Privacy Policy
Information We Collect
When you interact with our website (e.g., leaving comments or submitting forms), we may collect:
- Information you provide (such as name, email, and comment content)
- Technical details (IP address, browser type) for security and spam detection
If you use Gravatar, an anonymized hash of your email may be shared with their service. See Gravatar Privacy Policy.
Media
Avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may download and extract location data from images posted on the site.
Cookies
We use cookies to improve your experience:
- Comment cookies: Save your details for convenience (lasts 1 year)
- Login cookies: Store login info and display preferences (2 days to 2 weeks)
- Session cookies: Temporary, discarded when you close your browser
Embedded Content
Articles may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images). These behave as if you visited the source site, which may collect data and use tracking technologies.
Data Sharing
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
Data Retention
- Comments and metadata are retained indefinitely for moderation purposes.
- Registered users can view, edit, or delete their profile information anytime (except username).
Your Rights
You can request:
- Deletion of your personal data (except where legally required)
Where We Send Data
Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.
