Privacy Policy

Data Collection and Usage Policy

Comment Submissions

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

Uploading Media

When uploading media files, such as images, we recommend removing any location data (EXIF GPS) embedded in the file. This type of data could be accessed by others who view the file.

Cookies and Saving Your Information

If you leave a comment, you can opt to store your name, email, and website in cookies for future use, so you don’t have to re-enter this information. These cookies will remain active for one year. A temporary cookie is created when you visit the login page to check if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal information and is deleted when the browser is closed.

Login Cookies

Once logged in, additional cookies are generated to store login credentials and display preferences. Login cookies are valid for two days, while display preference cookies remain active for a year. If you select “Remember Me,” your session will stay active for two weeks. Logging out removes these cookies. Additionally, when you edit or publish content, a cookie containing the post ID is stored, which expires after 24 hours.

Embedded Content

Our site may include embedded content, such as videos or images, from third-party websites. Interacting with this content is treated as though you are visiting the third-party site directly. These external platforms may collect your data, use cookies, and track your interactions, 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 for verification purposes.

Data Retention

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

Your Rights Over Your Data

If you have an account or have left comments, you have the right to request a copy of the personal data we store about you. You can also request that your data be deleted, unless we are required to retain certain information for legal, administrative, or security reasons.

Data Processing

Comments from visitors may be processed using automated systems to detect spam. Please note that this privacy policy may be updated from time to time, so we encourage you to check it regularly for any changes.