Privacy Policy
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At Guide to Harpers Ferry, your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what choices you have when you visit our website.
Who We Are
Our website address is:
https://www.guidetoharpersferry.com
Guide to Harpers Ferry is an informational website designed to help visitors explore Harpers Ferry and the surrounding area.
Information We Collect
Comments
If you leave a comment on our site, we collect the information shown in the comments form, along with your IP address and browser user agent string. This information helps us detect spam and keep the site safe.
An anonymized string (called a hash) created from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to check if you use it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/.
After your comment is approved, your profile picture (if any) may be visible to the public next to your comment.
Media Uploads
If you upload images to the website (for example, as a registered user), we recommend avoiding images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors may be able to download and extract that information.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve your experience.
- If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies. This is for convenience so you don’t have to re-enter your details later. These cookies last for one year.
- If you visit our login page, a temporary cookie is set to determine whether your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is deleted when you close your browser.
- When you log in, cookies are used to save your login information and display preferences. Login cookies last for two days, and screen preference cookies last for one year. Selecting “Remember Me” will keep you logged in for two weeks.
- If you edit or publish content, a cookie will be saved that contains only the post ID. It expires after one day.
You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some site features may not function properly.
Embedded Content From Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (such as videos, maps, images, or articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves exactly as if you visited that website directly.
These third-party websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional tracking, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content, especially if you are logged into an account on that platform.
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Display and manage comments
- Prevent spam and misuse
- Improve site performance and content
- Maintain site security and functionality
We do not sell your personal information.
Who We Share Your Data With
If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email.
Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.
We may also use third-party services (such as analytics or advertising tools) that collect limited, anonymized usage data to help us understand how the site is used.
How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely so we can recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
- If you register for an account (if applicable), we store the personal information provided in your user profile. You can view, edit, or delete this information at any time (except your username). Site administrators can also access and edit this information.
Your Rights Over Your Data
If you have an account on this site or have left comments, you may:
- Request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you
- Request that we erase your personal data
This does not include data we are required to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be processed through automated spam detection services.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, you may contact us through the website.