Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.

When visitors leave comments on our site, we collect the information entered into the comments form, as well as additional data to ensure the safety and functionality of our platform. Here’s what we collect and why:

Information Collected:

  • Comment Details: Your name, email address, website (if provided), and the comment text.
  • IP Address and Browser Data: This helps us detect and prevent spam or malicious activity.

Spam Detection:
We use automated spam detection services to ensure that all comments align with our community guidelines and to keep our site safe for everyone. Your IP address and comment content may be shared with these services for this purpose.

Gravatar Service:
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

Public Display:
Once approved, your comment will be publicly visible on our site along with any optional information you’ve provided (e.g., website or profile image).

Retention:
Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely. This allows us to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.

Media

If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.

When visitors interact with media on our site, we aim to ensure their privacy and provide guidelines for safe media uploads. Here’s how we handle media-related data:

Uploading Media: If you upload images or other media to our website, please avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS).
Embedded location data in files can be extracted by anyone who views or downloads the media from the site. For your privacy and security, ensure such metadata is removed before uploading.

Retention and Removal: Media files uploaded to our site are stored indefinitely unless otherwise requested or removed in accordance with our data management policies. If you wish to have media you’ve uploaded removed, please contact us via our [Contact Form] and provide specific details about the media in question.

Third-Party Access: Media files hosted on our website may be accessed or shared by external visitors or services. Please be mindful of this when uploading any content.

Cookies

If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.

When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.

If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and improve the functionality of our site. Here’s how we use cookies and what it means for you:

What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us remember your preferences, improve our services, and provide a smoother user experience.

How We Use Cookies:

  • Comments: If you leave a comment on our site, you may opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These are for your convenience, so you don’t have to re-enter your details when leaving another comment. These cookies last for one year.
  • Login: When you visit our login page, we set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
  • User Preferences: Cookies may also be used to remember your display preferences, such as font size or language settings.

Third-Party Cookies: Some features of our site may use third-party services that also set cookies. These may include analytics, advertising, or embedded content (e.g., videos or social media widgets). These third-party cookies are subject to the privacy policies of their respective providers.

Managing Cookies: Most web browsers allow you to control and manage cookies through your settings. You can choose to block or delete cookies, but please note that some features of our website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Duration of Cookies: Temporary cookies (session cookies) are removed once you close your browser.
Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period unless manually deleted.
For more information about managing cookies, consult your browser’s help documentation or settings.

Embedded content from other websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website. Our website may include embedded content, such as videos, images, articles, or other media, from external websites. Here’s how this may affect your privacy:

  1. How Embedded Content Works:
    Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you have visited the external website directly. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content.
  2. Examples of Embedded Content:
    • Videos (e.g., from YouTube or Vimeo)
    • Social media posts (e.g., Facebook or Instagram feeds)
    • Articles or blog excerpts from other sites
  3. Third-Party Privacy Policies:
    Interacting with embedded content means your data may be subject to the privacy policy of the external website. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party providers for more information on how they handle your data.
  4. Tracking and Cookies:
    These external websites may use cookies or tracking technologies that monitor your interaction with their embedded content, particularly if you are logged into their platforms. For instance, watching a video embedded from YouTube may result in data being shared with YouTube.
  5. Your Control:
    • You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings to limit tracking by third parties.
    • For specific concerns about embedded content, contact us directly using our [Contact Form].

By including embedded content, we aim to enhance your browsing experience while ensuring transparency about how your data might be used.

Who we share your data with

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email. t Way 2, we respect your privacy and strive to limit sharing your personal data. However, certain circumstances may require sharing your information with trusted parties. Here’s an overview of who we may share your data with and why:

Third-Party Service Providers
We may share your data with third-party providers that assist us in operating our website and delivering our services, including:

  • Payment Processors: To facilitate secure transactions (e.g., Stripe, PayPal).
  • Shipping Partners: To fulfill orders and provide tracking information.
  • Analytics Services: To monitor website performance and user behavior (e.g., Google Analytics).
  • Marketing Platforms: For email campaigns, ads, and promotional outreach.

Legal Requirements
We may disclose your data if required to do so by law or if we believe that such action is necessary to:

  • Comply with legal obligations.
  • Protect and defend our rights or property.
  • Prevent fraud, abuse, or illegal activity.


Embedded Content and Third-Party Links: Interacting with embedded content (e.g., videos, social media feeds) or clicking on third-party links may result in your data being shared with those external websites. These parties operate under their own privacy policies.

Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our business, your data may be transferred to the new entity as part of our continued operations. You will be notified of any such changes in ownership or control.

Your Consent: We will only share your data with other parties if you have given explicit consent for specific purposes, such as sharing reviews or testimonials.

We Do Not Sell Your Data: Way 2 does not sell your personal data to third parties under any circumstances.

How long we retain your data

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.

For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.

What rights you have over your data: If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Where your data is sent

At Way 2, we take your data security seriously and ensure that any transfer of data is done responsibly and in compliance with privacy laws. Here’s an outline of where your data may be sent:

Spam Detection Services: Visitor comments and other inputs may be checked through automated spam detection services. These systems help us maintain the integrity and safety of our website by identifying and blocking spam or malicious content.

Third-Party Service Providers: Data necessary for transactions, shipping, or analytics may be sent to trusted third-party providers, including:

  • Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
  • Shipping carriers (e.g., USPS, FedEx)
  • Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)

Data Storage: Your data may be stored on servers managed by our web hosting provider, which may be located outside your home country. These servers are subject to robust security protocols to protect your information.

International Transfers: If you are located outside of the United States, your data may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. or other countries where our third-party providers operate. By using our website, you consent to such transfers, which are done in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

Embedded Content: Interacting with embedded content from external websites (e.g., videos, social media) may result in your data being sent to those external sites, as outlined in our “Embedded Content” section.
Legal Compliance and Security

If required by law or for the purpose of preventing fraud or ensuring security, your data may be shared with law enforcement or other regulatory authorities.

Privacy Policy Questions or Concerns:

For specific details about where your data is sent or to inquire about data transfer practices, contact us via our [Contact Form].

Questions or Concerns?
If you have questions about how your data is shared or want to opt out of specific data sharing practices, please contact us via our [Contact Form].