Privacy Policy – LinksFrog
At LinksFrog, your privacy and data security are important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you interact with our website: LinksFrog
Comments & Interaction
When you leave a comment on our website, we collect the information provided in the comment form, along with your IP address and browser details. This helps us detect and prevent spam.
Media & Uploaded Files
If you upload images to our website, please avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS) in your files. Visitors may be able to download and view any location data contained in images on the site.
Cookies & Tracking
Our website uses cookies to improve your experience:
- Comment cookies: If you leave a comment, you can opt-in to save your name, email, and website in cookies. These are stored for one year for convenience.
- Login cookies: Temporary cookies help determine if your browser accepts cookies. Login cookies store your session for 2 days; if you select “Remember Me,” your session persists for 2 weeks. Screen display preferences are saved for 1 year.
- Editing cookies: If you edit or publish a post, a cookie is saved with the post ID for 1 day.
No personal information is stored in these cookies beyond what is required to improve functionality and user experience.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Some articles may include embedded content such as videos, images, or articles from third-party websites. Interacting with this embedded content behaves as if you visited the source website directly.
These third-party sites may collect information about you, use cookies, and track your interactions. If you are logged into these external websites, your actions may be linked to your account there.
Who We Share Your Data With
When you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email. Other than this, we do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties, except when legally required.
Data Retention
- Comments and their metadata are stored indefinitely to help manage follow-up comments efficiently.
- For registered users (if applicable), personal information is stored in their profile. Users can view, edit, or delete this information at any time, except for their username. Administrators may also manage this data.
Your Data Rights
You can request:
- An exported file of all personal data we hold about you.
- Deletion of your personal data (excluding data we must retain for legal, administrative, or security purposes).
If you have an account or have left comments, these rights apply at any time.
Where Your Data is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked using automated spam detection services to ensure site security and prevent abuse.
Summary
At LinksFrog, we are committed to transparency and the protection of your personal data. By using our website, you agree to our privacy practices as outlined above.
