Effective Date: 5-22-2025
Website: https://duranadvisors.com
At Duran Advisors, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.
1. Who We Are
Our website address is: https://duranadvisors.com. We provide business brokerage content and services, and this policy applies to all data collected through our website.
2. What Personal Data We Collect and Why
Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect:
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The information shown in the comment form
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The visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string (for spam detection)
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A hash of your email address may be shared with Gravatar to see if you use the service
Gravatar Privacy Policy
Once your comment is approved, your profile picture may appear publicly with your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the site, avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as other users can extract this data.
Cookies
We use cookies to:
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Save your name, email, and website for future comments (lasts one year)
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Support login functionality and preferences (login cookies last 2 days to 2 weeks)
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Enable article editing features (post ID cookies expire after one day)
We also use third-party cookies and similar technologies for marketing and analytics purposes.
Third-Party Tracking and Email Association
When you visit or log in to our website, cookies and similar technologies may be used by our service providers (such as Retention.com) to associate your website activities with other personal information they may have about you, including your email address (hashed or unhashed). This allows us (or them) to send marketing communications based on your interactions.
You may opt out of this type of tracking by visiting: https://app.retention.com/optout
We process this data based on our legitimate interests in marketing and improving our services. Where legally required (e.g. in the EU), we seek your consent before deploying these cookies.
Embedded Content
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images). These behave just like visiting the source website, which may:
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Collect your data
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Use cookies
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Track interactions (if you’re logged into those sites)
3. Analytics
We use analytics tools to help us understand how visitors engage with our website. This data is anonymized where possible and used to improve the functionality and content of our site.
4. How Long We Retain Your Data
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Comments and associated metadata are retained indefinitely.
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Registered users (if any): We store personal information in user profiles, which users can view, edit, or delete anytime (except username). Admins can also manage this data.
5. Your Data Rights
If you have an account or have left comments, you may:
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Request an exported file of the personal data we hold
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Request that we delete your personal data (except for data we must retain for legal, administrative, or security purposes)
Contact us at info {at} duranadvisors {dot} com to make these requests.
6. Where We Send Your Data
Visitor comments may be screened by automated spam detection tools. We also work with trusted marketing and analytics providers who may process anonymized or pseudonymized data.
7. How We Protect Your Data
We use industry-standard measures to secure your data, including:
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SSL encryption
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Regular software updates
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Access controls for administrative accounts
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. The effective date will be noted at the top of this page. We encourage you to review it regularly.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or your personal data, please contact us at:
Email: info {at} duranadvisors {dot} com
Mailing Address: Duran Advisors
3900 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 1200
Metairie, La 70002
3900 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 1200
Metairie, La 70002