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Who we are
Our website address is: https://www.matuog.com. MATUOG.com is a content-based blog committed to protecting your privacy and digital rights.
This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share your information when you visit or interact with our website. By using our website, you agree to this policy. If you disagree, please discontinue use of the site.
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and where appropriate, notified to you via email or website notices.
What Personal Data We Collect and Why We Collect It
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
An anonymized string (hash) created from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. After comment approval, your profile picture is visible to the public. You can review Gravatar’s Privacy Policy here: https://automattic.com/privacy/
Media Uploads
If you upload images to the website, avoid uploading images that include embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website can download and extract location data from images.
Contact Forms
If you submit a contact form, we collect your name, email address, and message content. This information is used solely for customer service and is not shared with third parties.
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site, you may opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These are for your convenience and last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. It contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in:
- We set cookies to save your login information and display preferences.
- Login cookies last for two days.
- “Remember Me” cookies persist for two weeks.
- Screen options cookies last for one year.
- Logging out removes login cookies.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie is saved in your browser. It includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article. It expires after one day.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content behaves the same as if you visited the originating site.
These third-party sites may collect data, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content—especially if you are logged in to their platform.
Analytics and Tracking Technologies
We may use analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to help us understand how visitors engage with the website. These services may use cookies to collect anonymized data for performance reporting and audience analysis.
Cookie Categories Used on This Site
Essential Cookies
Performance Cookies
Advertising Cookies
Social Media Cookies
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
However, certain data may be shared with:
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Anti-spam services (e.g., Akismet)
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Hosting and infrastructure providers
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Email delivery platforms (if you subscribe to newsletters)
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Third-party analytics and ad partners (anonymised where possible)
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
How Long We Retain Your Data
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Comments and associated metadata are retained indefinitely for moderation and context.
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Registered user profiles (if any) store the personal information provided.
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Administrators can see and edit all registered user data.
What Rights You Have Over Your Data
If you have an account or have left comments, you can request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you. You can also request erasure of your data, excluding data we must retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service (e.g., Akismet or CleanTalk).
Contact Information
For privacy-specific concerns, you can contact us through the website’s contact page:
👉 https://www.matuog.com/contact
