Privacy Policy for Gistsarena.xyz
At Gistsarena.xyz, we protect your privacy and ensure your personal information is handled securely and responsibly. This privacy policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use it, and the steps we take to safeguard your data.
Information We Collect
- Comments
When visitors leave comments on Gistsarena.xyz, we collect:- Information provided in the comment form.
- The visitor’s IP address and browser user agent to assist with spam detection.
- An anonymized string (hash) of your email address, which may be shared with the Gravatar service for profile verification.
- Media
If you upload images to the site, please ensure they do not include embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website can download and extract such data from uploaded images. - Cookies
Gistsarena.xyz uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience:- If you leave a comment, you can choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies. These will last for one year.
- Cookies are also used for login sessions and screen display preferences. Login cookies are stored for two days, and screen preference cookies last for a year. Selecting “Remember Me” will keep you logged in for two weeks.
- Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on Gistsarena.xyz may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves as if the visitor has directly visited the other website. These external sites may:- Collect your data.
- Use cookies.
- Embed additional third-party tracking.
- Monitor your interaction with the embedded content, particularly if you are logged into their platform.
Data Usage and Sharing
- Comment Data
Visitor comments may be processed through automated spam detection services. If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email. - Data Retention
- Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to streamline the approval process for follow-up comments.
- For registered users, personal information stored in their user profiles can be viewed, edited, or deleted (except usernames).
Your Rights
- Access to Data
You can request:- An exported file of the personal data we hold about you.
- The deletion of any personal data we have about you, except for data retained for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
- Control Over Personal Data
Registered users can manage their account details and preferences directly in their profile settings.
Data Protection
- Automated Detection
Visitor comments may be monitored by automated spam detection services to maintain a safe and secure environment. - Security Measures
We implement reasonable measures to ensure your data is protected and secure.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact us via our support email at support@gistsarena.xyz.
By using Gistsarena.xyz, you agree to the practices outlined in this privacy policy.
This privacy policy ensures transparency and provides you with control over your personal data.