Who We Are
Welcome to MOCO Guides. This privacy policy outlines how we handle your personal data when you interact with our website.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on our site, we collect the data provided in the comment form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
An anonymized hash of your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. The Gravatar service’s privacy policy can be found at https://automattic.com/privacy/. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture becomes publicly visible alongside your comment.
Media
If you upload images to our website, please ensure they do not contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors may be able to extract this information.
Cookies
- When you leave a comment, you may opt to save your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last for one year.
- If you visit our login page, a temporary cookie is set to check if your browser accepts cookies. It contains no personal data and is discarded upon closing your browser.
- When you log in, cookies are used to store login credentials and display preferences. Login cookies last for two days, while screen option cookies last for a year. Selecting “Remember Me” extends the login duration to two weeks. Logging out removes these cookies.
- If you edit or publish an article, a cookie will be stored in your browser, containing no personal data and expiring after one day.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Our articles may feature embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content from external websites functions as though you visited the external site directly. These websites may collect data, use cookies, embed third-party tracking, and monitor your interactions with the embedded content, especially if you are logged into their platform.
Sharing Your Data
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
Data Retention
- Comments and associated metadata are retained indefinitely to allow for automated approval of follow-up comments.
- For registered users (if applicable), we store the personal information they provide in their user profile. Users can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time, except for their username. Website administrators can also access and edit this information.
Your Data Rights
If you have an account or have left comments, you may request an exported file of your personal data. You may also request the deletion of any personal data we hold about you, except for data we are required to retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Data Processing and Security
Visitor comments may be processed through an automated spam detection service to enhance security and maintain site integrity.