The following is GrooMedia privacy policy in place as of August 9, 2018
Who we are
Our website address is: https://groomedia.com
Comments
When visitors leave comments on our site, we gather the information provided in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string. This data is collected to assist in detecting and preventing spam.
To check if you’re using the Gravatar service, an anonymized string generated from your email address (also known as a hash) may be sent to Gravatar. You can find Gravatar’s privacy policy here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture, if available, will be visible to the public alongside your comment.
Media
When uploading images to the website, it’s important to avoid including embedded location data (such as EXIF GPS). Visitors to the site can potentially download these images and extract any location data they contain.
Cookies
When you leave a comment on our site, you have the option to save your name, email address, and website in cookies for your convenience. This allows you to avoid re-entering your details for future comments. These cookies will remain active for one year.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to check if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie does not store any personal data and is automatically deleted when you close your browser.
Upon logging in, we will create several cookies to store your login information and screen preferences. Login cookies will last for two days, while screen preference cookies will last for one year. If you select the “Remember Me” option, your login information will be retained for two weeks. Logging out will remove the login cookies.
Additionally, if you edit or publish an article, a cookie will be stored in your browser. This cookie does not contain any personal data and only indicates the post ID of the article you edited. It will expire after one day.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may feature embedded content such as videos, images, articles, and more. Embedded content from other websites operates in the same way as if you had visited those websites directly. These third-party sites may collect your data, use cookies, incorporate additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interactions with the embedded content, particularly if you have an account with them and are logged in while engaging with the content.
Who we share your data with
In the event that you request a password reset, please be advised that your IP address will be included in the reset email for security purposes. We may provide an anonymized string, generated from your email address (also known as a hash), to the Gravatar service to determine if you are utilizing it. The privacy policy for the Gravatar service can be accessed here: Gravatar Privacy Policy. Upon approval of your comment, your profile picture, if available, will be publicly visible in connection with your comment.
Additionally, we utilize Ezoic for personalization and analytics on this website. Consequently, Ezoic’s privacy policy is applicable and can be reviewed here.
Analytics
We utilize commercial analytics tools to monitor activity on this site. This data helps us enhance your experience and ensure the site functions optimally.
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment on our website, both the comment and its associated metadata are stored indefinitely. This allows us to automatically recognize and approve any future comments you make without holding them for moderation.
For users who register on our site (if applicable), we store the personal information they provide in their user profiles. Registered users have the ability to view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time, except for their username, which cannot be changed. Website administrators also have the ability to view and edit this information.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account on this site or have left comments, you may request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any information you have provided to us. Additionally, you can request that we delete any personal data we hold about you. However, this request does not cover any data that we are required to retain for administrative, legal, or security reasons.
Where we send your data
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.