When visitors leave comments on our site, we collect not only the data entered in the comment form, such as the name and message but also additional information to enhance the security and functionality of the platform. This includes the visitor’s IP address, which helps us track the origin of the comment, and the browser’s user agent details, which provide insight into the type of device and software being used. These measures help us prevent spam and maintain a safe, user-friendly environment for everyone.
A ground version of your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service to check if you have an account with them.
Media:
When uploading images to the website, please ensure they do not contain fixed location data (such as EXIF GPS). Visitors to the site may be able to download and extract location information from the images you upload.
Cookies:
When you leave a comment on our site, you have the option to save your name, email address, and website in cookies. This is for your ease and convenience, so you won’t need to re-enter your details the next time you comment. These cookies will remain active for one year. Upon logging in, we will create several cookies to retain your login information and display preferences. Login cookies are valid for two days, whereas display preference cookies are stored for one year. If you opt for “Remember Me,” your login will be retained for two weeks. If you sign out of your account, the login cookies will be cleared and removed.
Embedded content
The articles prominent on this site may contain embedded media (such as videos, images, articles, etc.). Media embedded from external websites functions in specifically the same manner as if the visitor has navigated to that external site.
These websites might gather information about you, utilize cookies, integrate additional third-party tracking mechanisms, and observe your engagement with that embedded content. This includes monitoring your involvement with the embedded material if you possess an account and are logged into that site.
Sharing the data
When you initiate a password reset, your IP address will be included in the email that facilitates the reset process.
Retaining the data
If you submit a comment, both the comment and its related metadata will be preserved indefinitely. This enables us to automatically detect and approve any follow-up comments rather than keeping them in a moderation queue. For users who create an account on our website, we also retain the personal data they provide in their user profile. Every user has the option to view, alter, or remove their personal information at any time (though they cannot modify their username). Website administrators are also able to access and edit that information.
User Rights
If you possess an account on this website or have submitted comments, you can ask to obtain an exported file of the personal information we retain about you, which includes any information you have shared with us. Additionally, you can request the deletion of any personal information we have about you. However, this does not encompass any data that we are required to maintain for administrative, legal, or security reasons.