Privacy Policy
Welcome to thewendysmenus.com. Protecting your personal information is our priority, and this privacy policy explains how we handle the data collected through user interactions.
Comments Section
When users share their feedback or comments on our website, we collect the information provided in the comment form, along with their IP address and browser details. This information helps us efficiently detect and block spam activity. For users with a Gravatar account, an encrypted version (hash) of your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service to check if your account is active. You can review the Gravatar service’s privacy policy for further details. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture, if available, may be publicly displayed next to your comment.
Media Uploads and Data Security
When uploading images to our website, we advise users to ensure that location data (such as EXIF GPS) is not embedded in the images. This is crucial as visitors might be able to download your images and extract sensitive location data. To maintain privacy, it’s recommended to remove any EXIF information before uploading.
Cookies and User Preferences
If you choose to leave a comment on our site, we may offer the option to save your name, email address, and website in cookies for your convenience. This feature allows you to quickly submit comments without re-entering your details each time. The stored cookies will remain for one year. Additionally, when accessing our login page, a temporary cookie will be set to check if your browser allows cookies. No personal data is stored in this temporary cookie, which will be removed when your browser is closed.
Login and Cookies Management
Upon logging into your account, we will set several cookies to store your login details and screen preferences. These cookies help us maintain a smooth user experience, as outlined in our Privacy Policy. Login-related cookies remain active for two days, while cookies for screen settings persist for one year. If you opt for the “Remember Me” feature, your login session will last for two weeks. Once you log out of your account, any related login cookies will be removed. An extra cookie will be installed in your browser if you edit or publish material on our website. This cookie holds no personal data and only includes the post ID of the content being modified. It will expire after one day.
Embedded Content and Third-Party Interactions
Our articles may include embedded content such as images, videos, and other media that function as if you are directly visiting another website. As outlined in our Privacy Policy, when interacting with this embedded content, third-party sites may gather data about you, use cookies, track your activity, and incorporate additional tracking mechanisms. If you are logged into an account on those third-party platforms, they may also track your engagement with the embedded content.
Data Sharing Practices
To protect your account, your IP address will be included in the email you send when you request a password reset.
Data Retention Period
When leaving a comment on our site, we retain the comment and its associated information indefinitely. This practice enables us to easily identify and approve any future comments without needing to manually moderate them. If you choose to register on our platform, we will store the personal details you provide in your user profile. You have full control over this information and can view, update, or delete it at any time, except for your username. Our website administrators also have the ability to manage this data.
Your Rights Regarding Personal Data
As an account holder or commenter on our website, you can request an exported file of your personal data stored in our system, including any information you’ve provided. You also have the right to ask that any personal information we may have about you be deleted.. Please note that this request will not apply to data we are lawfully mandated to keep for security, legal, or administrative reasons.
Data Transfer and Processing
Comments left by visitors may be analyzed through an automated spam detection service to ensure site integrity and prevent misuse.