Privacy policy
DBS (Divergent Business Systems) values your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you interact with our website and services.
Who we are
DBS (Divergent Business Systems) is a technology and digital services company.
Our website address is: https://digitaldbs.com
Comments
When visitors leave comments on our website, we collect the information displayed in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent. This data is collected strictly for spam detection, security monitoring, and moderation purposes.
An anonymized string (hash) generated from your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service to verify whether you use it. The Gravatar privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/. Once your comment is approved, your profile image (if applicable) may be publicly visible alongside your comment.
Media Uploads
If you upload images or files to our website (for example, via forms or content submissions), we recommend removing embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Publicly accessible media may allow visitors to extract such metadata.
DBS is not responsible for personal data embedded within uploaded files.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve functionality, performance, and user experience.
● If you leave a comment, you may opt to save your name, email address, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies are stored for up to one year.
● When you visit our login pages (if applicable), a temporary cookie is set to verify browser compatibility. This cookie contains no personal data and is deleted when you close your browser.
● Login-related cookies store authentication and display preferences. Login cookies last up to two days, while screen preference cookies may persist for up to one year.
● Selecting “Remember Me” will extend your login session for up to two weeks.
● If you edit or publish content, an additional cookie may be stored to track the content ID. This cookie expires within one day and contains no personal data.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Pages or articles on DBS may include embedded content such as videos, images, or articles from third-party websites.
Embedded content behaves exactly as if you visited the third-party website directly. These external platforms may collect data about you, use cookies, apply tracking mechanisms, and monitor your interaction with their content, especially if you are logged into their platform.
DBS does not control these third-party websites or their privacy practices.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information.
In limited cases, your data may be shared with trusted service providers strictly for operational purposes, such as:
● Website hosting and infrastructure
● Security and spam prevention services
● Email or form delivery systems
If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email for security verification.
How Long We Retain Your Data
● Comments and their associated metadata are retained indefinitely to allow automated approval of future interactions.
● If you create an account on our website (where applicable), we store the personal information provided in your user profile.
You may view, edit, or request deletion of your personal data at any time, except where retention is required for legal, administrative, or security purposes. Website administrators may access and manage this data as necessary.
Your Data Rights
Depending on applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:
● Request an exported copy of the personal data we hold about you
● Request correction or deletion of your personal information
● Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
Requests can be submitted through our official contact channels. We may retain certain data where legally required or necessary for security and compliance.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments and form submissions may be processed through automated spam detection and security services. These checks help us protect our website and users from abuse, fraud, and malicious activity.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how DBS handles your data, please contact us through the website contact form or official communication channels listed on digitaldbs.com.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how DBS handles your data, please contact us through the website contact form or official communication channels listed on
digitaldbs.com.
Last updated: 1 Mar, 2025
