Who we are
Welcome to our gardening blog website, where we share tips, tricks, and advice for all your gardening needs. Our website address is https://leafycactus.com.
Comments
When you leave a comment on our site, we collect the information you provide in the comments form. This includes your name, email address, and any other details you choose to share. We also collect your IP address and browser user agent string to help us detect and prevent spam. Don’t worry, we take spam seriously too!
We may use an anonymized string (a fancy term for a hashed version) of your email address to check if you have a Gravatar profile picture. If you have one, it may be displayed publicly next to your comment. You can learn more about Gravatar’s privacy policy at https://automattic.com/privacy/. Remember, only your approved comments will have your profile picture visible to the public.
Media
If you upload images to our website, please be mindful of any embedded location data (EXIF GPS) that may be included in the images. Visitors to our website can download and extract this location data from the images. So, if you’re sharing pictures of your beautiful garden, make sure you’re not unintentionally sharing your home address too!
Cookies
We use cookies on our site to enhance your experience. When you leave a comment, you may choose to opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These cookies are here to make your life easier, so you don’t 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 check if your browser accepts cookies. Rest assured, this cookie doesn’t contain any personal data and will be discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in to our website, we will save some cookies to remember your login information and screen display preferences. Login cookies last for two days, while screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login will persist for two weeks. But don’t worry, if you decide to log out, the login cookies will be removed.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie doesn’t include any personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after one day.
Embedded content from other websites
Sometimes, we may include content from other websites, such as videos, images, or articles. Please note that this embedded content behaves in the same way as if you were visiting the other website directly.
These external websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content. If you have an account and are logged in to that website, they may also track your interaction with the embedded content. So, be cautious and make sure you trust the websites you interact with.
Who we share your data with
We take your privacy seriously and don’t share your data with anyone unless necessary. If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email. This is to ensure the security of your account.
How long we retain your data
When you leave a comment, we retain the comment and its metadata indefinitely. This helps us automatically recognize and approve any follow-up comments instead of keeping them in a moderation queue. We want to keep the conversation flowing smoothly!
For users who register on our website, we store the personal information they provide in their user profile. You have the right to see, edit, or delete your personal information at any time (except for your username, which cannot be changed). Our website administrators also have access to view and edit this information.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account on our site or have left comments, you have the right to request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you. This includes any information you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. However, please note that we may need to retain certain data for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where your data is sent
To ensure your safety and prevent spam, visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service. We want to keep our website clean and free from unwanted pests!
Remember, your privacy is important, and we take it seriously. If you have any concerns or questions about our privacy policy, feel free to contact us. Happy gardening!