Who we are
Our website address is: https://talk2fact.com.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved 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 this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
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
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
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GDPR Compliance:
The GDPR, enacted by the European Union, sets strict standards for the collection, processing, and storage of personal data. At Talk2Fact, we take the following measures to comply with GDPR:
- User Consent: We obtain explicit consent from users before collecting any personal information, clearly explaining the purposes for which the data will be used.
- Data Transparency: We maintain a transparent approach to data handling, providing users with clear information about our data collection practices, purposes, and third-party disclosures.
- Data Security: We implement robust security measures to protect user data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. This includes encryption, access controls, and regular security audits.
- User Rights: We respect the rights of our users under GDPR, including the right to access, rectify, or delete their personal data. Users can easily manage their data preferences through our platform.
CCPA Compliance
The CCPA, enacted in California, grants consumers certain rights over their personal information and imposes obligations on businesses that collect or process that data. To comply with CCPA, we take the following steps:
- Data Transparency: We provide California residents with clear and accessible information about the categories of personal information we collect, the purposes for which it is used, and any third parties with whom we share it.
- Right to Opt-Out: We respect the right of California residents to opt-out of the sale of their personal information. Users can easily exercise this right through our platform.
- Data Deletion: Upon request, we will delete personal information collected from California residents, subject to certain exceptions.
Ensuring Compliance
At Talk2Fact, we remain vigilant in monitoring changes to privacy regulations and updating our practices accordingly. We are committed to ongoing compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and any other applicable privacy laws to ensure the protection of your data.
Our Compliance Approach: At Talk2Fact, even though we don’t collect user data, we still adhere to the core principles of GDPR and CCPA. Here’s how we ensure compliance:
- Transparency: We are transparent about our data practices, even if they involve no data collection. We believe in providing clear and concise information about our privacy policies and practices to our users.
- User Consent: While we don’t require user consent for data collection since we don’t collect any data, we still ensure that users are aware of our privacy practices and have the option to reach out to us with any questions or concerns.
- Data Minimization: Despite not collecting user data, we adhere to the principle of data minimization by only using essential cookies or tracking tools necessary for the functioning of our website.
- Security Measures: Even though we don’t store user data, we maintain robust security measures to protect our website from any potential security threats or breaches.
Our Commitment to Privacy
Talk2Fact remains committed to maintaining the highest standards of privacy and data protection, regardless of whether we are not collect user data. We stay informed about updates and changes to privacy regulations, ensuring that our privacy practices continue to align with industry best practices and legal requirements.
Privacy is paramount at Talk2Fact, and we are committed to protecting the personal information of our users. We adhere to strict privacy regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), to ensure that your data is handled responsibly and transparently. We never sell or share your information with third parties without your consent, and we employ robust security measures to safeguard your data against unauthorized access or misuse.