Privacy Policy
Who we are
Our website address is: https://houseoftradesmenanddesign.co.uk
Comments
When you leave a comment on our site, we collect the data you provide along with your IP address and browser details to prevent spam. An encrypted version of your email address (a hash) may be checked to see if you’re using a profile service. After your comment is approved, your profile picture may appear next to your comment. For more, visit: https://houseoftradesmenanddesign.co.uk
Media
If you upload images, please avoid uploading files with embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors may be able to extract that information.
Cookies
If you comment on our site, you may choose to save your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies will last for one year.
When visiting the login page, a temporary cookie checks if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie has no personal data and is removed when the browser is closed. After login, cookies are used to save your login and display settings. Login cookies last for two days, while display settings cookies last one year. Choosing “Remember Me” will keep you logged in for two weeks.
When you log out, login cookies are removed. If you edit or publish an article, a cookie with the post ID is saved in your browser. It expires after one day.
Embedded Content
This website may include embedded content (like videos, images, articles). Such content behaves as if you visited the original website directly and may collect your data, use cookies, and track your interactions.
Who We Share Your Data With
If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the email.
How Long We Retain Your Data
Comments and their data are stored indefinitely for auto-approval. For registered users, we store personal data in their profile. Users can view, edit, or delete this data anytime (except username changes). Admins can also manage this data.
Your Data Rights
If you have an account or have left comments, you can request an exported copy of your data or ask for deletion. This excludes any data we must retain for administrative or legal reasons.
Where Your Data Is Sent
All comments may be scanned through an automated spam filter.
