Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Who We Are:
Our website, http://mtbruce.org.nz, is operated by a group of individuals dedicated to conservation and raising awareness about environmental issues.

Comments:
When visitors leave comments on our site, we collect the data provided in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string, solely for the purpose of spam detection.

Media:
If users upload images to our website, we request that they refrain from including embedded location data (EXIF GPS) as a precautionary measure to protect user privacy.

Cookies:
For user convenience, our site may use cookies to store certain information, such as name, email address, and website, if provided in a comment. These cookies have a duration of one year. Additionally, temporary cookies may be used on our login page to determine if your browser accepts cookies, and login information cookies may be set to enhance user experience.

Embedded Content from Other Websites:
Our articles may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images) from other websites. Embedded content from these sites behaves in the same manner as if the visitor has visited the respective website. These third-party websites may collect user data, use cookies, and monitor interactions as per their own privacy policies.

Data Sharing:
We do not share user data with any third parties unless required for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Data Retention:
User comments and associated metadata are retained indefinitely for the purpose of recognizing and approving follow-up comments. User profile information provided during registration can be accessed, edited, or deleted by the user at any time, except for the username which cannot be changed. Website administrators may also access and edit this information.

User Rights:
Users who have an account on our site or have left comments can request to receive an exported file containing the personal data we hold about them, including any provided data. Users can also request the deletion of their personal data. However, certain data may be retained for administrative, legal, or security reasons.

Spam Detection:
Visitor comments may undergo automated spam detection services to maintain the integrity of our platform.

This privacy policy is subject to updates and changes. Users are encouraged to review it periodically for any modifications.