Pixel Qwerty is committed to respecting your privacy and protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines what data we collect, how we use it, and the rights you have regarding your information when you visit https://pixelqwerty.com.
By using our website, you agree to the terms described below.
Information We Collect
Comments
When you leave a comment on Pixel Qwerty, we collect:
- The information you enter in the comment form
- Your IP address
- Your browser user agent
This helps us detect and prevent spam.
We may check your email address (in hashed form) against the Gravatar service to see if you use it. Gravatar’s Privacy Policy can be found here:
https://automattic.com/privacy/
Once your comment is approved, your associated profile image (if any) will appear publicly next to your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, please ensure they have no embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Other visitors may download images from the site and extract this information.
Cookies
Pixel Qwerty uses cookies to provide a smoother browsing experience.
Comment Cookies
If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email, and website in cookies. This is purely for convenience and lasts for one year.
Login & Display Cookies
- Visiting our login page sets a temporary cookie to check if your browser accepts cookies; it contains no personal data and disappears when you close your browser.
- When you log in, we set cookies to save your login status and screen display preferences.
- Login cookies last two days
- Display preference cookies last one year
- If you select “Remember Me,” login cookies last two weeks
- Logging out removes these cookies.
Editor Cookies
When you edit or publish an article, a cookie storing the post ID will be set. It contains no personal data and expires after one day.
Embedded Content
Some articles on Pixel Qwerty may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, or external articles).
Embedded content behaves the same way as if you visited the external site directly.
These third-party sites may:
- Collect data about you
- Use cookies
- Employ additional tracking
- Monitor your interactions with the embedded content
This can also occur if you have an account and are logged in to those third-party platforms.
Who We Share Data With
If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email to verify authenticity.
Data Retention
- Comments: Comments and their metadata are stored indefinitely so we can automatically approve future comments from you.
- User Accounts: If you register on our site (where applicable), we store the information you provide. You can view, edit, or delete your personal details at any time—except your username. Administrators may also access and edit user information where necessary.
Your Rights
If you have an account or have left comments on Pixel Qwerty, you may request:
- An exported file containing your personal data
- The deletion of any personal data we hold about you
This does not include information we must retain for administrative, legal, or security reasons.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be processed through an automated spam detection service.