Who We Are
At Human Focused Media, we’re committed to creating authentic human connections through storytelling. Our website address is https://humanfocusedmedia.com.
Comments
When you leave comments on our site, we collect the information shown in the comment form, as well as your IP address and browser information to help us prevent spam. If you use the Gravatar service, an anonymized string (or hash) of your email may be shared to see if you’re using the service. You can view Gravatar’s privacy policy here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture will be visible alongside your comment.
Media
If you upload images to our website, please avoid including location data (such as EXIF GPS data). Other visitors to the site may be able to download and extract location data from the images.
Cookies
To make your experience smoother, if you leave a comment on our site, you can opt to save your name, email, and website in cookies for future visits. These cookies last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we’ll set a temporary cookie to check if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie doesn’t store any personal data and will be removed when you close your browser.
When you log in, we’ll also set cookies to save your login details and display preferences. Login cookies last for two days, while screen options cookies last for one year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login will remain active for two weeks. Logging out will remove the login cookies.
If you publish or edit an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie contains no personal data and simply tracks the post ID of the article you edited. It expires after one day.
Embedded Content
Articles on our site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, etc.). This content behaves exactly as if you visited the original website from which the content is sourced. These third-party sites may collect your data, use cookies, and track your interaction with the content.
Who We Share Your Data With
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
How Long We Retain Your Data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are kept indefinitely. This allows us to recognize and approve follow-up comments without delay. For users who register on our site (if applicable), we store the personal information you provide in your profile. You can view, edit, or delete your personal information anytime, except for your username. Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
Your Rights Over Your Data
If you’ve left comments or have an account on our site, you can request an export of the personal data we hold about you. You can also request that we delete any personal data we hold. This does not include 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 to ensure a safe and secure online environment.