Effective Date: June 2025
Company Name: getboxstorage.com
Website: https://getboxstorage.com
Who We Are
Welcome to getboxstorage.com, your trusted storage partner. We specialize in providing secure, convenient box storage services to individuals, students, and businesses across the UK. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website and services.
We are committed to transparency and protecting your personal data. By using our site, you agree to the practices outlined below.
Comments
When users leave comments on our website, we collect the data entered into the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help us detect and prevent spam.
An anonymized string (also known as a hash) derived from your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. If so, your profile picture may be displayed next to your comment. You can learn more by reviewing the Gravatar Privacy Policy.
Media
If you upload any images to our site (e.g., profile images or attachments), please remove any embedded location data (such as EXIF GPS). Other visitors may be able to download and extract this data from uploaded media.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Here’s how we use them:
Comment Cookies: If you comment on a post, you may choose to save your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These remain active for one year.
Login Cookies: Visiting the login page sets a temporary cookie to confirm if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie does not store personal information and disappears when you close your browser.
Account Cookies: After logging in, cookies save your login status and screen display preferences. Login cookies last for two days, and display cookies for a year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login will persist for two weeks. These cookies are deleted when you log out.
Content Editing: If you edit or publish content (such as a review or post), a cookie is stored with the ID of the content edited. This expires after 24 hours and contains no personal data.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Some articles or pages may feature embedded content (e.g., videos, images, or articles) from third-party websites. These behave exactly as if you had visited those websites directly.
Such third-party sites may:
Collect data about you
Use cookies
Include third-party tracking
Monitor your interaction with embedded content if you’re logged into their platform
We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before engaging with embedded content.
Who We Share Your Data With
Password Resets: If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the email for security verification.
Spam Protection: Visitor comments may be screened using automated spam detection tools to protect the site from malicious activity.
How Long We Retain Your Data
Comments: If you leave a comment, it and its metadata are stored indefinitely to help us identify and approve follow-up comments automatically.
User Accounts: For users who register on our website, we store the personal details provided in your profile. You can access, edit, or delete your information at any time—except for your username. Site administrators can also view and manage this data.
Your Rights Over Your Data
If you’ve created an account or left comments, you have the right to:
Request a downloadable copy of the personal data we store about you.
Ask us to delete any personal data we hold, except where we’re legally required to retain it.
To exercise these rights, please contact us via the contact form on our website.
Where Your Data Is Sent
We use automated spam detection services to review comments and maintain the security and integrity of our platform.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about your data privacy, feel free to reach out through our Contact Form. Your trust matters to us, and we’re dedicated to providing a safe and secure user experience.