User Comments
When you comment, we collect your info, IP, and browser data to block spam. We may use a hashed email with Gravatar for avatars. Approved comments show your profile image publicly.

Uploading Media

When uploading images, remove location data (like EXIF GPS) to prevent others from seeing your geographic info.

Use of Cookies

When you comment, your info can be saved in cookies for a year for convenience.

A temporary cookie on the login page verifies cookie support and clears on browser close.

Login cookies last 48 hours (or 14 days with “Remember Me”), while display settings cookies last a year.

Posting saves a cookie with the post ID for 24 hours, with no personal data.

Third-Party Embedded Content

Some site content includes embedded media that acts like visiting the original site. Those external sites may track you, use cookies, or monitor activity, especially if you’re logged in there.

Data Sharing

If you reset your password, your IP address will be included in the notification email.

Data Retention

Comments and metadata are stored permanently to speed up future approvals.

Registered users’ profiles hold their personal info, which they can update or delete anytime (except usernames). Admins can also access and edit this data.

Your Rights to Your Information

Registered users and commenters can request their personal data or ask for its deletion. Some data may be kept for legal or security reasons.

Where Your Data Goes

Comments may be checked by automated tools to prevent spam.