Privacy Policy
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Comments
Whenever guests post comments on our website, we gather the information provided in the comments section, as well as the guest's IP address and the browser's user agent details, to assist in identifying and preventing spam.
A coded version of your email address, known as a hash, might be given to the Gravatar service to determine if you have an account with them. You can review the privacy policy for the Gravatar service at this link: https://automattic.com/privacy. Once your comment is approved, your profile image will be displayed alongside your comment for everyone to see.
Media
When posting pictures on the website, refrain from adding photos that contain built-in geographic information (EXIF GPS). People who visit the website have the ability to download those pictures and retrieve any embedded location details.
Cookies
When posting a comment on our website, you have the option to allow us to store your personal information such as name, email, and website URL in cookies. This is designed to make things more convenient for you by preventing the need to re-enter your information each time you comment. These cookies have a lifespan of one year.
When you access our sign-in page, we'll place a short-term cookie to check whether your web browser is configured to allow cookies. This cookie doesn't store any of your personal information and will be deleted once you shut down your web browser.
Once you sign in, we'll create multiple cookies to record your sign-in details and preferences for how your screen appears. Cookies for logging in expire after two days, while those for screen settings remain for one year. Choosing "Remember Me" will keep you logged in for a fortnight. However, if you sign out, the cookies related to your login will be deleted.
When you modify or post an article, your browser will store an extra cookie. This cookie doesn't contain any of your personal information; it merely records the ID number of the article you recently altered. The cookie will automatically become invalid after 24 hours.
Embedded content from other websites
This website may contain integrated materials such as videos, images, and texts from external sources. When you interact with these elements, it’s akin to directly visiting the site from which the content originates.
These online platforms might gather personal information about you, utilize cookie technology, incorporate tracking systems from outside sources, and observe how you engage with the integrated material. This includes recording your interactions with the content if you possess an account on the platform and are signed in.
Who we share your data withIf you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
How long we retain your data
When you post a comment, both the comment itself and the associated data will be stored for an unlimited period of time. This practice allows us to identify and immediately approve subsequent comments without requiring them to be delayed for approval through a moderation process.
For individuals who sign up on our site, we retain the personal data they submit within their profile. Registered members have the ability to view, modify, or remove their personal data whenever they choose, although they are not able to alter their username. The personal data is also accessible to site administrators, who have the capability to edit it as well.
What rights you have over your data
Should you possess an account here, or if you've previously posted comments, you are entitled to ask for a copy of the personal information we retain about you, which encompasses all the details you've supplied to us. Additionally, you have the right to ask for the deletion of your personal information from our records. However, this request excludes any information that we are required to maintain for reasons of administration, legality, or security.