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Comments
When visitors submit comments on our site, we collect the information provided in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string. This data is used to assist in spam detection.
An anonymised string generated from your email address, known as a hash, may be shared with the Gravatar service to determine if you have an associated profile. You can review the Gravatar service’s Privacy Policy at this link: https://automattic.com/privacy/. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture will be publicly displayed alongside it.
Media
When uploading images to the website, it is advisable to refrain from including any embedded location data (such as EXIF GPS information). Visitors to the website have the capability to download images and extract any location data contained within.
Cookies
When you leave a comment on our website, you have the option to save your name, email address, and website in cookies. This feature is designed for your convenience, allowing you to avoid re-entering your details for future comments. Please note that these cookies will remain active for one year.
Upon visiting our login page, we will place a temporary cookie in your browser to ascertain whether it accepts cookies. This cookie does not contain any personal information and will be deleted automatically when you close your browser.
Upon logging in, we will create several cookies to store your login details and preferences regarding screen display. The login cookies are valid for two days, while the cookies for screen options will remain for one year. If you choose the “Remember Me” option, your login will be retained for two weeks. Please note that if you log out of your account, the login cookies will be deleted.
When you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be stored in your browser. This cookie does not contain any personal information; it merely serves to identify the post ID of the article you have just edited. It will expire after one day.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may contain embedded content, such as videos, images, and articles. This embedded content functions in the same manner as if the visitor had directly accessed the originating website.
These websites may gather information about you, employ cookies, incorporate additional third-party tracking tools, and monitor your interactions with the embedded content. This includes tracking your engagement with the content if you have an account and are logged into the website.
Who we share your data with
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the email notification.
How long we retain your data
When you leave a comment, both the comment and its associated metadata are stored indefinitely. This practice allows us to automatically identify and approve any subsequent comments, rather than having to place them in a moderation queue.
For users who register on our website, we store the personal information they provide in their user profiles. All users have the ability to view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time, although they cannot change their username. Additionally, website administrators have access to view and edit this information as well.
What rights you have over your data
If you possess an account on this website or have previously submitted comments, you may request an exported file containing the personal data we hold about you, which includes any information you have provided. Additionally, you have the right to request the deletion of any personal data we maintain about you. Please note that this excludes any data we are required to retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be subject to verification by an automated spam detection service.