Collection & Use of Data in Comments:
• When you post a comment, the site collects information from the comment form as well as details like your IP address and browser operating system. This helps detect and prevent spam.
• Additionally, a hashed version of your email (a unique string generated from it) may be sent to Gravatar. If Gravatar is active, this hash is used to display your profile image while respecting its own privacy policies.
Media Uploads:
• If you upload images, Iran Gate automatically removes any geographical metadata (EXIF GPS data) from those images. This ensures that any hidden location information isn’t exposed to other users.
Use of Cookies:
• The site uses cookies to save your name, email, and website address for ease of future commenting, so you don’t have to re-enter your details every time. These cookies are valid for one year.
• Temporary cookies are set when you visit the login page to confirm that your browser accepts cookies. These cookies are not stored once you close your browser.
• Additional cookies are set upon logging in to store your session and display preferences, with varying durations (from two days for login cookies up to one year for display settings, or two weeks if “Remember Me” is selected).
• There’s also a cookie for tracking the editing status of posts, which lasts for about a day.
Embedded Content from Other Sites:
• Articles may include embedded content like videos or images from third-party sites. When you interact with these, those sites may collect information about you through cookies or tracking mechanisms, just as if you were directly visiting them.
Data Sharing & Retention:
• If you request a password reset, your IP address is included in the reset email.
• Comments and their metadata are stored indefinitely, which helps in automatically recognizing and approving future comments.
• For registered users, the personal data provided (except for the non-editable username) is stored and can be viewed, edited, or deleted at any time by you. Site administrators also have access to this information.
Your Rights Over Your Data:
• If you have an account or have posted comments, you can request an export of all your personal data.
• You can also ask for the deletion of your personal data, except for information that must be retained for administrative, legal, or security reasons.
Spam Detection:
• The site employs an automatic spam detection service to review comments, which adds another layer of protection and helps maintain the integrity of the information shared on the platform.