Privacy Policy

Who We Are

This website is powered by WordPress. The website address is: https://www.thevegangourmand.com/

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site, the information entered into the comments form is collected, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string. This data is used primarily for spam detection and site security.

An anonymized string (hash) generated from the email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to determine whether a profile image is associated with that email. The Gravatar privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/. Once a comment is approved, any associated profile image becomes publicly visible alongside the comment.

If comments are enabled, the following information may be collected: name, email address (not publicly displayed), optional website URL, comment content, and IP address. Comment data and its metadata are stored indefinitely unless a deletion request is made.

Media

When images are uploaded to the website, embedded location data (EXIF GPS) should be removed beforehand. Images made publicly available on the site can be downloaded by visitors, and any embedded metadata may be extracted.

Cookies

If a comment is left on the site, consent may be given to store the name, email address, and website in cookies. These cookies exist for convenience and remain for one year.

Visiting the login page sets a temporary cookie to determine whether the browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when the browser is closed.

When logging in, cookies are used to store login credentials and screen display preferences. Login cookies persist for two days, and screen preference cookies last for one year. Selecting “Remember Me” extends the login session to two weeks. Logging out removes login cookies.

When an article is edited or published, an additional cookie is stored that records the post ID of the edited content. This cookie contains no personal data and expires after one day.

Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content such as videos, images, or articles. Embedded content behaves as if the visitor has accessed the external website directly.

These external websites may collect data, use cookies, embed third-party tracking, and monitor interaction with the embedded content, particularly if an account exists and the visitor is logged in to that external service.

Typography

All fonts used on this website are self-hosted and served directly from the site’s own servers. No font requests are made to third-party providers, and no personal data or IP addresses are transmitted for font loading purposes.

Who We Share Your Data With

If a password reset is requested, the requesting IP address is included in the password reset email as part of standard security procedures.

Visitor comments may be processed through automated spam detection services.

How Long We Retain Your Data

Comments and their associated metadata are retained indefinitely to allow recognition and approval of follow-up comments without manual moderation.

If user accounts are enabled, personal information provided within user profiles is stored indefinitely unless modified or deleted. Users may view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time, with the exception of usernames. Site administrators may also access and manage this information.

What Rights You Have Over Your Data

If an account exists on this site, or if comments have been left, a request may be made to receive an exported file containing the personal data held by the site. Requests may also be made to erase personal data.

Data erasure requests do not apply to information that must be retained for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Data Requests and Compliance

WordPress provides built-in tools for data export and erasure. Requests for access or deletion should be directed to the site administrator and will be processed in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection mechanisms to maintain site integrity and reduce abuse.