1. Who We Are
Our website address is: https://mydealshaven.com.
2. Information We Collect
Comments
When you leave a comment, we collect:
- Your name, email address, and website (if provided).
- Your IP address and browser user agent for spam detection.
- An anonymized hash of your email (sent to Gravatar to check if you use their service). Once approved, your profile picture (if available) may be publicly visible with your comment.
Media Uploads
If you upload images, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract location details from images.
Cookies
- Comment Cookies: If you opt-in, we save your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience (expires after 1 year).
- Login Cookies: Temporary cookies check if your browser accepts them (deleted when you close your browser).
- Session Cookies: If you log in, we set cookies to remember your login and screen preferences (last 2 days or 2 weeks if you select “Remember Me”).
- Editing Cookies: If you edit/publish an article, a cookie saves the post ID (expires after 1 day).
Embedded Content
Articles may include embedded content (e.g., videos, social media). These third-party sites may track your interactions if you’re logged into their platforms.
3. How We Use Your Data
- To operate and improve our Site.
- To detect and prevent spam.
- To facilitate user accounts (if applicable).
4. Who We Share Data With
- Gravatar: For profile picture display (if used).
- Spam Detection Services: To filter malicious comments.
- Password Reset Requests: Your IP address is included in reset emails.
5. Data Retention
- Comments and metadata are kept indefinitely for automatic approval of follow-up comments.
- Registered users can see, edit, or delete their personal info (except usernames).
6. Your Rights
- Request a copy of your personal data.
- Request deletion of your data (excludes data we must retain for legal reasons).
7. Where Your Data Is Sent
Comments may be processed by automated spam detection services.
8. Contact Us
For privacy-related requests, contact us at: info@mydealshaven.com
Changes to This Policy: We may update this policy periodically. Check this page for the latest version.