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 help with spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture becomes visible to the public within the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, please avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website can download and extract location data from the images.
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site, you can opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These cookies are for your convenience, so you don’t need to re-enter your details when posting another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
When you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to check if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
After logging in, several cookies will be set up to save your login information and screen display preferences. Login cookies last for two days, while screen options cookies last for one year. Selecting “Remember Me” will extend your login for two weeks. When you log out, the login cookies are removed.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie contains no personal data and simply stores the post ID of the article you edited. It expires after one day.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves the same way as if you visited that external website. These websites may collect your data, use cookies, and track your interactions, especially if you have an account with them and are logged in.
Who We Share Your Data With
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
How Long We Retain Your Data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This helps us automatically approve follow-up comments instead of holding them for moderation.
For users that register on our website (if applicable), we store the personal information provided in their user profile. Users can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except for the username). Website administrators can also view and modify this information.
What Rights You Have Over Your Data
If you have an account or have left comments, you can request an exported file of the personal data we hold, including any data you’ve provided. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold, except for data we need to retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
This version includes the mobile number, email, and address as requested.
