Privacy Policy

Who we are
Our website address is: https://sourdoughsavvy.com.

Comments

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

Media

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

Cookies

If you leave a comment, 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.
If you visit our login page, a temporary cookie will be set to check if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we set up cookies to save your login information and display preferences. Login cookies last two days, and screen options cookies last one year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login will persist for two weeks. Logging out removes these cookies.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and indicates the post ID of the article you edited. It expires after 1 day.

Embedded content from other websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves the same way as if you visited the other website directly.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with embedded content (including tracking if you have an account and are logged in to that website).

Who we share your data with

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
Visitor comments may also be checked through an automated spam detection service.

How long we retain your data

Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely. This allows us to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
For users who register on our website (if applicable), we store the personal information they provide in their profile. Users can see, edit, or delete their information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Site administrators can also view and edit that information.

What rights you have over your data

If you have an account or have left comments, you can request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you’ve provided. You can also request that we erase your personal data.
This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Where your data is sent

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

Additional Notes

Analytics: We may use analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand website traffic and improve content. These tools may collect anonymized data such as browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site.
Email Subscriptions: If you sign up for our email newsletter, we will store your email address solely for the purpose of sending updates. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Your Privacy Rights: If you are located in the European Union or California, you may have additional rights under GDPR or CCPA. This includes the right to request access, correction, or deletion of your data.

Image Use Disclaimer

Some images on this website are sourced from licensed stock photography or created using AI image generation tools. These images are used for illustrative purposes only and do not depict actual events, people, or places unless otherwise stated.