The website https://unofficial.blog (hereinafter referred to as “Unofficial Blog” or the “Site”) respects the privacy of its users and is committed to protecting information collected in the course of operating the Site. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, stored, and protected.
Who we are
Our website address is: https://unofficial.blog.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the Site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
An anonymised string created from the email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to check whether the commenter is using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of a comment, the profile picture (if any) becomes visible to the public in the context of the comment.
Media
If images are uploaded to the Site, embedded location data (EXIF GPS) should be avoided. Visitors to the Site can download and extract any location data from images published on the Site.
Cookies
If a comment is left on the Site, there is an option to save the name, email address, and website in cookies. These cookies are for convenience and last for one year.
If the login page is visited, a temporary cookie is set to determine whether the browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when the browser is closed.
When logging in, several cookies are set to save login information and screen display preferences. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for one year. If the “Remember Me” option is selected, login details persist for two weeks. Logging out removes login cookies.
If an article is edited or published, an additional cookie is stored in the browser. This cookie does not contain personal data and expires after one day.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on the Site may include embedded content such as videos, images, or articles. Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same manner as if the visitor has directly visited the external website.
These external websites may collect data, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor interaction with embedded content, including tracking interactions if the visitor has an account and is logged in to that website.
Who we share your data with
If a password reset is requested, the IP address of the user is included in the reset email.
Visitor comments may be processed through automated spam detection services.
The Site does not sell or rent personal data. Information is shared only where required for Site operation, legal compliance, or security purposes.
How long we retain your data
Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to enable automatic approval of follow-up comments instead of holding them for moderation.
For registered users (if any), personal information provided in user profiles is stored. Users may view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time, except for the username. Website administrators can also view and edit this information.
What rights you have over your data
If an account exists on the Site or comments have been left, a request may be made to receive an exported file of the personal data held, including data provided to the Site. A request may also be made for erasure of personal data, except where retention is required for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.
Legal compliance
The Site follows applicable provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, to the extent applicable. Sensitive personal data is not knowingly collected.
Changes to this policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Governing law
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of India, and disputes, if any, are subject to the jurisdiction of courts in India.