Privacy Policy
Who We Are
Our website address is https://todaypopculture.com.
What Data We Collect
1. Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect:
- The data entered into the comments form.
- The visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string for spam detection.
We may also use an anonymized string (hash) of your email address to check if you are using the Gravatar service. Once your comment is approved, your Gravatar profile picture will be visible to the public alongside your comment.
2. Media
If you upload images to the site, avoid embedding location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract this information from your uploaded images.
3. Cookies
- Comment Cookies: If you leave a comment, you can opt to save your name, email, and website in cookies for future convenience. These cookies last for one year.
- Login Cookies: Temporary cookies are used to verify your browser when logging in. These cookies expire after two days, unless you select “Remember Me,” in which case they persist for two weeks.
- Editor Cookies: Editing or publishing an article will save a temporary cookie in your browser. This cookie expires after one day.
4. Embedded Content
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, etc.) from third-party websites. These websites may collect your data, use cookies, and monitor your interaction, especially if you are logged into their site.
How We Use Your Data
We use your data for the following purposes:
- To manage comments and reduce spam.
- To improve user experience by saving your preferences.
- To ensure the functionality and security of the website.
How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments and their metadata are stored indefinitely to streamline follow-ups.
- Registered users’ data is retained in their profiles. Users can edit or delete this data anytime (except their username).
Your Rights Over Your Data
You can request the following:
- An exported file of your personal data.
- Deletion of your data, excluding any information we are required to retain for administrative or legal reasons.
To make a request, contact us at privacy@todaypopculture.com.
How We Protect Your Data
We use secure servers and data encryption to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be reviewed by automated spam detection services to maintain the security and integrity of our site.
For any questions or concerns regarding our Privacy Policy, please reach out to us via our contact page.