Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to our website at ridesnslides.com.au. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our site.

Data Collection and Usage Policy

Comment Submissions

When visitors submit comments on our website, we collect the data provided in the comment form, such as the user’s IP address and browser details. This information helps us to detect and block spam. Additionally, a hashed version of your email address may be sent to Gravatar to check if a profile is linked to it. For more information on how Gravatar handles your data, please refer to their privacy policy. Once your comment is approved, any avatar linked to your account (if available) will be shown publicly next to your comment.

Media Uploads

If you upload media, such as images, to our site, we recommend removing any embedded metadata (EXIF GPS) from the file, as this data can potentially be accessed by other users viewing the image, revealing your location.

Cookies

When you leave a comment, you may opt to save your name, email address, and website in cookies for convenience. This will allow you to avoid re-entering the information for future comments. These cookies remain active for a year. A temporary cookie is set when you visit the login page to verify if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie doesn’t contain personal data and is deleted when the browser is closed. When you log in, additional cookies are created to remember your login details and preferences. Login-related cookies last for two days, and display preferences persist for a year. If you select the “Remember Me” option, your session will remain active for two weeks. Logging out will clear these cookies. If you edit or publish an article, a cookie containing the article ID will be stored for one day, with no personal data included.

Embedded Content

Our website may include embedded content like videos or images from third-party websites. When you interact with such embedded content, it behaves as if you’re visiting the external site directly. These external platforms may collect your data, use cookies, and track your activities, particularly if you’re logged into their services.

Data Sharing

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the email sent to you as part of the reset process.

Data Retention

Comments and their associated metadata are stored indefinitely to speed up the approval process for future comments. For registered users, we also store their personal details in their profiles. You have the right to access, modify, or delete your personal information at any time, with the exception of your username, which cannot be changed. Site administrators can also access this data for management purposes.

Your Data Rights

If you have an account or have left comments on our site, you can request a copy of your stored personal data. You also have the right to request that your data be deleted, except in cases where we are required by law to retain certain information for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Data Processing

Visitor comments may be subject to automated analysis to detect spam. This privacy policy may be updated periodically, and we encourage you to review it regularly for any changes.