Comments
When a visitor leaves a comment, we collect the form data, IP address, and browser information to prevent spam. If using Gravatar, an anonymized hash of your email may be used to show your profile image alongside the comment after approval.
To keep the comment section safe and engaging, we collect basic info like your IP and browser type. If you use Gravatar, your profile photo might show up once your comment is approved.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Cookies
When you leave a comment on our website, you have the option to save your name, email address, and website in cookies. This makes it easier for you the next time you want to comment, as your information will already be filled in. These cookies are stored for one year, specifically to enhance your convenience during repeat visits.
If you visit our login page, the system temporarily stores a cookie to check if your browser supports cookies. This cookie doesn’t hold any personal data and is automatically discarded once you close your browser. It exists only to verify compatibility before login.
Upon logging in, several cookies are created to save your login credentials and display preferences. These login cookies remain active for two days. However, if you choose the “Remember Me” option during login, your session remains valid for two weeks. Meanwhile, display settings (like layout preferences) are saved for up to a year to maintain a personalized experience.
If you decide to edit or publish any article on the site, a new cookie is generated to track the post ID of that specific article. This cookie does not store personal information and is only used internally to support the editing process. It automatically expires after 24 hours.
Behavior of Embedded Elements from Other Sites
Our articles may feature embedded content such as videos, images, or posts from other websites. This embedded content behaves just like it would if you visited the original website directly. These external sites may collect your data, use cookies, and track your interaction with their content—including if you’re logged in to their platform. We do not control the data practices of these third-party services.
Some pages on our site may contain embedded media like YouTube videos, social posts, or third-party articles. When you interact with this content, those external sites may collect data, use cookies, or track your activity just as if you were on their site. This may include tracking if you are logged into their platform. Please review their privacy policies for more details.
Who Has Access to Your Information
If you request to reset your password, your IP address will be automatically included in the reset email for security and verification purposes.
How Long We Keep Your Information
If you leave a comment, we retain your comment and its metadata indefinitely. This helps us approve follow-up comments automatically instead of moderating them manually.
For registered users (if any), we store the personal data provided in their profile. Users can view, edit, or delete their info anytime (except the username). Site admins can also view and edit that data.
Your Control Over Your Personal Data
If you have an account on this site or have posted comments, you can request an exported file of the personal data we have stored about you. This includes any information you’ve directly provided. You may also request the deletion of your personal data. However, this doesn’t apply to data we must retain for legal, administrative, or security reasons.
Where your data is sent
To maintain site security and prevent spam, visitor comments may be processed through automated spam detection services. These services may temporarily analyze comment data, including IP addresses and content patterns.