Privacy Policy
MobileCritique.com
At MobileCritique (https://mobilecritique.com), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect your data when you use our website.
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://mobilecritique.com. We are a platform dedicated to providing in-depth reviews and the latest news on mobile technology, ensuring our readers stay informed about the ever-changing world of smartphones.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data entered in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string. This helps with spam detection and enhances the quality of the interactions on the site.
An anonymized string (hash) created from your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy can be found here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After your comment is approved, your profile picture will be publicly visible next to your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, we recommend avoiding images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website can download and extract location data from images uploaded on the site.
Cookies
- If you leave a comment on our site, you may opt to save your name, email address, and website in cookies for your convenience. These cookies last for one year, making it easier for you to comment again without having to fill in your details.
- When you visit our login page, we set a temporary cookie to check if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
- After logging in, we set up cookies to save your login details and screen preferences. Login cookies last for two days, while screen preferences cookies last for a year. If you choose “Remember Me,” your login will persist for two weeks. Logging out will remove the login cookies.
- If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie is stored in your browser, indicating the post ID of the article you edited. This cookie expires after one day and contains no personal data.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on MobileCritique may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, or articles) from third-party websites. Embedded content behaves as if you visited those websites directly. These third-party sites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed third-party tracking, and monitor your interactions with their content, especially if you are logged into their services.
Who We Share Your Data With
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email for security purposes.
How Long We Retain Your Data
- If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are stored indefinitely. This allows us to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
- For users who register on our website, we store the personal information provided in their user profile. Users can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (with the exception of changing their username). Website administrators can also see and edit this information.
What Rights You Have Over Your Data
If you have an account on our site or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file containing the personal data we hold about you. You can also request that we delete any personal data we hold. However, this does not include data we are required to keep for administrative, legal, or security reasons.
Where Your Data is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service to ensure a safe and user-friendly experience on MobileCritique.
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding our Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please feel free to contact us at: team@mobilecritique.com.