Privacy Policy
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://hotmaals.xyz
Comments
When users leave comments on Hotmaals, we collect the information provided in the comment form along with the visitor’s IP address and browser details. This helps us detect spam, maintain security, and improve user experience.
An anonymized hash created from your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. You can review their privacy policy here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. Once your comment is approved, your profile image may be visible publicly.
Media
If you upload images to Hotmaals, we recommend removing any embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may be able to download and extract such information from uploaded files.
Cookies
Hotmaals uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies may remain active for up to one year.
A temporary cookie is set when visiting the login page to check whether your browser accepts cookies. This cookie does not contain personal data and is removed once you close your browser.
- Login cookies may last up to 2 days
- Screen preference cookies may last up to 1 year
- “Remember Me” option keeps you logged in for up to 2 weeks
- Editing or publishing content creates cookies that expire after 24 hours
Embedded Content
Articles on Hotmaals may include embedded content such as videos, images, or links from third-party websites. This content behaves the same way as if you visited those external websites directly.
These third-party platforms may collect your data, use cookies, and track your interaction independently of Hotmaals.
Data Sharing
If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email for security verification.
Data Retention
Comments and related metadata are stored indefinitely to assist with moderation and allow automatic approval of future comments.
For registered users (if applicable), personal data provided in user profiles is stored securely. Users can view, update, or delete their personal information at any time, except for their username.
Your Rights
You have the right to request a copy of your personal data stored by us. You may also request deletion of your data, except where retention is required for legal, administrative, or security purposes.
Data Processing
Visitor comments may be processed through automated spam detection systems to maintain platform integrity and prevent misuse.
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌍 Website: https://hotmaals.xyz