Privacy Policy

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Who we are

Our website address is:
https://TheGrandchildGiftCo.com


Welcome to TheGrandchildGiftCo.com. We are committed to providing a safe, trustworthy, and enjoyable experience for every visitor. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you interact with our website.

Information We Collect

We collect certain types of information to operate our website efficiently, prevent spam, improve user experience, and ensure website security.

Comments

When you submit a comment, we collect the information you provide, along with your IP address and browser details. This helps us reduce spam and maintain a safe community.

We may send an anonymized version of your email address (a “hash”) to the Gravatar service to check if you use it. You can review their privacy policy on Automattic’s website. Once approved, your profile image may display publicly alongside your comment.

Media

If you upload images, please avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may be able to download and extract that information.

Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience:

  1. When editing or publishing content, a cookie storing the post ID is added. It contains no personal data and expires in one day.
  2. When you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email, and website in cookies for future convenience. These last one year.
  3. A temporary cookie is set when you visit the login page to confirm whether your browser accepts cookies. It contains no personal data and is removed when you close your browser.
  4. After logging in, additional cookies store your login details and display preferences. Login cookies last two days; display-setting cookies last one year.
  5. Choosing “Remember Me” keeps your login active for two weeks.
  6. When editing or publishing content, a cookie storing the post ID is added. It contains no personal data and expires in one day.

Embedded Content

Pages on this site may include content such as videos, images, or articles. Embedded content behaves the same way it does when you visit the external website directly. Those sites may collect data, use cookies, implement third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with their content—especially if you are logged into their platform.

Who We Share Your Data With

We only share your information when necessary to provide services or protect website security. For example, if you request a password reset, your IP address is included in the reset email for verification.

We may also run visitor comments through automated spam-detection tools to protect our community.

How Long We Keep Your Data

  1. Comments and related metadata may be retained indefinitely so future comments can be automatically approved.
  2. If you create an account, your personal information is stored in your profile. You can view, update, or delete your data at any time (except your username). Website administrators may also access this information to assist with account management.

Your Rights Over Your Data

If you have an account or have left comments, you may request:

  • A copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Deletion of any personal data we have stored

We cannot remove information required for legal, administrative, or security purposes.

Where We Send Your Data

Visitor comments may be processed through automated spam-detection services to maintain website security and ensure a safe, positive experience for all users.