Introduction
Welcome to dreadflare.info. Protecting your privacy is our priority. This page details how we collect and use personal data.

Comments

Commenting requires us to collect the information you submit, as well as IP and browser data to prevent abuse. A hashed email may be sent to Gravatar (dreadflare.info/policy.html). Approved comments may display your avatar.

Media Uploads

Avoid uploading images with embedded GPS information.

Cookies

Cookies store your details for convenience. They remain valid for 12 months. Login cookies expire after 2 days, preferences last 1 year, and "Remember Me" extends login to 14 days. Editing a post stores a 24-hour cookie with the post ID.

External Content

Embedded content behaves as if visiting external sites directly. They may collect data or use cookies.

Data Sharing

Password reset requests may include your IP address.

Retention

Comments and metadata are stored permanently. Registered users may update or delete data except usernames. Admins may manage all accounts.

User Rights

You may request exported data or deletion of personal information, except where retention is legally required.

Spam Control

Automated systems screen comments to prevent spam.