Effective Date: 2025-05-21
Animal Inventory (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the website located at https://animalinventory.net (“Website”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your information when you interact with our Website.
1. Information We Collect
a. Comments
When you submit a comment on our Website, we collect the data you enter in the comment form, as well as your IP address and browser user agent to help detect and prevent spam.
If you use the Gravatar service, an anonymized hash of your email address may be sent to Gravatar to check for an associated profile image. Gravatar’s privacy policy is available at: https://animalinventory.net/privacy/. Once your comment is approved, your profile image (if any) becomes publicly visible alongside your comment.
b. Media Uploads
If you upload images, please remove any embedded location data (e.g., EXIF GPS). Visitors to the site may be able to download and extract location data from publicly accessible images.
c. Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. These small text files may store:
- Your name, email, and website (if you comment and choose to save this info for future use)
- Your login and screen display preferences
- Temporary browser cookie settings (e.g., to check if your browser accepts cookies)
- Article-related metadata when you edit or publish content
Most cookies expire within a few days to a year, depending on their function. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.
d. Embedded Content
Articles may contain embedded content (e.g., videos, social media posts, articles) from third-party sites. These third-party sites may collect data about you, use their own cookies, and track your interaction with the content—just as if you visited those sites directly.
2. How We Use and Share Your Data
- We use the data you provide to display your comments, personalize your experience, and maintain security.
- If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email for security verification.
- Visitor comments may be checked via an automated spam detection system.
- We do not sell your personal data.
3. Data Retention
- Comments and associated metadata are stored indefinitely to improve user experience and site functionality.
- If you register for an account (if registration is offered), the personal information in your profile is stored until you delete it. You can edit or delete your profile at any time, except for your username. Administrators may also access and manage this data.
4. Your Rights
If you have an account or have left comments, you may:
- Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Request that we delete your personal data, excluding any data we must retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [insert email address or contact form URL].
5. Where Your Data Is Sent
To protect our Website from spam, visitor comments may be analyzed through an automated detection service.
6. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:
Animal Inventory
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://animalinventory.net