We’re committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect and how we use it.
Comments When you leave a comment, we collect the information you provide in the comment form, your IP address, and browser details. This helps us prevent spam. We may also use a service called Gravatar to show your profile picture next to your comment. Your email is converted into an anonymous code (a “hash”) and checked by Gravatar to see if you use their service.
Cookies
- For your convenience: If you leave a comment, you can save your name, email, and website in cookies so you don’t have to re-enter them next time. These cookies last for one year.
- For accounts: If you log in, we use temporary and permanent cookies to save your login and display preferences. Login cookies last for two days, while screen option cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login will last for two weeks.
Embedded Content Articles on our site may contain embedded content like videos, images, or articles from other websites. This content behaves just as if you visited the other website directly, which means they may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interaction with the content, especially if you have an account with them.
How We Use and Store Your Data
- Comments: We keep comments and their data indefinitely. This allows us to automatically approve any future comments from you.
- Registered Users: If you register on our site, we store the personal information you provide in your user profile. You can view, edit, or delete your information at any time (except your username).
- Data Sharing: If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email. We use an automated spam detection service to check visitor comments.
Your Data Rights If you have an account or have left comments, you can ask for a file of all the personal data we hold about you. You can also ask us to erase your personal data, though this doesn’t include data we are required to keep for administrative, legal, or security reasons.