Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to our website at armourdoctor.com.au. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our site.

Data Collection and Use Policy

Comment Submissions

When users leave comments on our website, we collect the details provided in the comment form, such as the user’s IP address and browser information. This data helps us identify and prevent spam. Additionally, a hashed version of your email address might be sent to Gravatar to see if you have a connected profile. For further details, please refer to Gravatar’s privacy policy. After your comment is approved, any profile image linked to your account (if available) will be publicly displayed alongside your comment.

Media Uploads

If you upload media (e.g., images) to our website, we advise removing any embedded location data (EXIF GPS) that may be included in the file. This data can potentially be accessed by other users who view the image.

Cookies

When leaving a comment, you may choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies for convenience. This allows you to avoid re-entering this information in future comments. These cookies will remain active for one year. If you visit the login page, a temporary cookie is set to check if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is deleted once you close the browser. After logging in, additional cookies are created to store your login details and preferences. Login-related cookies are valid for two days, while display preferences are stored for one year. If you select the “Remember Me” option, your session will stay active for two weeks. Logging out clears these cookies. Additionally, when you edit or publish an article, a cookie containing the article ID is stored, which expires after one day and does not include personal data.

Embedded Content

Our website may include embedded content, such as videos or images from third-party sites. When you interact with this embedded content, it functions as if you are visiting the external site directly. These external platforms may gather your data, use cookies, and track your activity, especially if you’re logged into an account with them.

Data Sharing

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email we send to you.

Data Retention

Comments and their associated metadata are retained indefinitely to speed up the approval process for future comments. For registered users, we also store personal information in their profiles. You can access, modify, or delete your personal information at any time, except for your username, which cannot be changed. Site administrators also have access to this data.

Your Rights Regarding Your Data

If you have an account or have left comments on our site, you have the right to request a copy of your personal data stored with us. You also have the right to request the deletion of your data, unless we are legally required to retain certain information for administrative, legal, or security reasons.

Data Processing

Visitor comments may be analyzed by automated systems to detect spam. Please be aware that this privacy policy may be updated from time to time, and we encourage you to review it regularly for any changes.