Poetry Art Waves

Who we are

Poetry Art Waves is dedicated to safeguarding the privacy and security of your personal information. As creators and curators of artistic expressions, we value the trust you place in us when you visit our website and use our services. Our primary website address is: https://www.poetarts.com.

In this Privacy Policy, we describe how we collect, use, and handle your information when you visit our website or engage with our online content. We are committed to transparency in our data practices and to protecting the personal information entrusted to us.

Comments

When visitors leave comments on Poetry Art Waves (https://www.poetarts.com), we collect the data displayed in the comments form. This includes the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string, which help us in detecting and preventing spam.

Additionally, an anonymized string, also known as a hash, may be created from your email address and sent to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. The use of Gravatar is subject to Gravatar’s privacy policy. Upon approval of your comment, your profile picture, if associated with your Gravatar account, becomes visible to the public in the context of your comment.

Media

If you upload images to Poetry Art Waves (https://www.poetarts.com), we advise you to avoid including location data (EXIF GPS) in those images. Please be aware that other visitors to the website have the ability to download and extract any location data from images that are uploaded. This could potentially expose personal information like your location, so we recommend removing such data for your privacy and safety.

Cookies

When you leave a comment on Poetry Art Waves (https://www.poetarts.com), you may choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you don’t have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies are stored for one year.

When you visit our login page, a temporary cookie is set to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.

Upon logging in, cookies are used to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, while screen options cookies are retained for a year. If you select the “Remember Me” option, your login will persist for two weeks. When you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.

Additionally, when you edit or publish an article, a cookie is stored in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.

Embedded content from other websites

Articles on Poetry Art Waves (https://www.poetarts.com) may include embedded content (for example, videos, images, articles, etc.). This content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if you had visited the originating website directly.

It is important to note that these external sites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content. This could include tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website. Poetry Art Waves does not have control over these third-party data practices and is not responsible for the privacy policies of other websites.

Who we share your data with

At Poetry Art Waves (https://www.poetarts.com), we respect your privacy and handle your data with utmost care. The only instance where specific data is shared is when you request a password reset. In such cases, your IP address is included in the reset email. This is a security measure to help protect your account from unauthorized access.

Apart from this scenario, we do not share your personal data with any third parties unless compelled by law or as necessary to provide you with our services. Any sharing of data will be conducted in compliance with applicable laws and regulations to ensure your privacy is protected.

How long we retain your data

At Poetry Art Waves (https://www.poetarts.com), we understand the importance of your personal data and handle it with care. Here’s how we manage data retention:

1- Comments: When you leave a comment on our site, the comment and its associated metadata are retained indefinitely. This practice is in place so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically, instead of holding them for moderation each time.

2- Registered Users: For users who register on our site, we store the personal information they provide in their user profiles. All registered users can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also view and edit that information. This data retention helps in providing a consistent and personalized experience on our website.

Please note that this data retention policy is crucial for the effective management of our website and to provide you with uninterrupted services. We ensure that your data is securely stored and protected in accordance with our privacy standards.

What rights you have over your data

At Poetry Art Waves (https://www.poetarts.com), we are committed to ensuring that you have control over your personal data. If you have an account on our site or have left comments, you are entitled to the following rights:

1- Access Your Data: You can request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you. This includes any data you have provided to us. This allows you to understand what information we have stored and how it is being used.

2- Erase Your Data: You also have the right to request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This includes data that is no longer necessary in relation to the purposes for which it was collected or processed. Please be aware that this does not include any data that we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

To exercise these rights, please contact us through our website. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Remember, your privacy is our priority, and we are dedicated to protecting and respecting your personal information

Where your data is sent

At Poetry Art Waves (https://www.poetarts.com), we prioritize the security and integrity of our website and our users’ data. To maintain this standard, we take the following measures:

1- Spam Detection: Visitor comments are subject to review by an automated spam detection service. This process involves scanning the comments for indicators of spam, which helps us maintain the quality and safety of our site.

2- Third-Party Services: In some instances, data such as IP addresses, user agent strings, and other relevant information may be shared with third-party services for the purposes of security, spam detection, and legal compliance. These services operate under their own privacy policies, and we ensure that they align with our data protection standards.

We are committed to ensuring that your data is handled responsibly and only sent to services that help us maintain the safety and security of our online community.