Privacy Policy

Data Collection and Usage Policy

Comment Submissions

When users post comments on our website, we collect the details they provide, such as their IP address and browser information. This helps us manage the comment section and prevent spam. If the email address you use is linked to a Gravatar profile, we may send a hashed version of your email to Gravatar for verification purposes. You can review Gravatar’s privacy policy for more details. Once your comment is approved, any profile picture associated with your account will be shown alongside your comment.

Uploading Media

If you upload media, such as images, we recommend removing any embedded location data (EXIF GPS) that may be included in the file. This information could potentially be accessed by other users who view the media.

Cookies and Saving Information

When you leave a comment, you have the option to save your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. This allows you to avoid re-entering your details for future comments. These cookies remain valid for one year. Additionally, when you visit the login page, a temporary cookie is created to verify if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie doesn’t contain personal data and is deleted when the browser is closed.

Login Cookies

After logging in, the system will create additional cookies to store your login credentials and preferences. Login-related cookies last for two days, and display preference cookies are retained for one year. If you select the “Remember Me” option, your session will stay active for two weeks. Logging out will delete these cookies. When you edit or publish content, a cookie with the post ID is stored and expires after 24 hours.

Embedded Content

Our site may include embedded content, such as videos or images, from third-party websites. Interaction with this content is equivalent to visiting the third-party site directly. These external platforms may collect data, use cookies, and track your activity, especially if you’re logged into their services.

Data Sharing

If you request a password reset, we will include your IP address in the reset email to verify your identity.

Data Retention

We keep comments and their metadata indefinitely to expedite future comment approvals. We also retain user information in registered profiles. You have the right to access, modify, or delete your personal information at any time, except for your username, which cannot be changed. Site administrators also have access to this data.

Your Data Rights

If you have an account or have left comments, you are entitled to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you. You can also ask us to delete your data, except in cases where we are required to retain certain information for legal, security, or administrative reasons.

Data Processing

Visitor comments may be processed through automated systems to detect and prevent spam. Please note that this privacy policy may be updated periodically, so we encourage you to review it regularly for any changes.