Comments:
When visitors leave comments on our site, we collect the necessary data provided in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string. This data is utilised for the sole purpose of spam detection and ensuring a secure environment for all users.
Media:
Should you upload images to our website, kindly refrain from including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may access and extract location data from images displayed on the website.
Cookies:
By leaving a comment on our site, you have the option to opt-in to save your name, email address, and website in cookies. These cookies are designed for your convenience, eliminating the need to repeatedly fill in your details when leaving another comment. The cookies will remain active for a duration of one year.
Additionally, when you visit our login page, a temporary cookie is set to verify your browser’s acceptance of cookies. Rest assured, this cookie contains no personal data and is discarded upon closing your browser.
Upon logging in, we will establish various cookies to save your login information and screen display preferences. The login cookies are valid for two days, while screen options cookies persist for one year. Opting for the “Remember Me” feature will extend your login duration to two weeks. Logging out of your account will automatically remove the login cookies.
Furthermore, if you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser, containing no personal data, and will expire after one day.
Embedded Content from Other Websites:
Articles on our site may include embedded content, such as videos, images, articles, etc., from other websites. Please note that embedded content from external sources behaves the same as if you had visited the respective website directly.
These external websites may collect data about you, utilise cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with their embedded content, especially if you have an account and are logged in on those websites.
Data Sharing:
In the event that you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email to ensure security measures are maintained.
Data Retention:
Any comments and associated metadata left on our site will be retained indefinitely. This measure is in place to streamline the approval process for follow-up comments and to avoid unnecessary moderation queues.
For registered users on our website, we retain the personal information provided in their user profile. Users have full access to view, edit, or delete their personal information, with the exception of the username, which remains unchangeable. Website administrators are also authorised to access and modify user information.
Data Rights:
If you possess an account on our site or have left comments, you are entitled to request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any information you have shared with us. Furthermore, you may request the deletion of your personal data. However, please note that certain data may be retained for administrative, legal, or security purposes, as mandated by law.
Data Processing:
Visitor comments may be automatically checked through a spam detection service to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all users.