Our website: https://linodelinux.com
Data Collection and Its Purpose
Comments
When visitors post comments on our site, we collect the data provided in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string. This helps us detect and prevent spam.
Additionally, an anonymized string (hash) generated from your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service to check if you use it. The Gravatar service privacy policy can be accessed here: https://linodelinux.com/privacy-policy/. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture will appear publicly alongside your comment.
Media
If you upload images to our website, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract location data from images on the website.
Contact Forms and Cookies
- Comments: If you leave a comment, you can choose to save your name, email, and website in cookies. These remain active for one year for your convenience, so you don’t have to re-enter details for subsequent comments.
- Login: When you visit the login page, a temporary cookie is set to check browser compatibility with cookies. It does not store personal data and is discarded when you close the browser.
- Logged-In Users: Login cookies are retained for two days, while screen display preferences are saved for a year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login persists for two weeks. Logging out removes these cookies.
- Publishing: If you edit or publish an article, a cookie is added to your browser indicating the post ID of the edited article. This cookie expires in one day and contains no personal data.
Embedded Content
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, or articles). This embedded content operates as if you visited the external website, which may collect your data, use cookies, and track your interactions, especially if you are logged into their website.
Analytics and Data Sharing
We may share visitor comments with automated spam detection services to maintain the integrity of our site.
Data Retention
- Comments: Comments and associated metadata are stored indefinitely to streamline follow-up moderation.
- User Profiles: For registered users, personal information provided during registration is stored in their user profile. Users can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (excluding username changes). Administrators can also access and manage this information.
Your Rights Over Your Data
If you have an account or have posted comments on this site, you may request an exported file of the personal data we hold, including data you’ve provided. You can also request the deletion of your personal data, excluding information retained for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Data Transmission
Visitor comments may be processed through automated spam detection tools to ensure a secure environment.