At Leo Painters, accessible from https://leopainters.co.nz, we prioritise the privacy and security of our visitors’ data. This policy outlines the types of information we collect and how it is used to ensure transparency and trust.
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://leopainters.co.nz. By accessing or using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on our website, we collect the information shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string. This information is used solely for spam detection and security purposes.
If you use Gravatar, an anonymised string created from your email address (a hash) may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. You can review Gravatar’s privacy policy here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture may become visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to our website, we recommend avoiding images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website can potentially download and extract location data from uploaded images.
Cookies
We use cookies to improve your browsing experience. Below is how cookies are used on our site:
- Comments: If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. This is for your convenience so you don’t need to re-enter these details for future comments. These cookies last for one year.
- Content Editing: If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie is stored in your browser. This cookie contains no personal data and simply tracks the post ID of the article. It expires after one day.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Our website may include embedded content, such as videos, images, or articles from external websites. Embedded content behaves the same as visiting the external website directly.
These third-party websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional tracking mechanisms, and monitor your interaction with the content. If you are logged in to those websites, your activity may be tracked further.
Who We Share Your Data With
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email to ensure the request’s validity and security.
How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments: Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to recognise and approve follow-up comments automatically, rather than holding them in moderation.
- User Accounts: For registered users (if applicable), we store the personal information provided in their profile. Users can view, edit, or delete their information at any time (except for their username). Website administrators can also access and manage this information.
Your Rights Over Your Data
If you have an account on our website or have left comments, you can request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you. Additionally, you can request that we erase any personal data we hold, except for data required for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service to maintain the website’s integrity and prevent misuse.