If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata will be retained indefinitely. This allows us to automatically recognize and approve any follow-up comments, rather than holding them in a moderation queue. For registered users on our site, we store the personal information provided in their user profiles. Users can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except for their username). Website administrators can also view and edit this information.
If you leave a comment on our site, you may choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies for your convenience. This means you won’t have to re-enter your details when leaving another comment. These cookies will last for one year. If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to check if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser. When you log in, we will set cookies to save your login information and display preferences. Login cookies will last for two days, while screen option cookies will last for one year. If you choose “Remember Me,” your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out, the login cookies will be removed. If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie doesn’t contain personal data but simply records the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after one day.
If you have an account on our site or have left comments, you can request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you’ve provided to us. You may also request the deletion of any personal data we hold about you. Please note, this does not include data we are required to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.