Welcome to https://saintumarcollege.in/ (“we”, “us”, “our”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website.
1. Who We Are
Our website address is https://saintumarcollege.in/. Please note that we are an independent educational resource and not affiliated with Saint Umar College in any official capacity.
2. Information We Collect
a. Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect:
- The information entered in the form (name, email, website)
- IP address and browser user agent (to prevent spam)
We may send an anonymized hash of your email to the Gravatar service to check if you use it. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture may be publicly visible.
Gravatar’s privacy policy: automattic.com/privacy (goaeff.in)
b. Media Uploads
If you upload images, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may extract that data from images on the site.
c. Cookies
We use cookies to enhance functionality:
- Save commenter details (name, email, website) so you don’t have to re-enter each time
- Track login sessions and display preferences
- Store editing actions (e.g. post‑ID) after publishing or editing an article
Cookie durations:
- Comment cookies: 1 year
- Login/session cookies: 2 days (default), or up to 2 weeks if “Remember Me” is selected
- Screen/display preferences: 1 year
- Editing indicator: 1 day
3. Embedded Content
Articles may include embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, social media, images).
These external platforms may collect your data, use cookies, and monitor how you interact with embedded content, similar to visiting their sites directly.
4. How We Use Your Data
We use personal data to:
- Moderate and manage comments
- Prevent spam and abuse
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Display relevant ads (e.g., Google AdSense) when applicable
We do not sell or rent your personal information for marketing.
5. Who We Share Data With
We may share your data with:
- Hosting providers and technical service partners
- Automated spam detection services
- Ad networks like Google AdSense
- Trusted third-party plugins or tools to support website operations
If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email.
6. Data Retention
- Comments and associated metadata are stored indefinitely to allow seamless moderation.
- Registered users (if any) can view, edit, or delete their personal information (except usernames).
- Admins may review and manage user data as needed.
7. Your Rights Over Your Data
If you have an account or have left comments, you have the right to:
- Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Request that we delete your personal data (except data we are required to retain for legal or security reasons)
To submit such requests, please contact:
drifttoday0@gmail.com
8. Where Data Is Stored and Sent
Your data may be transmitted to:
- Anti‑spam services for comment evaluation
- Secure servers for reliable access and backup
All data is stored using standard encryption methods and protected by secure infrastructure.
9. Third‑Party Advertising
We may use third-party ad networks such as Google AdSense, which may use cookies to present personalized ads based on your browsing behavior.
You can manage your ad preferences here: Google Ads Settings
10. Children’s Privacy
We do not intentionally collect personal information from anyone under 13. If you believe information regarding a minor has been collected, please contact us to have it removed.
11. Updates to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” Your continued use of the site indicates acceptance of the updated policy.
