Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 30, 2026

1. Who We Are

Blaine’s Bros is a private membership website operated by Blaine, located at https://blainesbros.com. This Site is intended for adults aged 18+ only. We are based in Florida, USA, and operate under United States law.

2. What Data We Collect

Account Information:

• Email address (for login and communication)
• Username (chosen by you; not your real name)
• Password (hashed; not readable by us)
• Payment information (processed by PayPal; we do not store credit card numbers)

Activity Data:

• IP address (for security and spam prevention)
• Browser user agent string (for security logging)
• Login times and dates
• Pages viewed (for site functionality)

Comments:

• Comment content
• IP address and browser user agent (spam detection)
• Timestamp

Technical Data:

• Theme preference (dark/light mode; stored in browser localStorage, not cookies)
• Login session cookies (if you select “Remember Me”)

3. What We Do NOT Collect

• No Avatars: We do not use Gravatar or any avatar service
• No Real Names: We do not require or store real names
• No User Uploads: We do not accept images, media, or files from members
• No Location Data: We do not track GPS or precise location
• No Third-Party Tracking: No Google Analytics, Facebook pixels, or ad trackers
• No Embedded Content: We do not embed videos, social media, or external content that could track you

4. How We Use Your Data

• Authentication: To verify your membership and grant access
• Communication: Transactional emails (receipts, cancellations, password resets)
• Security: IP addresses are logged for automated threat blocking and spam detection
• Site Functionality: Remembering your theme preference and login session

5. Who We Share Data With

• Payment Processor: PayPal handles billing; we do not store credit card information
• Hosting Infrastructure: Server providers for website hosting and security logging
• Content Delivery: CDN providers for image and asset delivery (they may see IP addresses for routing)
• Security Services: Automated monitoring tools for blocking attacks and spam detection

We do not sell, rent, or share your data with advertisers, analytics companies, or data brokers.

6. Cookies

• Login Cookies: Temporary session cookie (no personal data) to test if your browser accepts cookies; discarded when browser closes
• Remember Me: Persistent login cookie (two weeks) if you select this option; deleted on logout
• Theme Preference: Stored in browser localStorage (not cookies) to prevent flash of unstyled content

We do not use cookies for tracking, advertising, or third-party services.

7. Data Retention

• Active Accounts: Data retained while membership is active
• Cancelled Accounts: Data deleted within 30 days of cancellation (except payment records retained for tax purposes)
• Comments: Retained indefinitely unless you request deletion (to maintain conversation threads)
• Security Logs: IP addresses and failed login attempts retained for 30 days, then purged

8. Your Rights

As a USA/Florida-based service, we do not fall under GDPR or EU jurisdiction. However, we provide the following for all members:

• Access: You may request a copy of your data (email, comments, payment history)
• Correction: You may update your email or password at any time
• Deletion: You may request account deletion; we will remove your data within 30 days (except payment records required for tax purposes)
• Export: You may request your data in a common format

9. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your data:

• SSL/TLS encryption for all connections
• Automated blocking of malicious IPs
• Daily security monitoring
• No user uploads that could contain malware
• Member-only content (no public exposure of member data)

No system is 100% secure. You access this Site at your own risk. Do not share identifying information in comments or with other members.

10. Changes

This Privacy Policy may be updated at any time. Continued use constitutes acceptance of revised terms.

11. Contact

For privacy questions or data requests, contact: blainesbros@gmail.com