Privacy Policy
Comments :
When visitors interact with our website, we collect certain data to enhance user experience and ensure site security. This includes information provided in comments, the visitor’s IP address, and browser user agent string for spam detection purposes.
Media:
When uploading images to our website, please refrain from including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Cookies:
If you choose to leave a comment on our site, you have the option to save your name, email address, and website in cookies. These cookies are designed for your convenience, eliminating the need to re-enter your details when leaving subsequent comments. These cookies remain valid for one year.
Additionally, when accessing our login page, a temporary cookie is set to determine your browser’s cookie acceptance. This cookie does not contain personal data and is discarded upon closing your browser.
Upon logging in, multiple cookies are established to save your login information and screen display preferences. Login cookies are active for two days, while screen options cookies last for a year. If “Remember Me” is selected during login, your session will persist for two weeks. Logging out removes the login cookies.
Editing or publishing an article generates an additional cookie in your browser, containing no personal data and expiring after one day.
Embedded Content:
Articles on our site may feature embedded content (e.g., videos, images) from other websites. This content behaves similarly to if the visitor had visited the respective website directly, potentially collecting data, utilizing cookies, and tracking interactions. These websites may also monitor interactions if you have an account and are logged in.
Data Sharing:
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
Data Retention:
Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to facilitate automatic approval of follow-up comments.
For registered users, personal information provided in user profiles is stored. Users can manage their personal information, except for usernames, which cannot be changed. Website administrators have access to and can modify this information.
Data Rights:
Registered users and commenters can request an exported file of their provided personal data or request its deletion. However, certain data may be retained for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Data Processing:
Visitor comments may undergo automated spam detection.
