About Us
The website operates under standard privacy practices to ensure user data protection.
Comments
When users submit comments, the following data may be collected:
- Information provided in the comment form.
- The commenter’s IP address and browser user agent for spam detection.
An anonymized hash derived from the commenter’s email address may be shared with a third-party service to check for profile association. Profile pictures linked to comments may become publicly visible upon approval.
Uploaded Media
Users uploading media files should avoid including embedded location data (such as EXIF GPS). Others may extract location details from publicly available images.
Cookies
- Comment Cookies: Optional cookies may store name, email, and website details for convenience (expires after 1 year).
- Login Cookies: Temporary cookies verify browser compatibility (deleted upon closing the browser). Additional cookies retain login preferences (2 days to 1 year, depending on settings).
- Editor Cookies: A session cookie saves post-editing information (expires in 1 day).
Embedded Content
Embedded content (e.g., videos, articles) follows the privacy policies of the originating websites, which may track interactions, especially if users are logged into those platforms.
Data Sharing
- Password reset requests include the requester’s IP address in the confirmation email.
Data Retention
- Comments: Retained indefinitely to streamline future approvals.
- User Accounts: Stored profile data is editable by users (except usernames) and administrators.
User Rights
Users with accounts or comments may:
- Request an exported copy of their stored data.
- Request data erasure (excluding information retained for legal/security purposes).
Data Processing
Comments may undergo automated spam screening.