Site uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — for site functionality, analytics, and remembering your preferences. See Section 5 below for more details.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to messages submitted through the contact form
- Display your comments on blog posts
- Analyze site traffic and usage patterns to improve content and user experience
- Maintain the security and operation of the Site
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
3. Third-Party Services
The Site uses the following third-party services that may collect data:
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Site traffic analysis | Google Privacy Policy |
| WordPress / Automattic | Content management platform | Automattic Privacy Policy |
| Gravatar | Comment avatar images | Automattic Privacy Policy |
4. Comments
When you leave a comment on the Site, the data collected in the comment form — along with your IP address and browser user agent string — is stored to help with spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to check if you have a profile image. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at automattic.com/privacy. If you have a Gravatar profile, your avatar will appear publicly next to your comment.
5. Cookies
The Site uses the following types of cookies:
- Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality (e.g., WordPress session cookies).
- Analytics cookies: Used by Google Analytics to track visitor behavior in aggregate. These cookies (e.g.,
_ga,_gid) expire after up to 2 years. - Comment cookies: If you leave a comment, you may opt in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies for your convenience. These expire after 1 year.
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some features of the Site.
6. Data Retention
- Contact form submissions: Retained for as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry, then deleted.
- Comments: Retained indefinitely so they can be displayed on the associated blog post. You may request deletion at any time (see Section 8).
- Analytics data: Retained by Google Analytics according to their data retention settings (default: 26 months).
7. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information collected through the Site, including the use of HTTPS encryption for all connections. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your personal data (including comments)
- Opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information in Section 10.
9. Children's Privacy
The Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
10. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, you can reach us at:
- Website: ravibuilds.com
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
This privacy policy applies to ravibuilds.com only.