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, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to assist with spam detection.

An anonymized string created from your email address (known as a hash) may be shared with the Gravatar service to determine if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After your comment is approved, your profile picture (if linked to Gravatar) becomes visible to the public in the context of your comment.

Media

If you upload images to the website, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website can download and extract location data from such images.

Cookies

  • If you leave a comment on our site, you may opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies will last for one year.
  • When visiting our login page, a temporary cookie is set to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
  • When you log in, we set several cookies to save your login information and screen display preferences:
    • Login cookies last for two days.
    • Screen options cookies last for one year.
    • If you select “Remember Me,” your login will persist for two weeks. Logging out removes the login cookies.
  • If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie is stored in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the edited article. It 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 the visitor has visited the external website directly.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with their content. This may include tracking your interactions if you have an account with the external website and are logged in.

What Data We Collect

In addition to the data outlined above, we may collect personal data when you:

  • Fill out a contact form, including your name, email address, and any other information you voluntarily provide.
  • Subscribe to our newsletter or other mailing lists.

We collect this information to provide requested services and improve your experience on our site.

Who we share your data with

  • If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
  • We may share data with third-party service providers who assist us in delivering website functionality, such as hosting services, analytics, or email marketing tools. These providers are required to handle your data securely and only for specified purposes.

Analytics

We use analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to track website traffic and user behavior to improve our content and functionality.

  • This data may include your IP address, browser type, device information, and interactions on the site.
  • You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking using tools like the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

How long we retain your data

  • Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to automatically recognize and approve any follow-up comments without moderation.
  • For registered users (if any), personal information is stored in their user profile. Users can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (with the exception of their username). Website administrators can also view and edit this information.

What rights you have over your data

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, including any data you provided to us.
  • Deletion of any personal data we hold about you, excluding data we are obligated to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Security Measures

We take reasonable measures to secure your personal data, including:

  • Encryption for sensitive data.
  • Access restrictions for authorized personnel only.
  • Regular monitoring and updates to security protocols.

Please note that no method of data transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we discover that a child has provided personal data, we will delete it promptly.

International Users

If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your data may be transferred and processed in the United States. By using our site, you consent to this transfer.

Where your data is sent

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

Policy Updates

We may update this privacy policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page, and, where appropriate, we will notify users via email or a notice on our website.

Contact Information

For any privacy-related inquiries or concerns, please contact us using the form on our contact page.