Comments
When visitors leave comments on our site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.
Media
If you upload images to our website, please avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the site can download and extract this location data from images.
Cookies
- If you leave a comment, you may opt in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These are for your convenience, so you don’t need to re-enter your details for future comments. These cookies last one year.
- Visiting our login page sets a temporary cookie to check if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
- When you log in, several cookies are set to store your login and screen display preferences. Login cookies last two days, or two weeks if you select “Remember Me.” Screen options cookies last one year.
- Editing or publishing an article adds a cookie containing the post ID. This cookie expires after one day and stores no personal data.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves exactly as if you visited that website. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content — especially if you’re logged in to that website.
Who We Share Your Data With
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
How Long We Retain Your Data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely to automatically recognize and approve future comments.
For registered users (if applicable), we store the personal information provided in their user profiles. All users can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except usernames). Website administrators can also view and edit that information.
Your Data Rights
If you have an account or have left comments, you can request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you — including any data you’ve provided. You may also request that we erase your personal data, except any data we’re required to retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.