Privacy Policy

What personal data do we collect and why do we collect it

When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it.The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

Media

If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.

Cookies

If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.

If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.

When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.

If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.

Embedded content from other websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

Who we share your data with

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal data to third parties without your consent, except as required by law or to comply with legal process.

How long we retain your data

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with legal obligations.

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.

For users who register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.

What rights do you have over your data

If you have an account on this site or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Where do we send your data

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

Your contact information

If you provide us with your contact information, such as your email address or phone number, we may use this information to communicate with you about your inquiries or requests.

Additional Information

We may collect additional information, such as demographic information or preferences, to better understand our audience and tailor our services accordingly.

How We Protect Your Data

We implement security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, firewalls, and regular security audits.

Data Breach Procedures

In the event of a data breach, we will promptly notify affected individuals and authorities by applicable laws and regulations.

Third Parties We Receive Data From

We may receive data from third-party services or partners, such as social media platforms or advertising networks, in accordance with their privacy policies.

Automated Decision Making and Profiling

We do not engage in automated decision-making or profiling with user data.

Industry Regulatory Disclosure Requirements

We may disclose your personal data as required by law or to comply with regulatory obligations, such as responding to legal requests or enforcing our terms of service.

Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any updates.

By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us at: dpo@codeflaresolutions.be

 

Last Updated: 02/04/24