Who we are
Suggested text: Our website address is: https://coastaltattler.com.
Comments
Suggested text: 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
Suggested text: 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
Suggested text: 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
Suggested text: 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
Suggested text: If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
How long we retain your data
Suggested text: 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 that 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 you have over your data
Suggested text: 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 your data is sent
Suggested text: Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Data Collection
We collect two types of data from our users:
- Personal information, such as name and contact details, which may be used to communicate with you or provide updates about our website.
- Device information, including IP addresses, browser type, operating system, and other technical details that help us understand how you interact with our site and improve its performance.
Data Use
Data Use
- Our website uses data to provide a personalized experience for our users. This includes tracking user behavior and preferences.
- We use this data to serve targeted advertisements, improving the relevance of ads displayed on our site.
- Additionally, we utilize analytics tools to monitor website traffic, identify areas of improvement, and refine our content offerings.
Data Protection
We take the protection of your personal data very seriously and want to be transparent about how we handle it.
- When you interact with our website, such as by filling out a form or making a purchase, we may collect certain information from you, including but not limited to:
- Your name, email address, and any other contact information provided;
- A string of characters that uniquely identifies your device or browser (known as a cookie)
We use this information to provide you with the best possible experience on our website and to keep you informed about our services and news. We may also share this information with our partners and affiliates in order to provide you with more relevant content and offers.
Cookie Policy
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, improve its functionality and collect data on how you interact with our site. A cookie is a small text file that is stored on your device when you visit our website.
- We use session cookies to remember your preferences while you are browsing our website.
- We also use persistent cookies to track your activity on our website, such as the pages you have visited and any interactions with our content.
- These cookies help us understand how users interact with our site, which enables us to improve its performance and user experience.