Comments
When visitors leave 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 helps us detect and prevent spam.
An anonymized string (hash) generated from your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. You can view the Gravatar service privacy policy here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After your comment is approved, your profile picture becomes visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site, you can choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies. These are provided for your convenience so that you do not have to re-enter your details when leaving another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if you were visiting those websites directly.
These external websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with their embedded content, particularly if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
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 allows us to recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically rather than holding them in a moderation queue.
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 have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you, except for data we are required to keep for administrative, legal, or security reasons.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be reviewed through an automated spam detection service.
