Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 06/02/2025
Last Updated: 07/02/2025
At AlontaMagazine, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have in relation to that data.
1. Who We Are
Our website address is: https://alontamagazine.com
This site is operated by the AlontaMagazine editorial team, dedicated to delivering daily news and entertainment content.
2. Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect and prevent spam.
An anonymized hash (created from your email address) may be sent to the Gravatar service to determine if you’re using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture becomes visible to the public in the context of your comment.
3. Media Uploads
If you upload images to our site, you should avoid uploading images that contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract this information from images published on the site.
4. Cookies
We use cookies to improve your experience on AlontaMagazine.
- If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These last for one year.
- When visiting the login page, we set a temporary cookie to check if your browser accepts cookies. This contains no personal data and is discarded when you close the browser.
- When you log in, several cookies are set to save your login info and display preferences. Login cookies last two days, screen option cookies last one year, and “Remember Me” will keep you logged in for two weeks.
- If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie is saved to record the post ID of the edited article. This cookie expires after one day.
More information on cookies can be found in our Cookie Policy.
5. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on AlontaMagazine may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, social media posts). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the third-party website directly. These sites may collect data, use cookies, embed tracking tools, and monitor your interaction, especially if you’re logged into an account on that site.
6. Data Sharing
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the password reset email.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. Data may only be shared with service providers necessary for running the website (e.g., spam detection services, analytics providers).
7. Data Retention
- Comments: If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely.
- User Profiles: If you register an account, we store the personal information you provide. You can view, edit, or delete your personal data at any time, except your username. Administrators can also edit user data.
8. Your Rights
You can:
- Request an export of your personal data we hold.
- Ask us to delete your data (excluding data kept for legal, administrative, or security reasons).
- Contact us at [insert email address] to make data-related requests.
9. Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be scanned through automated spam detection services to maintain site integrity and prevent abuse.
10. Policy Updates
This policy may be updated periodically. We encourage you to check this page regularly to stay informed. Changes will take effect immediately upon posting.
By using AlontaMagazine, you consent to this privacy policy and the practices described.