HERBKEMI Privacy Policy

Who We Are

Our website address is: https://herbkemi.com/. Protecting your privacy is our priority, and this policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data.

What Personal Data We Collect and Why

1. Comments

When visitors leave comments, we collect:

  • The data shown in the comments form.
  • The visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string (for spam detection).

If you use Gravatar, an anonymized string (hash) of your email may be sent to their service. View the Gravatar Privacy Policy here. Approved comments may display your profile picture publicly.

2. Media

If you upload images to our site, ensure they do not contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can potentially download and extract this data.

3. Contact Forms

Information submitted through contact forms is used solely to respond to your inquiries and improve customer support.

4. Cookies
  • Comments: Opt-in cookies store your name, email, and website for convenience and last for one year.
  • Login Page: Temporary cookies check if your browser accepts cookies and are discarded when closed.
  • User Accounts: Login cookies last 2 days, or 2 weeks if “Remember Me” is selected.
  • Editing Articles: Cookies track post edits and expire after 1 day.
5. Embedded Content

Articles may include embedded content (e.g., videos, articles) from third-party websites. These sites may collect data, use cookies, and track interactions independently of HERBKEMI.

6. Analytics

We may use analytics tools to track website performance and improve user experience. Data is anonymized and does not identify individual users.

Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell or share personal data with third parties, except as required for spam detection, analytics, or legal purposes.

How Long We Retain Your Data

  • Comments: Retained indefinitely, along with metadata, for seamless follow-up moderation.
  • Registered Users: Personal information in profiles is stored indefinitely. Users can view, edit, or delete their data (excluding usernames).

Your Rights Over Your Data

You can request:

  1. An exported file of the personal data we hold about you.
  2. Deletion of your personal data, excluding information we must retain for legal, administrative, or security purposes.

Where We Send Your Data

Visitor comments are screened through an automated spam detection service.

For any questions about your privacy or data protection, please contact us via our website.