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 for spam detection purposes. For enhanced security and transparency, we want to inform you that an anonymized string (hash) created from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service if you use it. You can review Gravatar’s privacy policy at https://automattic.com/privacy/. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture will be visible to the public alongside your comment.
Media Usage
We advise against uploading images containing embedded location data (EXIF GPS) to our website. Please note that website visitors can download and extract location data from any images posted on the site.
Cookie Policy
Our cookie policy includes several key components:
Comment Cookies
By leaving a comment, you may opt-in to save your name, email address, and website in cookies for one year, streamlining future commenting experiences.
Technical Cookies
- A temporary cookie is set on login page visits to verify browser cookie compatibility
- Login cookies persist for two days
- Screen option cookies remain active for one year
- “Remember Me” selection extends login persistence to two weeks
- Article editing creates a one-day cookie containing the post ID
Embedded Content
Our articles may contain embedded content (videos, images, articles, etc.) from external websites. This content functions as if you visited the original site directly. These external websites may:
- Collect data about you
- Use their own cookies
- Employ additional third-party tracking
- Monitor your interaction with the embedded content
- Track logged-in user interactions
Data Sharing and Security
IP addresses are included in password reset emails for security purposes.
Data Retention
- Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely for automated follow-up comment approval
- Registered user profile information is stored and manageable by users
- Username changes are restricted
- Website administrators have access to view and edit user information
Your Data Rights
Registered users and commenters can:
- Request an export of their personal data
- Request erasure of their personal data
- Access, edit, or delete their personal information (except usernames)
Note: Some data retention may be required for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Data Processing
All visitor comments are processed through an automated spam detection service to maintain site security and quality.
For any privacy-related queries or concerns, please contact our administrative team.
Updated: February 2025