At SavvyPsyche (https://savvypsyche.com), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal information you share with us.
This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have.
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://savvypsyche.com
SavvyPsyche is an educational psychology blog focused on mental well-being, human behavior, and everyday emotional challenges.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on our website, we collect:
- The data shown in the comments form
- The visitor’s IP address
- Browser user agent information
This information helps us detect spam and keep the website secure.
An anonymized string (also called a hash) created from your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service to check if you use it.
You can read Gravatar’s privacy policy here: https://automattic.com/privacy/
After your comment is approved, your profile picture (if connected to Gravatar) may be visible publicly with your comment.
Media
If you upload images to SavvyPsyche, please avoid uploading images that contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS).
Visitors to the website may be able to download and extract location data from images on the site.
Cookies
SavvyPsyche uses cookies to improve user experience.
- If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last for one year.
- When you visit the login page, a temporary cookie is set to check if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is deleted when you close your browser.
- When you log in, cookies are used to save your login information and screen preferences.Login cookies last for two days
- Screen option cookies last for one year
- If you select “Remember Me,” your login will last for two weeks
- If you log out, login cookies are removed.
- If you edit or publish an article, a cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie contains no personal data and expires after one day.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on SavvyPsyche may include embedded content (such as videos, images, or articles).
Embedded content from other websites behaves exactly as if you visited that website directly. These websites may:
- Collect data about you
- Use cookies
- Embed third-party tracking
- Monitor your interaction with the embedded content
This may happen especially if you are logged in to those websites.
Who We Share Your Data With
If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email for security purposes.
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments and their metadata are kept indefinitely. This helps us recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
- If you register on our website (if applicable), we store the personal information provided in your user profile.
- You can view, edit, or delete your personal information at any time (except your username).
- Website administrators can also access and edit this information when necessary.
What Rights You Have Over Your Data
If you have an account on SavvyPsyche or have left comments, you can:
- Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Request that we delete your personal data
This does not include data we must keep for legal, administrative, or security reasons.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service to maintain website safety.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us through our Contact Us page.