Who we are
Our Privacy Policy website address is: https://www.mikoulloa.com.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help 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/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, 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
If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These 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.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie does not contain personal data and is discarded when you close your browser, following the privacy policy.
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. assuming that you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. When you log out of your account, the system removes the login cookies.
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.
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 in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
When you visit these websites, they may collect data about you and use cookies. They may also embed additional third-party tracking and monitor how you interact with the embedded content. If you have an account and are logged in to the website, they may track your interaction with the embedded content.
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 is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users that register on our website (if any), 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) due to privacy policy. 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 can request to receive 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. This excludes any data we must retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where we send your data
An automated spam detection service may check visitor comments.
Websites with Information on Privacy Policies:
- Privacy Rights Clearinghouse:
- Link: https://privacyrights.org/
- Description: This non-profit organization provides comprehensive resources on privacy issues, including explanations of different privacy policies, laws, and best practices. They offer guides, articles, and tools to help individuals understand their privacy rights and protect their data.
- Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF):
- Link: https://www.eff.org/
- Description: The EFF is a digital rights advocacy group that focuses on defending online privacy and freedom of expression. Their website offers a wealth of information on privacy policies, surveillance, and related topics, often with a focus on legal and policy perspectives.
- National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST):
- Link: https://www.nist.gov/
- Description: NIST, a U.S. government agency, develops standards and guidelines for various technologies, including privacy. Their website offers resources related to privacy frameworks, risk management, and data security, making it a valuable resource for understanding privacy policy best practices. (You may need to search within their website for specific privacy policy resources).
- International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP):
- Link: https://iapp.org/
- Description: The IAPP is a global non-profit organization focused on privacy professionals. Their website offers a range of resources, including articles, white papers, and educational materials on privacy policies, regulations, and best practices. They are a great resource for in-depth understanding of the privacy field.
These websites offer varying perspectives and levels of detail on privacy policies. I hope these resources help you gain a better understanding of this important topic.