Who we are
This site is managed by Pattern Explorers.
Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect the data provided in the comment form along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help prevent spam.
Media
If you upload images to the site, please avoid including location data (such as EXIF GPS information). Visitors may access and extract such data from the posted images.
Cookies
When you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies. This option is intended to facilitate future interactions by preventing you from having to re-enter your details. These cookies are valid for one year.
When you access our login page, a temporary cookie is set to verify whether your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is deleted when you close your browser.
When you log in, cookies are configured to save your login information and display preferences. Login cookies expire after two days, while screen option cookies are valid for one year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login will be maintained for two weeks. If you log out, the login cookies will be removed.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be stored in your browser to indicate the edited post’s ID. This cookie expires after one day and does not contain any personal data.
Embedded Content
Articles on this site may include embedded content (videos, images, etc.) that behaves the same way as if you visited the original source. Such content may be subject to the privacy policies and cookie usage of the originating site.
Data Sharing
In the event you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the password reset email.
Data Retention
Comments and their metadata are kept indefinitely to enable automatic recognition of future comments without requiring manual moderation. For registered users, the personal information provided in the profile is stored as long as the account remains active. You can view, edit, or delete your personal information at any time (except your username, which cannot be changed). Site administrators can also access and edit this information.
Your Rights
If you have an account or have left comments, you can request a file containing the personal data we hold about you, as well as request the deletion of that data, except for data we are required to retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Data destination
Visitor comments may be checked using an automated spam detection service.