At Phrases Pulse (https://phrasespulse.com), we prioritize the privacy and security of our visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal information when you interact with our website.
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://phrasespulse.com. We are dedicated to sharing knowledge and insights on English phrases and expressions, making learning fun and engaging for our visitors.
Comments
When you leave a comment on Phrases Pulse, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with your IP address and browser’s user agent string to assist with spam detection.
Additionally, an anonymized string (hash) created from your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. After your comment is approved, your profile picture will be visible to the public alongside your comment. For more on Gravatar’s privacy policy, visit Gravatar Privacy Policy.
Media
If you upload images to Phrases Pulse, please ensure they do not contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the site can download and extract location data from images, so we advise you to strip such details for your privacy.
Cookies
When you leave a comment, you may opt to save your name, email, and website in cookies. These are provided for your convenience, ensuring you don’t have to re-enter your details for subsequent comments. These cookies will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine whether your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded once you close your browser.
Upon logging in, we set cookies to save your login credentials and screen display preferences. Login cookies last two days, while screen options cookies last a year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login will persist for two weeks. Logging out will delete the login cookies.
If you edit or publish content, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie contains no personal data and simply records the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after one day.
Embedded Content
Articles on Phrases Pulse may include embedded content, such as videos, images, or articles from external websites. Embedded content behaves as though you have visited the other website directly. These sites may collect data, use cookies, or track your interactions with the embedded content, particularly if you are logged into their platform.
Data Sharing
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email for security purposes.
How Long We Retain Your Data
Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely, enabling us to automatically recognize and approve follow-up comments without moderation.
For registered users on Phrases Pulse (if applicable), we store the personal information provided in your user profile. You may view, edit, or delete this information at any time, except for your username. Our site administrators can also access and modify this information as needed.
Your Data Rights
If you have an account or have left comments on Phrases Pulse, you can request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you’ve provided. You may also request the deletion of any personal data we have on record, with the exception of information we are required to retain for administrative, legal, or security reasons.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service to ensure the quality and security of our site.