Effective Date: 21 November 2024
Welcome to TechStudio (PTY) Ltd. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect the data you share with us when visiting our website at https://techstudio.co.za.
1. Data Collection and Usage
Comments
When visitors leave comments on our website, we collect:
- Data entered in the comments form.
- Visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string (for spam detection).
Additionally:
- An anonymized string (hash) created from your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you use it. The Gravatar Privacy Policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/.
- Upon comment approval, your profile picture (if applicable) becomes visible alongside your comment.
2. Media Uploads
If you upload images to our website, please ensure they do not contain embedded location data (e.g., EXIF GPS). Visitors may be able to download and extract such location data from uploaded images.
3. Cookies
Why We Use Cookies
Cookies enhance your browsing experience on our site by:
- Saving your details (e.g., name, email, website) for future comments.
- Retaining login information and display preferences.
Cookie Duration
- Comments: Cookies last for one year.
- Login: Login cookies last for two days unless “Remember Me” is selected (extending duration to two weeks). Logging out removes these cookies.
- Screen Display Preferences: Last for one year.
- Article Edits: Cookies used to store post ID expire after one day.
4. Embedded Content
Our website may include embedded content from third-party websites (e.g., videos, articles). These websites may:
- Collect data about you.
- Use cookies and tracking technologies.
- Monitor your interaction with their content, especially if you are logged into their platform.
5. Data Sharing
We do not share your personal data with third parties for advertising or other purposes. Exceptions include:
- Password Reset Requests: Your IP address is included in the reset email.
- Spam Detection: Visitor comments may be reviewed through manual moderation or automated spam detection services.
6. Data Retention
- Comments: Retained indefinitely to streamline moderation and approval of follow-ups.
- Registered Users: Personal data is stored in user profiles. Users can view, edit, or delete their data anytime (username changes are not allowed). Administrators may also edit this data.
7. Your Data Rights
You have the right to:
- Request an export of the personal data we hold about you.
- Request the deletion of your personal data, except for information required for legal, administrative, or security purposes.
To make a request, contact us at hello@techstudio.co.za.
8. Data Transmission
Visitor comments may be reviewed using spam detection tools to ensure site security.
For further inquiries or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at hello@techstudio.co.za.
Thank you for trusting TechStudio (PTY) Ltd with your information.