Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how the Crescent College Past Pupils Union website collects, uses, and protects any personal information that may be provided while using this website.
Website address:
https://crescentpast.com
By using this website you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the website, we collect the data shown in the comment form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string. This information is used to help detect and prevent spam.
An anonymised string created from your email address (known as a hash) may be sent to the Gravatar service to determine whether you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at:
https://automattic.com/privacy/
After approval of a comment, your profile picture may be visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images that contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website may be able to download images and extract any location data included in them.
Cookies
This website may use cookies to improve the user experience.
If you leave a comment on the website, you may opt to save your name, email address, and website in cookies. These cookies are for your convenience so that you do not need to re-enter your details when leaving another comment. These cookies typically last for one year.
If you visit the login page, a temporary cookie may be set to determine whether your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When users log in, several cookies may be set to store login information and screen display preferences. Login cookies usually last for two days, while screen preference cookies may last for up to one year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login may persist for two weeks. Logging out removes these cookies.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie may be saved in your browser. This cookie does not contain personal data and simply records the post ID of the article you edited. It expires after one day.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this website may include embedded content such as videos, images, or articles from other websites.
Embedded content behaves in the same way as if the visitor had visited the external website directly. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, or monitor your interaction with the embedded content, particularly if you are logged into those websites.
Who We Share Your Data With
Personal data collected through this website is not sold or shared with third parties except where necessary to operate the website.
For example, if you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email.
Visitor comments may also be checked through an automated spam detection service.
How Long We Retain Your Data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its associated metadata may be retained indefinitely. This allows follow-up comments to be recognised and approved automatically rather than held in a moderation queue.
For users who register on the website (if applicable), personal information provided in user profiles is stored within the website system. Users may view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time, except for their username. Website administrators may also access and edit this information.
Your Data Rights
If you have an account on this website or have left comments, you may request an exported file of the personal data held about you, including any information you have provided.
You may also request that any personal data we hold about you be deleted. This does not include any data we are required to retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.
Contact
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact: info@crescentpast.com