Privacy
Security/Privacy
Website Visitors
Like most website operators, Planet Excavation LLC (“Planet”) collects non-personally identifying information made available by web browsers and servers, such as browser type, language preference, referring site, and date/time of each visitor request. This data helps us better understand how visitors use our site.
From time to time, Planet may release non-personally identifying information in the aggregate, such as publishing trends on site usage.
Planet also collects potentially personally-identifying information, such as Internet Protocol (IP) addresses. We do not use this data to identify visitors unless necessary and only under the conditions described below.
Gathering of Personally-Identifying Information
Some visitors choose to interact with Planet in ways that require us to gather personally-identifying information. The type and amount of data we collect depends on the nature of the interaction. For example, users may be asked to provide personal information when requesting a quote or applying for employment. Planet does not disclose this information except as outlined below
Aggregated Statistics
We may collect statistics about visitor behavior on our website, such as monitoring the most visited pages or filtering spam through automated detection services. These statistics may be shared publicly or with partners but do not include personally-identifying information.
Protection of Certain Personally-Identifying Information
Planet discloses potentially personally-identifying and personally-identifying information only to employees, contractors, and affiliated organizations that (i) need to know the information in order to provide services on Planet’s behalf, and (ii) have agreed not to disclose it. Some may be located outside your country; by using our website, you consent to the transfer of such information.
We will not rent or sell personal information to anyone. We only disclose such information when required by law or when necessary to protect Planet’s rights or the safety of our users and the public.
Cookies
Cookies are used to identify and track visitors, their usage of the website, and their preferences. Visitors who do not wish to have cookies placed on their computers should set their browsers to refuse cookies. Note that some website features may not function properly without cookies.
Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect data shown in the comment form along with the IP address and browser user agent string for spam detection. If you use Gravatar, your email hash may be sent to Gravatar to display a profile image. View Gravatar’s privacy policy at https://automattic.com/privacy.
Embedded Content
Articles may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles) that behave as if you visited the originating website. These sites may collect data, use cookies, and track interaction with embedded content.
Data Retention
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. Registered users (if any) can see, edit, or delete their personal data at any time, except for usernames. Admins can also access and edit this information.
Your Data Rights
You can request to receive an exported file of your personal data or request its erasure. This does not include data we are required to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Spam Protection
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Privacy Policy Changes
Planet may change its Privacy Policy occasionally at our discretion. Visitors are encouraged to check this page for updates. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance.