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Comments
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Who we share your data with
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email for security purposes.
Basic site functionality, such as comment moderation or newsletter delivery, may involve trusted third-party services (e.g., spam filters or email platforms), but only to the extent necessary and never for commercial redistribution.
How long we retain your dataIf you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This allows us to automatically recognize and approve any follow-up comments without moderation delays.
If users register on the site (if available), we store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except their username). Site administrators can also view and edit that information.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account or have left comments, you may request an exported file of your personal data. You may also request the erasure of any personal data we hold, excluding data retained for legal, administrative, or security purposes.
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
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