Who We Are
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Comments
When visitors leave comments on FindArticles, we collect the information shown in the comment form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string, to help detect spam.
An anonymized string (hash) created from your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. The Gravatar privacy policy can be found at https://automattic.com/privacy/. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture (if linked to Gravatar) will be visible alongside your comment.
Media
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Cookies
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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 once you close your browser.
When you log in, we set cookies to save your login information and display preferences. Login cookies last two days, and screen preference cookies last one year. Selecting “Remember Me” keeps your login active for two weeks. Logging out removes these cookies.
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These sites may collect data, use cookies, track your interactions, and monitor your activity if you are logged into their platform.
Who We Share Your Data With
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
How Long We Retain Your Data
Comments and their metadata are stored indefinitely to help us automatically recognize and approve follow-up comments.
For users who register on FindArticles (if applicable), we store the personal information provided in their profile. All users can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except usernames). Website administrators can also view and modify this information.
Your Rights Over Your Data
If you have an account on FindArticles or have left comments, you may request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you’ve provided. You may also request deletion of your personal data, except for information we are required to retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.