Privacy Policy

Who we are

Our website address is: https://accredited-investor-leads.com/

Comments

When visitors submit comments on our website, we collect the data entered in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string. This information is used to assist in identifying and preventing spam. Additionally, an anonymized string (also known as a hash) derived from your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you have an associated profile image. If your comment is approved, your Gravatar profile picture-if one exists-will be publicly displayed next to your comment. This enhances user engagement while maintaining transparency about data usage. For more details about how Gravatar handles personal data, please consult their privacy policy here: https://accredited-investor-leads.com/privacy-policy/. We are committed to protecting your personal information, and safeguarding your privacy continues to be a top priority in everything we do.

Media

When uploading images to your website, it’s critical to ensure that all embedded metadata-particularly sensitive data such as EXIF GPS coordinates-is thoroughly removed. This hidden metadata, often automatically included by cameras and smartphones, can be easily extracted by tech-savvy visitors, potentially exposing exact locations and personal information without your knowledge. Even innocuous-looking photos can inadvertently reveal where they were taken or what device was used. To mitigate this risk and enhance security, always sanitize image files using metadata-stripping tools before publishing them online. This simple step is essential for protecting user privacy, preventing data leakage, and maintaining the integrity of your website’s security posture.

Cookies

When visitors leave comments on our website, they are given the option to store their name, email address, and website in cookies within their browser. This feature is designed for user convenience, enabling returning visitors to skip re-entering their information for future comments. These cookies are stored for a duration of one year. When you visit our login page, a temporary cookie is generated to verify whether your browser supports cookie functionality. This cookie contains no personal or identifiable data and is discarded automatically when your browser session ends. After logging in, several cookies are deployed to manage your authentication and display preferences. Login-related cookies persist for two days, while cookies that store screen and layout preferences are valid for one year. If you choose the “Remember Me” option at login, your session will remain active for two weeks. Logging out will clear all login cookies immediately. Additionally, if you create, edit, or publish an article on our site, an extra cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie solely records the post ID of the article you last edited and does not contain any personal information. It is set to expire within 24 hours.

Embedded content from other websites

Articles featured on this website may contain embedded content sourced from external platforms, including but not limited to videos, images, social media feeds, and full articles. This embedded content functions identically to visiting the original third-party website directly. Consequently, those third-party websites may collect personal data, deploy cookies, utilize additional tracking technologies, and actively monitor your interactions with the embedded content. This includes potentially tracking your behavior across the web-especially if you are logged into an account associated with that external service at the time of interaction.

These third-party services may use the data they gather to personalize advertisements, build behavioral profiles, or share your information with other entities. Such activities occur under the policies and practices of the originating websites, which are outside the control and responsibility of this site. We strongly recommend that you carefully review the privacy policies and data practices of any third-party websites whose content is embedded here. This will help you understand how your personal information may be used, and enable you to adjust your browser settings, consent preferences, or account configurations accordingly to better manage your privacy.

Who we share your data with

When you initiate a password reset request, your current IP address will be recorded and included in the reset email to assist in verifying your identity, detect unusual access attempts, and improve overall account security through location-aware monitoring.

How long we retain your data

When a comment is submitted through our platform, both the comment itself and all associated metadata-such as the time of submission, user identifier, and IP address-are securely stored in our system without any expiration date. This persistent storage enables us to automatically recognize and approve any future comments made by the same user, allowing them to bypass manual moderation once their credibility is established. For individuals who create an account on our website (if applicable), we store all personal information provided during the registration process within their user profile. Registered users have full access to their personal data and can view, edit, or delete this information at any time. However, to maintain consistent account identification, the username selected during registration cannot be changed. Additionally, website administrators have comprehensive access privileges, enabling them to view, update, or manage user profile information when necessary to support administrative operations, troubleshoot issues, or ensure compliance with our policies.

What rights you have over your data

If you have an account on this website or have submitted any comments, you have the right to request a complete copy of the personal data we have collected about you. This includes all information you have voluntarily shared with us through forms, account settings, or communications. In addition, you are fully entitled to request the permanent deletion of your personal data from our systems. However, please be aware that this request does not extend to data we are required to retain under applicable legal, administrative, or security obligations. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how your information is managed, in full compliance with relevant data protection regulations such as the GDPR or other local privacy laws. Let me know if you want this adapted for a specific website, audience, or legal context.

Where we send your data

All visitor comments are subject to moderation and may be automatically screened using advanced spam detection and content analysis systems. These technologies are designed to maintain the integrity and relevance of our platform by identifying and filtering out unsolicited, irrelevant, or harmful content before it becomes visible to the public. This proactive approach helps foster a safe and constructive environment by ensuring that only authentic, respectful, and meaningful feedback is published for all users to see.