Revision Date: March 1, 2024

Who we are

BARBICIDE (https://barbicide.com) and our BARBICIDE Certifications (https://certifications.barbicide.com) are services provided by King Research, Inc. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is protected.

Data Collection

When visitors leave comments on our site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, the visitor’s IP address, and browser user agent string to aid in spam detection. For those participating in Barbicide Certifications, we also collect personal information necessary for the certification process.

Use of Data for Marketing

With your consent, we use the data collected to communicate with you about our products, services, and special offers, including information related to Barbicide Certifications. You can opt-in or opt-out of these communications at any time. Upon registering with BARBICIDE Certifications, you are opt-ing to receive our marketing material.

Cookies

If you leave a comment on our site, you may opt-in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies. We also set cookies for logged-in users and those who edit or publish articles, which do not contain personal data.

Embedded content from other websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content from other websites. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content.

Who we share your data with and data protection

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email. We may also use automated spam detection services to check visitor comments.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal data and comply with relevant data protection regulations.

How long we retain your data

Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely. For registered users, we store the personal information they provide in their profile, which can be seen, edited, or deleted at any time (username cannot be changed).

What rights you have over your data

If you have an account on this site or have left comments, you can request an exported file of your personal data or request the erasure of any personal data we hold about you.

Where your data is sent

We store your data securely on our platform. Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

Changes to Terms of Use / Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be posted on our website with an updated revision date.

Contact Us

For questions about these Terms of Use or your personal data, please contact us through our support ticketing system, https://certifications.barbicide.com/support

By using Barbicide Certifications and our website, you agree to these Terms of Use, including our practices for collecting, using, and protecting your personal information.