Last updated: 29-Jan-2026
At IOSEC (http://iosec.in), we respect your privacy. This policy explains what data we collect and how it is used.
Who We Are
Website: http://iosec.in
Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect the information shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent to help detect spam.
An anonymized hash of your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service to display your profile image. Gravatar’s privacy policy is available at:
https://automattic.com/privacy/
Once approved, your comment and profile picture are publicly visible.
Media Uploads
If you upload images, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors can extract this information from published images.
Cookies
We use cookies to enhance user experience:
- Comment cookies (name, email, website) last one year
- Login cookies last two days
- Screen preference cookies last one year
- “Remember Me” login persists for two weeks
- Editing or publishing content sets a temporary cookie that expires after one day
You can clear cookies at any time through your browser settings.
Embedded Content
Articles may include embedded content (videos, images, etc.). Embedded content from third‑party sites behaves as if you visited those sites directly and may collect data, use cookies, or track interactions.
Data Sharing
If you request a password reset, your IP address is included in the reset email for security purposes.
Data Retention
- Comments and related metadata are retained indefinitely to help manage follow‑up comments.
- Registered users (if any) can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except usernames). Administrators may also access this data.
Your Rights
You may request:
- A copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Deletion of your personal data (excluding data required for legal, security, or administrative reasons)
Spam Protection
Visitor comments may be processed through automated spam detection services.