Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 2023

 This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information we receive from users of the Site.

By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use the Site.

Media:

If you upload images to the website, please be aware that you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.

Cookies:

When you interact with our website, we may use cookies to enhance your experience and provide certain functionalities. Here’s how we use cookies:

• If you leave a comment on our site, you may opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These cookies are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.

• When you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie 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 will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.

• If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.

Who We Share Your Data With:

Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to safeguarding your data. We do not share your personal information with third parties unless required for legal or security purposes. If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email.

How Long We Retain Your Data:

We retain certain data for specific purposes. If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is to recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.

For users who register on our website, we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.

What Rights You Have Over Your Data:

If you have an account on this site or have left comments, you have certain rights regarding your data. You can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You also have the right to request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. However, this does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Where Your Data Is Sent:

Please be aware that visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

Your privacy is important to us, and we are dedicated to transparency and safeguarding your data. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your privacy or the use of your data, please feel free to contact us through the contact information provided on our website.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date stated at the top of this page and will remain in effect except with respect to any changes in its provisions in the future, which will be in effect immediately after being posted on this page.

We reserve the right to update or change our Privacy Policy at any time, and you should check this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Service after we post any modifications to the Privacy Policy on this page will constitute your acknowledgment of the modifications and your consent to abide and be bound by the modified Privacy Policy.

If we make any material changes to this Privacy Policy, we will notify you either through the email address you have provided us or by placing a prominent notice on our website.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the contact information provided on our website.