Privacy Policy
Our Website
You can access our website at: augusthouse.co.uk
User Comments
When you leave a comment on our website, we gather the details you provide, including your IP address and browser information. This data helps us manage comments effectively and prevent spam. We might also generate an anonymized version of your email address to check if you are using a profile picture service. If your comment is approved, your profile picture (if available) will be displayed next to your comment.
Image Uploads
If you upload images to our site, please ensure they don’t contain embedded location data, such as EXIF GPS coordinates. Other users may download your images, and this data might be accessible to them.
Cookies
When you submit a comment, you have the option to save your name, email, and website address in cookies for future use. This prevents you from having to re-enter this information in the future. These cookies are stored for one year.
Temporary Cookies
A temporary cookie is created when you visit the login page to check if your browser accepts cookies. It contains no personal information and is deleted once you close your browser.
Login Cookies
When you log in, cookies are used to remember your login information and display preferences. Login cookies last for two days, while display preferences are stored for one year. If you choose the “Remember Me” option, your login will remain active for two weeks. Logging out removes these cookies. Additionally, when you edit or publish a post, a separate cookie is stored to track the post ID, which expires after one day.
Embedded Content from External Sources
Our website may include embedded content, such as videos, images, or articles from third-party sites. Interacting with this content is treated as if you visited those external websites directly. These third-party sites might collect data, use cookies, and employ tracking technologies to monitor your actions, particularly if you’re logged into their platforms.
Data Sharing
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the verification email we send you.
Data Retention
We retain comments and their metadata indefinitely to expedite the approval process for future comments and reduce additional moderation. For registered users, personal details provided in profiles are also stored. You can access, modify, or delete your data at any time, except for your username. Site administrators may also modify this information when needed.
Your Data Rights
As a registered user or commenter, you can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you. You also have the right to request the deletion of your data, except for any information we are legally obligated to retain.
Automated Processing
Visitor comments may be automatically processed by a spam detection system to ensure high-quality and relevant interactions.