Who We Are
Our website address is: https://generalscouts.com.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on our site, we collect:
- The data entered into the comments form.
- The visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.
Additional Information:
- An anonymized string (hash) created from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to verify if you are using it.
- Once your comment is approved, your profile picture (if available) becomes visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website:
- Avoid uploading images containing embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors can download and extract this data from the images.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience.
Specific Use Cases Include:
- If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to save your name, email address, and website in cookies.
- These cookies will last for one year and simplify the process for future comments.
- If you visit our login page, we set a temporary cookie to check if your browser accepts cookies.
- This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
- When you log in, cookies are set to:
- Save your login details (lasts for two days).
- Retain screen display preferences (lasts for one year).
- Selecting “Remember Me” will extend login persistence for two weeks.
- If you log out of your account, login cookies are removed.
- When editing or publishing an article, an additional cookie (expiring after one day) is saved in your browser to store the post ID of the article.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on our site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, or articles).
- Embedded content from other websites behaves as though you have visited those sites directly.
- These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interactions, especially if you have an account and are logged in to their site.
Who We Share Your Data With
- If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments: Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to automatically recognize and approve follow-ups instead of holding them for moderation.
- Registered Users:
- For users who register on our site, we store the personal information they provide in their user profiles.
- Users can view, edit, or delete their information at any time (except their username). Website administrators can also access and edit this data.
What Rights You Have Over Your Data
If you have an account or have left comments on our site, you can:
- Request an exported file of the personal data we hold, including any data you have provided.
- Request that we erase your personal data.
- Exceptions include data retained for legal, administrative, or security purposes.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service to ensure the integrity and safety of our site.