Privacy Policy
Please read this document carefully on how we handle and store your data.
Comments
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 assist in spam detection.
Media
If you upload images to the website, we recommend removing embedded location data (EXIF GPS) prior to uploading. Visitors to the site may be able to download and extract location data from images posted on the website.
Cookies
If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. This is for your convenience so you do not have to re-enter your details for future comments. These cookies will last for one year.
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When visiting our login page, a temporary cookie will be set to check if your browser accepts cookies. It contains no personal data and is discarded when your browser is closed.
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Upon logging in, several cookies will store your login details and screen display preferences:
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Login cookies last for two days.
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Screen options cookies last for one year.
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Selecting “Remember Me” extends login for two weeks.
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Logging out removes login cookies.
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If you edit or publish an article, a cookie will be stored indicating the post ID. It contains no personal data and expires in 24 hours.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves as if the visitor has accessed the external website directly.
These sites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content—especially if you’re logged in to that external site.
Payment and Membership Information
When you make a payment or sign up for a membership, we collect necessary personal and financial information such as:
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Name
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Billing address
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Email address
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Payment details (e.g., credit card information)
This information is securely transmitted and processed via our third-party payment gateway. We do not store your full payment information (such as credit card numbers) on our servers.
Our payment provider(s) comply with PCI-DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) to ensure your data is handled safely. You may review their privacy policies directly through their platforms.
Membership account information may include:
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Account type and preferences
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Purchase history
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Renewal dates and status
This data helps us manage your access to premium content, recurring payments, and account services.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell your personal data. However, data may be shared with trusted third-party services as necessary for:
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Processing payments
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Managing memberships
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Providing email communication
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Security and analytics
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
How Long We Retain Your Data
Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely.
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For registered users, personal information is stored in their user profiles. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal data at any time (except usernames). Website administrators can also view and edit that information.
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Payment and membership data is retained for as long as necessary to fulfill transactions, maintain legal compliance, and manage your subscription.
What Rights You Have Over Your Data
You may request:
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An exported file of your personal data
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Deletion of your personal information
This excludes any data we must retain for administrative, legal, or security reasons.
To make a request, please contact us via the contact form or email listed on the website.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service. Payment and membership data may be securely transmitted to our third-party payment processors and analytics tools.
Data Protection and Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
We encourage users to use strong passwords and keep their login credentials private.