About Us The official online platform of our institution is located at: aetherforgeon.info. We regard the security and confidentiality of personal information as a vital aspect of our operations. Our privacy policy demonstrates compliance with international data protection standards such as GDPR, while also reflecting our ethical responsibility to handle information in a transparent and respectful manner.


Comments

Whenever a user posts a comment, our platform records the information entered into the comment form, the IP address, the browser’s digital fingerprint, and relevant header data. These steps are necessary for spam prevention, fraud detection, and content authenticity. Additionally, we may generate a secured, anonymized hash of the submitted email to send to the Gravatar service for avatar confirmation. Full details of the Gravatar privacy practices are described on: https://aetherforgeon.info/policy.html. Profile pictures will only display publicly once review and approval procedures have been completed.

Media Files

When uploading photographs, videos, or other media to our servers, users are advised to first remove any embedded EXIF data containing geographical tags or other sensitive markers. Such information can be extracted by third parties and may reveal unintended personal details like user locations or device settings.

Cookies

By leaving a comment, personal preferences may be saved within cookies for convenience, typically valid for one calendar year. Authentication cookies ensure login sessions remain active for two days, while screen option cookies extend up to one year. If the user selects "Remember Me," authentication is prolonged to two weeks. Users who edit or submit new articles should note that a temporary cookie storing the article ID is generated for one day. Logging out securely removes relevant authentication cookies, ensuring a user’s privacy protection.

Embedded Content from External Websites

Pages within this platform may contain embedded items such as videos, images, or external resources. Interacting with such embedded content is equivalent to visiting that third-party platform directly. As a result, those providers might collect technical data, utilize cookies, or engage in activity tracking for analytical, marketing, or advertising purposes.

Data Sharing

If a password reset is requested, the automated system may include the originating IP address as part of the notification email. This practice reinforces account protection and assists in preventing unauthorized access attempts.

Data Retention

User comments and associated metadata are preserved indefinitely to assist in follow-up identification and approval. Registered account holders also have their data stored securely and may access, modify, or delete such records through account settings. Usernames cannot be altered due to system integrity requirements. Administrative users may directly manage, update, or delete profile information in accordance with privacy laws.

Your Data Rights

Every user reserves the right to request a digital export of their personal records retained within our databases. Equally, individuals may request their complete data removal, provided that retention is not legally required or necessary for internal administrative or safety obligations.

Data Processing

Automated anti-spam technology actively reviews comments and interactions for suspicious patterns, unauthorized activity, or potentially harmful content. This process supports cybersecurity initiatives and strengthens the compliance framework underlying all data processing within our platform.