🧭 About Us
This website is operated by Terra Consulting and can be accessed at https://www.terra-consult.net.
💬 Comments & User Interaction
When users leave comments, we collect the data entered into the comment form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser details to help prevent spam. If you use Gravatar, an anonymized version of your email may be sent to their service to check for an associated profile image. You can review their privacy practices at Automattic Privacy Policy. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture may appear next to it.
🖼️ Uploaded Media
If you upload images to the site, please ensure any embedded location data (such as EXIF GPS) is removed. Other visitors may be able to download and extract this information.
🍪 Cookies & Session Data
- When you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies remain active for one year.
- Visiting the login page sets a temporary cookie to check if your browser supports cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is deleted when you close your browser.
- Logging in activates cookies that store your login status and display preferences. Login cookies last for two days, while screen settings persist for one year. Selecting “Remember Me” extends login duration to two weeks. Logging out removes these cookies.
- Editing or publishing content stores a cookie with the post ID. This cookie contains no personal data and expires after 24 hours.
🔗 Embedded Content
Some articles may include embedded media (e.g., videos, images, or articles) from external websites. These behave as if you visited the external site directly, which may collect data, use cookies, and monitor your interaction—especially if you’re logged into those services.
🔐 Data Sharing
If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email for security purposes.
🗃️ Data Retention
Comments and related metadata are stored indefinitely to help us recognize and approve future comments automatically. If you create an account, your profile data is stored and can be viewed, edited, or deleted by you at any time—except for your username. Site administrators also have access and may update this information as needed.
📋 Your Data Rights
If you’ve registered or posted comments, you may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you or ask for it to be deleted. This excludes data we’re required to retain for legal, administrative, or security reasons.
🌍 Data Destination
Visitor comments may be scanned by automated systems for spam and security threats.
🛡️ Data Protection Measures
We prioritize the security of your personal data. Our site uses SSL encryption and secure hosting. Access to administrative functions is restricted, and we perform regular updates and security audits to maintain protection.
🧩 Third-Party Services
We may engage third-party providers for services such as analytics or payment processing. These providers receive only the data necessary to perform their tasks and are required to comply with relevant privacy laws.
🔄 Policy Revisions
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in technology, regulations, or our services. We recommend checking this page regularly to stay informed about how your data is handled.