Privacy Policy for Chikitsa.io
At Chikitsa.io, we prioritize your privacy and are committed to safeguarding your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website at http://blog.chikitsa.io.
Who We Are and Website Information
Our website address is http://blog.chikitsa.io.
How We Handle Comments and Data Privacy
When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
An anonymized string created from your email address (called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. You can review their privacy practices here. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture is visible to the public within the context of your comment.
Media Uploads and Embedded Data Privacy Practices
When uploading images to the site, please ensure they do not contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract such location data from images if included.
Cookies and User Preferences
- Comments and Cookies: If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies for your convenience. These cookies last for one year.
- Login Cookies: We set up temporary cookies on the login page to verify browser compatibility, discarded once you close the browser.
- Session Cookies: When logged in, we save your login information and screen display choices in cookies. Login cookies last two days unless you select “Remember Me,” extending the session to two weeks.
- Article Editing Cookies: If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved, which expires after one day.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this website may contain embedded content (e.g., videos, images). Embedded content behaves the same way as if you visited the source website directly. These websites may collect data, use cookies, and monitor interactions, especially if you are logged in to their site.
Sharing Your Data with Third Parties
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
Data Retention Policy
- Comments: Comments and their metadata are stored indefinitely for follow-up moderation purposes.
- User Profiles: For registered users, personal information provided in the profile is stored. Users can view, edit, or delete their data anytime, except for usernames. Administrators can also manage user profiles.
Your Rights Over Your Data
If you have an account or have left comments, you can request an export of your personal data or ask us to delete it. This does not include data we are required to retain for legal or administrative purposes.
Where Your Data is Sent
Visitor comments may be processed through automated spam detection services to ensure a secure and spam-free experience.
Conclusion
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