At TheGoldenRaven.org, we prioritize protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency regarding the collection, use, and sharing of your data. This Privacy Policy explains how we process your data and how cookies are used on our website.
1. Who We Are
Our website address is: https://thegoldenraven.org.
2. Data We Collect
We collect and process only the minimum data necessary for the operation of our website and services:
a. Comments
When visitors leave comments on our site, we collect:
- The data provided in the comments form.
- The visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string (to help detect spam).
- If you use the Gravatar service for avatars, an anonymized hash of your email address may be sent to Gravatar to check if you are using it. Gravatar’s privacy policy is available here.
b. Cookies
Detailed in the Cookies section below.
c. Server Logs
Our hosting provider, Hostinger International Ltd., processes server logs (e.g., IP addresses) for performance and security purposes.
d. Embedded Content
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, or articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves the same as if the visitor accessed the other website.
These websites may collect data, use cookies, embed third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with their content, including tracking interactions if you are logged into their services.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your data for the following purposes:
- Comments Moderation: To approve, publish, or moderate comments on our site
- Account Management: For registered users, to create and manage your account.
- Website Functionality: To ensure the proper operation and security of our site.
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations.
4. Cookies
We use cookies to improve your browsing experience and to perform essential site functions. Below is detailed information about the cookies currently used on our website:
a. Types of Cookies
Necessary Cookies (Always Active): These cookies are essential for the basic functionalities of the site, such as secure login and managing user consent preferences. They do not store any personally identifiable information.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
wpEmojiSettingsSupports |
Determines if the browser can properly display emojis. | Session |
cookieyes-consent |
Stores user consent preferences to respect them on future visits. | 1 year |
Non-Essential Cookies: Currently, no non-essential cookies (e.g., analytics, marketing) are used on this website.
b. Managing Cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences via:
- The cookie banner displayed on your first visit.
- The “Customise Consent Preferences” button available at the bottom-left corner of the website.
Additionally, you can block or delete cookies through your browser settings. However, doing so may affect the basic functionality of the site.
5. Data Sharing
We do not share your personal data with third parties, except when necessary to operate our website and services:
Hosting Provider: Hostinger International Ltd. processes server logs and other essential data. Hostinger complies with GDPR standards. For more information, refer to their Privacy Policy.
Spam Detection: Comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
6. How Long We Retain Your Data
Comments: Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
User Accounts: For registered users, personal data in profiles is retained as long as the account remains active. Users can request deletion at any time.
Cookies: Cookies are retained for their specified durations (e.g., 1 year for cookieyes-consent).
7. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Access and Rectification: Request access to or correction of your personal data.
- Erasure (Right to Be Forgotten): Request deletion of your data.
- Export: Request an exported file of your data (e.g., comments, profiles).
- Withdraw Consent: Change your cookie preferences or withdraw consent at any time.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@thegoldenraven.org.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure.
9. Dispute Resolution
If you believe your data has been misused, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. For EU users, visit:
https://ec.europa.eu/justice/article-29/structure/data-protection-authorities/index_en.htm
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page, with the “Last Updated” date updated accordingly.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: contact@thegoldenraven.org
Address: 20 chemin de la Savaux, 74290, Menthon-Saint-Bernard, France
Last Updated: January 12 2025.