Privacy Policy

Our Online Presence

Our website is available at: rubyanddaisy.co.uk

Visitor Interactions and Data Collection

Comment Submission

When you leave a comment on our website, we collect certain details such as your name, email address, IP address, and browser information. This data is essential for managing and moderating comments, as well as preventing spam. We may also create an anonymized version of your email to confirm if you are using a profile picture service. Once your comment is approved, your profile image (if available) will appear alongside your comment.

Media Uploads

We recommend removing any embedded metadata, particularly GPS coordinates (EXIF data), from images before uploading them to our website. This helps protect your privacy by preventing other users from accessing potentially sensitive location information contained in your images.

Cookie Usage

Comment Cookies

You have the option to save your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience in commenting on future posts. These cookies will remain active for up to one year.

Temporary Login Cookies

When you visit the login page, a temporary cookie is created to test your browser’s cookie functionality. This cookie contains no personal information and is deleted once you close your browser.

Session Cookies

Once you log in, cookies are generated to store your login details and display preferences. Login cookies expire after two days, while cookies for display preferences last for one year. If you choose “Remember Me,” your session will remain active for up to two weeks. These cookies will be cleared when you log out. Additionally, when you edit or publish a post, a temporary cookie with the post ID is created, expiring within 24 hours.

Third-Party Content Integration

Our website may embed content from external sources. Engaging with this content is similar to visiting the third-party website directly. These platforms may collect your data, use cookies, and track your activity, especially if you’re logged into their services.

Data Handling and Retention

Information Sharing

For security purposes, password reset requests will include your IP address in the verification email.

Data Storage

Comments and their associated metadata are stored indefinitely to streamline future comment approvals. The profile information of registered users is also retained. You have the right to access, modify, or delete your personal data at any time, except for your username. Administrators of the site can also edit this information when needed.

Your Data Rights

If you’re a registered user or commenter, you can request a copy of your personal data stored on our site. You may also request the deletion of your data, except for any information we are legally required to keep.

Automated Comment Processing

To ensure quality interactions, we may utilize automated systems to filter comments for spam. This helps maintain a clean and relevant comment section on our site.