Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2025-02-08
Our website address is: https://gs-jf.com.
When visitors leave comments, we collect:
Data shown in the comment form.
The visitor’s IP address.
Browser user agent string to assist with spam detection.
An anonymized string (hash) created from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to verify usage. Gravatar’s privacy policy is available at: https://automattic.com/privacy/. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture (if linked to Gravatar) will be publicly visible alongside your comment.
If you upload images, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may download and extract location details from images on the site.
At GS-JF.com, we collect personal information through our contact forms to facilitate communication and provide assistance. The data collected may include your name, email address, and any other details you provide. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiries and improve our services. We do not share your personal data with third parties without your explicit consent, unless required by law. All data is stored securely and retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined.
Comment Cookies: If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These expire after 1 year.
Temporary Cookies: A temporary cookie is set when visiting the login page to check browser cookie acceptance. It contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
Login Cookies: Login cookies expire after 2 days, and screen display options cookies expire after 1 year. Selecting "Remember Me" extends login retention to 2 weeks. Logging out removes login cookies.
Editor Cookies: Editing or publishing an article saves an additional cookie in your browser with no personal data, expiring after 1 day.
Articles may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Such content behaves as if you visited the source website directly, which may:
Collect data.
Use cookies.
Embed third-party tracking.
Monitor interactions with the embedded content (especially if you are logged into that site).
We use Google Analytics and other analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with our site. These tools collect anonymized data, including:
Demographics: Geographic location, language preferences.
Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser version.
Behavioral Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, click patterns, traffic sources (e.g., search engines, social media).
This data helps us improve website performance, optimize content, and enhance user experience. All data is anonymized and aggregated, ensuring no personally identifiable information is collected.
You can opt-out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. For more details, review Google’s privacy policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
Your IP address is included in password reset emails if you request a reset.
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to auto-approve follow-up comments.
Registered Users: Personal information provided in user profiles is stored. Users may view, edit, or delete their data (except usernames). Administrators may also access and edit this information.
If you have an account or have left comments, you may:
Request an exported file of your personal data.
Request erasure of your personal data (excluding data we are obligated to retain for legal, administrative, or security purposes).
Visitor comments may be processed by automated spam detection services.
We implement industry-standard measures to safeguard your information:
SSL encryption for data transfers (e.g., credit card information).
HTTPS secure browsing.
Encryption for data confidentiality.
Access controls to limit unauthorized personnel.
Regular staff training on data protection.
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for stated purposes.
In the event of a data breach, we will:
Notify you via email, phone, or public announcement.
Explain the breach’s scope, impact, and remediation steps.
Report incidents to regulators as required.
No 100% Security Guarantee: While we strive to protect your data, no internet transmission is entirely risk-free. Use strong passwords and avoid sharing sensitive information via unencrypted channels (e.g., email).
Updates: We may periodically update this policy. Significant changes will be prominently communicated.
Contact Us
For questions or data requests, reach us at: info@gs-jf.com.