Privacy Policy

At Oil by.Jigs, we value your privacy and are committed to safeguarding your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect the information you provide when visiting our website, https://oilbyjigs.co.nz.

Who We Are

Our website address is: https://oilbyjigs.co.nz. By using our website, you agree to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy.

Comments

When visitors leave comments on our site, we collect:

  • Data entered in the comments form.
  • Visitor IP address and browser user agent string (for spam detection).

An anonymised string (hash) of your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service to check if you use it. You can view the Gravatar privacy policy here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture (if applicable) will be visible alongside your comment.

Media

If you upload images to our site:

  • Avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors can download and extract this information.

Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience.

  • Comments: If you leave a comment, you can opt to save your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last one year.
  • Login Page: A temporary cookie is set to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when the browser is closed.
  • Logged-In Users:
    • Login cookies last for two days unless you select “Remember Me,” which extends it to two weeks.
    • Screen display preference cookies last for one year.
    • Upon logout, login cookies are removed.
  • Editing Articles: If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie is stored, containing the post ID of the article. This cookie expires after one day.

Embedded Content from Other Websites

Our site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, or articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves as though you visited the original site.
These websites:

  • May collect your data.
  • May use cookies or third-party tracking.
  • May monitor your interactions, especially if you are logged into their accounts.

Who We Share Your Data With

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

How Long We Retain Your Data

  • Comments: Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely for easier approval of future comments.
  • Registered Users:
    • For registered users, personal information provided in their profiles is stored indefinitely.
    • Users can see, edit, or delete their information at any time (except usernames).
    • Website administrators can also access and manage this information.

What Rights You Have Over Your Data

If you have an account or have left comments, you may:

  • Request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Request the deletion of personal data we hold, except for data retained for legal, administrative, or security purposes.

Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service to ensure site integrity.

Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to make a data request, please contact us at support@oilbyjigs.co.nz.

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