Privacy Explorer
Based on policy for hindustanam.com
How We Collect Your Data
This section outlines the specific types of data collected when you interact with our website through comments or media uploads. We prioritize transparency in how your actions translate to stored information.
Comments & Identity
When you leave a comment, we collect the data shown in the form, plus your IP address and browser user agent string.
Media & Location Data
If you upload images, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS).
Automated Processing
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service to ensure the safety and quality of the platform.
Cookie Usage & Duration Analysis
Cookies are used for convenience, authentication, and user preferences. The chart below illustrates the retention period of different cookie types placed by our system.
Cookie Lifespan Comparison
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Comment Convenience Opt-in
Saves name, email, and website so you don’t have to re-fill them. Lasts 1 year.
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Login Verification Essential
Temporary cookie on login page to check browser compatibility. No personal data. Discarded on close.
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Authentication & Display Functional
Saves login info (2 days, or 2 weeks with “Remember Me”) and screen choices (1 year).
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Editing Articles Admin
Indicates post ID of edited article. No personal data. Expires in 1 day.
Retention & Your Rights
Understand how long we keep your data and the control you exercise over it. You have the right to access and delete your personal information.
📁 Data Retention
Comments
Comments and metadata are retained indefinitely.
Registered User Profiles
We store personal information provided in user profiles.
- Users can see, edit, or delete their info anytime.
- Username cannot be changed.
- Administrators can also see and edit this info.
🔑 Your Rights & Sharing
Control Your Data
If you have an account or have left comments, you can request:
*Does not include data kept for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Data Sharing Event
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email for security verification.
Embedded Content Policy
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). It is important to treat this content as a window to another website.
Behavior & Tracking
Embedded content behaves in the exact same way as if you visited the other website directly.
These websites may:
- Collect data about you
- Use cookies
- Embed additional third-party tracking
- Monitor your interaction with the content (especially if logged in there)