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Comments
When a user submits a comment on the website, we gather the data entered in the comment form, along with the user's IP address and browser identification details. This helps us prevent spam and unauthorized activity.
Additionally, we may generate a scrambled hash version of the email address you provide and share it with the Gravatar service to verify whether you use it. You can review their full privacy policy at https://automattic.com/privacy/. After your comment is moderated and approved, your Gravatar profile image may become visible next to your published comment.
Media
When uploading images to the site, please ensure they do not contain embedded GPS location data (EXIF). Other visitors could potentially download the images and extract that geolocation information.
Cookies
If you leave a comment, you may choose to have your name, email address, and website saved in cookies. This is done for your convenience, so you don't have to re-enter your details each time you comment. These cookies stay active for 12 months.
When you visit the login page, a temporary cookie will be set to check whether your browser allows cookies. This cookie doesn’t retain any personal data and is deleted once the session ends.
Upon logging in, several cookies are stored to remember your login status and screen display preferences. The login cookies are valid for two days, and screen preference cookies are stored for one year. If you tick “Remember Me,” your login will persist for 14 days. Logging out will erase these cookies immediately.
If you update or publish an article, your browser will save an additional cookie that helps identify the post you’re editing. This temporary cookie includes no personal data and expires in 24 hours.
Embedded Content from External Platforms
Certain posts on this website may display content sourced from outside platforms — such as embedded videos, images, or written materials. This third-party content operates exactly as it would if you were accessing it directly on the original site.
When such content is loaded, the external website might gather your personal information, use cookies, implement third-party tracking tools, and analyze your interaction with their content — especially if you’re logged into their service.
Data Sharing Practices
If you initiate a password reset, your device’s IP address will be included in the email sent for password verification purposes.
Data Retention Period
When you leave a comment, both the comment and related metadata are stored indefinitely. This allows us to auto-approve any future comments you make, instead of putting them through manual review.
For users who sign up on our platform, we store the personal data provided in their account profiles. Users are allowed to view, change, or delete their information at any time — except for usernames, which are fixed. Site administrators also have the ability to access and update user data as needed.
Your Data Rights Explained
If you’ve registered an account or posted comments on this website, you have the right to demand a full export of your personal information associated with your activity including anything you’ve personally provided.
You can also ask us to erase this data. However, certain records may need to be retained due to legal, administrative, or security obligations.
Data Destination and Processing
To prevent spam, all user comments may be routed through automated systems that identify and filter out malicious or unwanted content.