Welcome to theeverydaycaptain.com. Your privacy is important to us, and this Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you interact with our website. By using this website, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://theeverydaycaptain.com.
Information We Collect
Comments
When visitors leave comments on our site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string. This information helps us detect and prevent spam.
An anonymized string (hash) created from your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. After approval of your comment, your profile picture will be visible publicly alongside your comment. You can review Gravatar’s privacy policy here: https://automattic.com/privacy/.
Media
If you upload images to our website, ensure they do not contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the site may download and extract location data from uploaded images.
Cookies
We use cookies to improve your experience:
- If you leave a comment, you may opt to save your name, email, and website in cookies for your convenience. These cookies last for one year.
- Temporary cookies are used on the login page to determine if your browser accepts cookies. These cookies do not store personal data and are deleted when you close your browser.
- Login cookies are set when you log in, lasting two days, or two weeks if you select “Remember Me.” Screen options cookies last for one year.
- If you edit or publish an article, a cookie is saved to your browser to store the post ID. It expires after one day.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you visited those sites directly. These third-party websites may:
- Collect data about you.
- Use cookies.
- Embed additional third-party tracking.
- Monitor your interaction with the embedded content, including tracking your actions if you are logged into their website.
How Your Data is Used
We use your data to:
- Facilitate commenting and prevent spam.
- Enhance your user experience through cookies and saved preferences.
- Provide a secure and personalized browsing experience.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties, except as necessary for:
- Spam detection services for visitor comments.
- Processing password reset requests, which include your IP address.
How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments: If you leave a comment, both the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely to streamline moderation.
- Registered Users: For users who register on our website (if applicable), we store personal information in their user profile. Users can view, edit, or delete their information anytime (except usernames). Website administrators can also view and edit user information.
Your Rights Over Your Data
If you have an account on this site or have left comments, you can request:
- An exported file of your personal data held by us, including any data you provided.
- Deletion of your personal data.
Note: We may retain certain data for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where Your Data is Sent
Visitor comments are checked through an automated spam detection service to maintain a safe and secure environment.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the handling of your data, please contact us at: admin@theeverydaycaptain.com
