Privacy Policy

Who We Are

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Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to assist in spam detection. If you use the Gravatar service, an anonymized string generated from your email (also known as a hash) may be sent to check for usage. After approval, your profile picture is visible with your comment.

Media

If you upload images to the site, please avoid embedding location data (EXIF GPS) in your uploads. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data embedded in images.

Cookies

When leaving a comment, you may opt to save your name, email, and website in cookies. This is for convenience, allowing you to avoid re-entering information for future comments. These cookies last for one year. When visiting our login page, a temporary cookie is set to confirm if your browser accepts cookies; this cookie is discarded when the browser closes.

Upon logging in, several cookies save login information and screen display preferences. Login cookies last two days, and screen options cookies last a year. Selecting “Remember Me” extends login retention for two weeks. Logging out removes the login cookies. Editing or publishing an article saves an additional cookie in your browser, which expires after one day.

Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you visited the other site directly. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed third-party tracking, and monitor interactions with embedded content, including tracking your interactions if logged into those websites.

Who We Share Your Data With

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

Data Retention

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This allows us to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically rather than holding them in a moderation queue. For registered users, personal information provided in their profile is also stored indefinitely. Users can view, edit, or delete personal information at any time, except for the username, which cannot be changed. Website administrators can also view and edit this information.

Your Data Rights

If you have an account on this site or have left comments, you can request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you. You may also request data deletion. This excludes any data required to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Where Your Data is Sent

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service. Additionally, data may be shared with third-party providers who assist in website operations, analytics, or marketing, all of which adhere to our privacy standards.

How We Protect Your Data

We prioritize the security of your personal information, utilizing encryption (SSL) to secure sensitive data. Access to personal data is restricted to employees, agents, and contractors who need it to perform services, following strict confidentiality obligations.

Data Breach Procedures

In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users and relevant authorities as legally required. Prompt actions will be taken to minimize risks and prevent future incidents.

Third-Party Data

We may receive data about users from third parties, such as payment processors or analytics providers, to improve user experience and website functionality. This data is used strictly within our privacy standards.

Regulatory Compliance

If required, we may disclose your data to comply with legal obligations or government requests. Where possible, we will notify you beforehand, unless prohibited by law.

Contact Information

For questions or more information about our privacy practices, please contact us at .