At Digi Journals (https://digijournals.co.uk/), your privacy is important to us. This page explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your information.
Who We Are
Our website address is:
https://digijournals.co.uk/
Comments
When visitors leave comments on our website, we collect the information shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser details. This helps us detect and prevent spam.
We may also use a hashed (anonymous) version of your email address to check if you use the Gravatar service. You can view Gravatar’s privacy policy here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture (if available) may be publicly visible alongside your comment.
Media
If you upload images to our website, we recommend removing any embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Other visitors may be able to download and extract this information from images posted on the site.
Cookies
We use cookies to improve your experience on our website.
- If you leave a comment, you can choose to save your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These last for up to one year.
- When visiting our login page, a temporary cookie is set to check if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is deleted when you close your browser.
- When you log in, cookies are used to save your login details and screen preferences. Login cookies last for two days, while screen preference cookies last for one year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login will remain active for two weeks.
- If you log out, login cookies are removed.
- If you edit or publish content, a cookie will be stored indicating the post ID. This contains no personal data and expires after one day.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on our site may include embedded content such as videos, images, or articles. Embedded content behaves the same as if you visited the original website directly.
These third-party websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interaction with their content, especially if you are logged into their services.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell or trade your personal data.
If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email for security purposes.
How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments and their metadata are stored indefinitely to help us recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
- If you register on our website (if applicable), we store the personal information you provide in your profile. You can view, edit, or delete your personal information at any time (except your username). Website administrators can also access and update this information.
Your Rights Over Your Data
If you have an account on our website or have left comments, you have the right to:
- Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Request that we delete your personal data
Please note that we may retain certain information for legal, administrative, or security purposes.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services to ensure the safety and integrity of our platform.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at: