When visitors submit comments on the site, we gather the information displayed in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string, to aid in spam detection.
Media
If you upload images to the website, it’s best to refrain from including images that contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the site can download and access any location data present in the images.
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site, you may opt in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.
Who we share your data with
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
How long do we retain your data
When you leave a comment, both the comment and its metadata are kept indefinitely. This allows us to automatically recognize and approve any subsequent comments instead of placing them in a moderation queue.
For users who register on our website, we also store the personal information they provide in their profiles. All users can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time, although they cannot change their username. Website administrators also have access to see and edit this information.
What rights do you have over your data
If you have an account on this site or have left comments, you can request to receive a file containing the personal data we have about you, including any information you’ve provided. You can also ask us to delete any personal data we hold about you. However, this does not include data that we are required to retain for administrative, legal, or security reasons.
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
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