Who we are
At Wisdom Above Ground, we respect your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect your data. We are committed to maintaining your trust and safeguarding your information.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
An anonymized string (also called a hash) created from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. Gravatar’s privacy policy is available at: https://automattic.com/privacy. After your comment is approved, your profile picture (if connected to Gravatar) may be visible publicly in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract location data from images.
Cookies
- If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. This is for your convenience so you don’t have to re-enter your details next time. These cookies last for one year.
- If you visit our login page, we set a temporary cookie to check if your browser accepts cookies. It contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
- When you log in, we set cookies to save your login info and screen display preferences. Login cookies last for two days; display preference cookies last for one year. Selecting “Remember Me” extends login to two weeks. Logging out removes these cookies.
- If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie may be saved. It stores the post ID and expires after one day.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content behaves the same way as if you visited the other website directly.
These third-party sites may collect data, use cookies, embed additional tracking, and monitor your interaction—especially if you’re logged into those sites.
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
- Comments and their metadata are stored indefinitely to recognize and auto-approve follow-ups.
- For users who register (if applicable), we store the personal information provided in their profile. Users can view, edit, or delete their info anytime (except username). Admins can also see and edit it.
What Rights You Have Over Your Data
If you have an account or have left comments, you can request an exported file of your personal data. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold. This does not include data we must retain for legal, administrative, or security purposes.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Your Privacy, Our Commitment
We do not sell or misuse your personal data. We collect only what’s necessary to enhance your experience and keep the site running smoothly. Your data is handled with care and stored securely.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy or your personal data, contact us at:
📧 friends@wisdomaboveground.com