Who we are

Our website address is: https://taptoshare.org.

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect:

• The data shown in the comments form.
• The visitor’s IP address.
• The browser’s user agent string to assist with spam detection.

An anonymized string generated from your email address (a hash) may be shared with the Gravatar service to check if you use it. The Gravatar service’s privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/. After your comment is approved, your profile picture (if any) will be visible to the public alongside your comment.

Media

If you upload images to our website, ensure they do not include embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website can download and extract such data from images.

Cookies

Comment Cookies:
When you leave a comment, you can opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies for your convenience. These cookies last for one year.

Login Cookies:

• A temporary cookie will be set when you visit the login page to check if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
• Upon logging in, cookies will be set to save your login details and screen preferences. Login cookies last for two days, while screen options cookies last for one year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login persists for two weeks. Logging out removes login cookies.

Article Cookies:
If you edit or publish an article, a cookie will be saved in your browser, containing the article’s post ID. This cookie expires after one day and does not store personal data.

Embedded content from other websites

Articles on this site may feature embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you visited those websites directly.
These third-party websites may:

• Collect data about you.
• Use cookies.
• Embed additional third-party tracking tools.
• Monitor your interaction with the embedded content, including tracking your interaction if you are logged in to their website.

Who we share your data with

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email for security purposes.

How long we retain your data

• Comments: Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to facilitate follow-up comments without moderation delays.
• User Accounts: For registered users, personal information is stored in their profile. Users can view, edit, or delete their data anytime (except their username). Website administrators also have access to manage this information.

What rights you have over your data

If you have an account or have left comments on this site, you can:

• Request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you.
• Request the deletion of any personal data we hold, excluding data we must retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Where your data is sent

Visitor comments may be processed through automated spam detection services to ensure the safety and integrity of the site.

 

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy, feel free to contact us at support@taptoshare.org.