Privacy Policy for Ask Particlus
At Ask Particlus, accessible at https://askparticlus.com, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you interact with our website.
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://askparticlus.com.
Ask Particlus is a platform dedicated to educating and empowering individuals on decentralization, DeFi, and the innovations behind Vertisan and Fractal.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on our site, we collect:
- The data entered in the comments form.
- The visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string for spam detection purposes.
Additionally, an anonymized string (hash) created from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. The Gravatar service’s privacy policy can be found at https://automattic.com/privacy/. After your comment is approved, your profile picture (if available) will be visible publicly alongside your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the site, we recommend avoiding images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website may be able to download and extract location data from images posted on the site.
Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. Here’s how:
- Comments: If you leave a comment, you can opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies for your convenience. These cookies last for one year.
- Login: Temporary cookies are used to determine browser compatibility when you visit the login page. These are discarded after closing your browser. If you log in, we set cookies to save your login information and screen preferences. Login cookies last two days, and screen option cookies last a year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login persists for two weeks. Logging out removes these cookies.
- Publishing Content: If you edit or publish an article, a cookie will store the post ID for one day. This cookie does not include personal data.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on Ask Particlus may include embedded content (e.g., videos from YouTube, articles, images, etc.). Embedded content from other websites functions as if you visited the other website directly. These third-party websites may:
- Collect data about you.
- Use cookies.
- Include additional third-party tracking.
- Monitor your interactions with their content, especially if you have an account and are logged into their website.
We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third-party platforms.
Who We Share Your Data With
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email. We do not sell or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.
How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments: Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to recognize and approve follow-ups automatically.
- User Accounts: For registered users, we store the personal information provided in your user profile. You can view, edit, or delete this information at any time, except for your username. Website administrators can also access and manage this data.
Your Rights Over Your Data
If you have an account or have left comments on this site, you can request:
- An exported file of the personal data we hold about you.
- Deletion of any personal data we hold, excluding data required for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
To make a data request, please contact us at contact@askparticlus.com.
Where Your Data is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service to maintain the integrity of the platform.
Updates to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Please review it periodically. Your continued use of Ask Particlus after any updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, feel free to reach out at contact@askparticlus.com.