ByteNet Online is a memorial website dedicated to preserving the history of Love Bytes BBS and ByteNet Online (1994-2005). We collect minimal information to operate the site and protect against spam.
Information We Collect
1. Analytics Data (Google Analytics)
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This service collects:
- Pages you visit
- Time spent on site
- Browser and device information
- General geographic location (city/country level)
- Referral source (how you found us)
Google Analytics uses cookies to track this information. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
2. Graffiti Wall Submissions
When you submit a message to our Graffiti Wall, we collect:
- Your name/handle - as you enter it in the form
- Your message - the text you submit
- IP address - automatically logged for spam prevention
- Submission timestamp - date and time of submission
All Graffiti Wall messages are moderated before appearing publicly. Your IP address is stored for spam prevention but is never displayed publicly.
How We Use Your Information
Google Analytics Data
- Understand which pages are most popular
- Improve site content and navigation
- See how people find ByteNet's history
Graffiti Wall Data
- Display approved messages on the public Graffiti Wall
- Prevent spam and abuse
- Track repeat offenders via IP address
- Moderate content for appropriateness
• Sell or share your data with third parties
• Use your information for marketing
• Display IP addresses publicly
• Require registration or accounts
Data Storage & Security
Graffiti Wall messages are stored in a simple JSON file on our web server. Only the site administrator can access this file. Messages and IP addresses are retained indefinitely unless you request deletion.
Google Analytics data is stored by Google according to their privacy policy.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of any message you submitted
- Deletion: Request removal of your message and associated data
- Correction: Request updates to information you submitted
- Opt-out: Disable Google Analytics tracking (see above)
To exercise these rights, contact us at: sysop@bytenet.com
Cookies
This site uses cookies only through Google Analytics for anonymous traffic analysis. These cookies do not store personally identifiable information. You can block cookies through your browser settings without affecting site functionality (except analytics).
Third-Party Links
Our site contains links to external websites (primarily Internet Archive). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing them with information.
Children's Privacy
This site is a historical memorial and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a child has submitted information to our Graffiti Wall, please contact us for removal.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy occasionally. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date at the top. For significant changes, we may add a notice on the homepage.
Contact Us
Questions about this privacy policy or your data?
Email: sysop@bytenet.com