Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 2025-07-17

1. Introduction

Welcome to didiar.com (the “Site”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. By using our Site, you consent to the practices described herein.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following data:

a) Directly Provided Data

• Account Registration: Name, email, username, password.
• Comments: Name, email, website (optional), IP address, browser user agent (for spam detection)3.
• Contact Forms: Name, email, message content.
• Media Uploads: Images (avoid uploading EXIF GPS data, as visitors may extract location info)3.

b) Automatically Collected Data

• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device info, cookies.
• Usage Data: Pages visited, session duration, interactions (via analytics tools like Google Analytics).

c) Third-Party Data

• Gravatar: An anonymized hash of your email may be sent to check if you use the service (privacy policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/ )

3. How We Use Your Data

We process your data for:

• Service Delivery: Account management, comment moderation, spam prevention.
• Improvements: Analyzing traffic to enhance user experience.
• Legal Compliance: Fraud prevention, regulatory obligations.
• Marketing (with consent): Promotional emails (opt-out available).

Legal Basis: Consent (e.g., cookies), contractual necessity (e.g., user accounts), legitimate interests (e.g., security)9.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

• Essential Functions: Login sessions, preferences (e.g., language).
• Analytics: Google Analytics (anonymized data).
• Third-Party Embeds: Videos/social media may track interactions3.

Control Cookies: Adjust browser settings or use our cookie consent tool.

5. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We only share data when necessary:

• Service Providers: Hosting, analytics, spam detection (e.g., Akismet).
• Legal Requests: To comply with laws or protect rights.
• Business Transfers: Mergers/acquisitions (users will be notified).

No Sale of Data: We do not sell personal information10.

6. Data Retention

• Comments: Kept indefinitely for auto-approval of follow-ups3.
• User Accounts: Until deletion (users can edit/delete profiles).
• Analytics: Anonymized after 14 months.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location (e.g., GDPR/CCPA), you may:

• Access/Delete Data: Request a copy or erasure (exceptions apply).
• Correct Data: Update inaccuracies in your profile.
• Object/Restrict Processing: Opt out of marketing or analytics.
• Withdraw Consent: For cookies or email subscriptions.

Submit Requests: Email steven@didiar.com.

8. International Data Transfers

Data may be processed outside your country. We ensure protections via:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (EU).
• Privacy Shield-certified providers (where applicable)10.

9. Security Measures

We implement:

• Encryption (SSL/TLS).
• Regular security audits.
• Limited staff access.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for users under 16. We do not knowingly collect their data.

11. Policy Updates

Changes will be posted here with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

12. Contact Us

For privacy concerns, contact:

• Email: steven@didiar.com