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Data Collection from Comments

When you leave a comment, we collect the comment content, your IP address, and browser details. This helps us prevent spam and protect the integrity of the website. Email hashes may be sent to Gravatar for avatar verification. For more information on how we handle your privacy, visit: https://astroforgex.info/policy.html. Profile images will only appear after approval.

Uploading Media

We encourage users to remove EXIF GPS data from images before uploading to maintain location privacy.

Cookies and User Preferences

By submitting a comment, cookies are used for convenience and remain valid for one year. Temporary login cookies verify browser compatibility. Login sessions last two days, and screen preferences remain valid for one year. Selecting "Remember Me" extends sessions for two weeks. Logging out clears cookies.

Embedded External Content

Embedded content behaves as if you visited the site directly. These third-party sites may collect data, track activity, and use cookies.

Sharing Data with Third Parties

Password reset emails include the user’s IP address for verification. Personal data is not shared beyond necessary security protocols.

Data Retention and User Control

Comments and metadata are stored indefinitely for moderation. Registered users can update or delete their data (excluding usernames). Admins handle data responsibly.

Your Rights to Your Data

Users may request access to or deletion of their personal data, except when retention is required by law.

Automated Comment Screening

Automated systems check comments to detect spam and ensure a safe environment for all users.