Your privacy is very important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you interact with our website.
Information We Collect
1. Comments
When you leave comments on the site, we collect the information displayed in the comment form, your IP address, and your browser user agent to help detect spam.
- Once your comment is approved, your profile picture will be visible alongside your comment.
2. Media
If you upload images to the site, please ensure they do not include embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract this data from uploaded images.
3. Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience:
- When you leave a comment, you can save your name, email, and website in cookies for future convenience. These cookies last for one year.
- Temporary cookies are set on the login page to check if your browser accepts cookies. These are deleted when you close your browser.
- Login cookies are stored for two days, while screen preference cookies last for a year. Selecting “Remember Me” extends the login session for two weeks.
- Cookies related to edited or published articles expire after one day.
4. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the external website directly. These websites may:
- Collect data about you.
- Use cookies and third-party tracking.
- Monitor your interactions, especially if logged into their platform.
How We Use Your Data
- To approve comments without manual moderation.
- To store personal details for registered users, allowing them to manage their profiles.
How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely for efficient follow-ups.
- Registered users’ personal information is stored until they choose to delete or edit it. Website administrators can also manage this data.
Your Rights Over Your Data
If you have an account or have left comments, you may:
- Request an exported file of the personal data we hold.
- Request the deletion of your personal data (excluding data retained for legal, administrative, or security purposes).
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.