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Comment Information Collection

When you post a comment, we collect your comment content, IP address, and browser data. This is necessary to monitor activity, prevent spam, and enhance security. Email hashes may be sent to Gravatar for avatar verification. You can find more information about our privacy practices here: https://embercrushforge.info/policy.html. Profile images are shown only after approval to ensure privacy.

Uploading Media

Please ensure that EXIF GPS data is removed from images before uploading, to prevent inadvertent location sharing.

Cookies and Session Details

When commenting, cookies may be stored to make future visits more convenient. These cookies are valid for one year. Temporary login cookies are used to verify browser support. Login sessions last two days, while screen preferences are kept for one year. The "Remember Me" option extends login sessions to two weeks. Logging out will remove all session cookies.

Embedded External Content

Content from external sources behaves as if you visited them directly. These external sites may collect data, track activity, and set cookies.

Sharing Data with Third Parties

Password reset emails will include the user’s IP address for verification. No unnecessary sharing of personal data occurs.

Data Retention and Updates

Comments and metadata are retained indefinitely for administrative purposes. Users can update or request deletion of their personal data (excluding usernames). Admins manage data responsibly.

Your Data Rights

Users have the right to request a copy of their personal data or ask for deletion, unless retention is required for legal or administrative purposes.

Automated Spam Prevention

Automated systems monitor comments to detect and prevent spam and malicious content from being posted.