Privacy Policy

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Who We Are

Our website address is: https://allegretto-eisteddfod.co.za

Comments

When visitors leave comments on our site, we gather the information provided in the comments form, along with technical details such as the visitor’s IP address and browser information. This helps us maintain the security of the site and prevent spam.

Media

If you upload images to the website, we recommend avoiding images that include embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the site may be able to download and extract this information from images published on the website.

Cookies

If you leave a comment on our site, you may choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies. This is purely for convenience, so you do not need to re-enter your details when leaving future comments. These cookies remain for one year.

When visiting our login page, a temporary cookie is created to check whether your browser accepts cookies. This cookie does not contain personal information and is removed when you close your browser.

When you log in, cookies are used to remember your login details and display preferences. Login cookies last for two days, while screen preference cookies last for one year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login will remain active for two weeks. Logging out will remove the login cookies.

Advertising & Monetization

This website may display advertisements to help support and monetize the site. These ads may be provided by third-party advertising partners.

Advertising partners may use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to show ads that are relevant to visitors. These technologies may collect non-personally identifiable information such as your browser type, device information, IP address, and interaction with advertisements.

We do not control these third-party cookies, and their use is governed by the privacy policies of the respective advertising providers. You may choose to disable cookies through your individual browser options.

Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content such as videos, images, or articles. Embedded content behaves in the same way as if you visited the external website directly.

These external websites may use cookies, collect information about your interaction, or include additional third-party tracking, especially if you are logged in to their services.

Who We Share Your Information With

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email for security purposes.

How Long We Retain Information

Comments and their associated details are kept indefinitely. This allows us to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically rather than holding them for moderation.

If users register on our website/app (where applicable), the information provided in their user profile is stored. Users can view, edit, or remove their personal information at any time, except for their username. Website administrators also have access to this information for management purposes.

Your Rights Regarding Your Information

If you have an account on this site/app or have left comments, you may request a copy of the information we hold about you. You may also request that this information be removed, subject to any data we are required to retain for legal, administrative, or security reasons.

Where Information Is Sent

Visitor comments may be processed through an automated spam detection service to help protect the site.