Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 2025-02-04

1. Who We Are

GrowthFeed (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website https://growthfeed.net. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website.

2. Information We Collect

a. Comments

When visitors leave comments on GrowthFeed, we collect:

  • The data entered in the comments form
  • The visitor’s IP address and browser user agent (to detect spam)

Additionally, an anonymized hash of your email may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you use it. The Gravatar privacy policy is available here. After comment approval, your profile picture will be publicly visible alongside your comment.

b. Media Uploads

If you upload images to GrowthFeed, avoid including location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors can download and extract this information.

c. Cookies

GrowthFeed uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience:

  • Comment Cookies: If you leave a comment, you may opt to save your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These last for one year.
  • Login Cookies: If you visit the login page, a temporary cookie checks if your browser accepts cookies (deleted when you close your browser). When you log in, additional cookies store your login and display preferences.
    • Login cookies last 2 days (or 2 weeks if “Remember Me” is selected).
    • Display preference cookies last 1 year.
    • Logout removes login cookies.
  • Editing Cookies: If you edit or publish an article, a cookie stores the post ID for 1 day.

d. Embedded Content

Articles on GrowthFeed may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, or articles) from third-party websites. These external sites may:

  • Collect data about you
  • Use cookies
  • Track your interactions if you’re logged into their platform

We do not control how third parties collect or use your data.

3. How We Share Your Data

  • If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the email.
  • Visitor comments may be checked via an automated spam detection service.

4. Data Retention

  • Comments and their metadata are stored indefinitely for spam detection and moderation.
  • Registered users can view, edit, or delete their personal information (except their username).
  • Website administrators can access and edit user profiles.

5. Your Data Rights

If you have an account or have left comments on GrowthFeed, you may request:

  • An exported copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Deletion of your personal data, excluding information required for legal, administrative, or security purposes.

6. Where Your Data Is Sent

  • Visitor comments may be processed through an automated spam detection service.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the last updated date.

8. Contact Information

For any privacy-related inquiries, contact us at: glipzbrand@gmail.com