Last updated: May 8, 2025
1. Who We Are
Welcome to HowToIshTutorial.com (the “Site”). We’re dedicated to providing clear, step-by-step tutorials across a variety of topics. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit or interact with our Site.
2. Information We Collect
Comments & Feedback
- When you leave a comment, we collect the information you provide (name, email, website) plus your IP address and browser user agent.
- We use this data to help detect and prevent spam.
Profile Pictures via Gravatar
- We may submit a hashed (anonymized) version of your email address to the Gravatar service to see if you’re using a profile image there.
- The Gravatar service’s own Privacy Policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/.
Media Uploads
- If you upload images (e.g., as part of a tutorial submission), please remove any embedded location (EXIF GPS) data beforehand.
- Visitors can download any image you upload and extract embedded data.
3. Cookies & Tracking
Comment-Related Cookies
- If you opt in when commenting, we’ll store your name, email, and website in a cookie for one year. This saves you from retyping details on future comments.
Login & Session Cookies
- Visiting our login page sets a temporary cookie (no personal data) to verify that your browser accepts cookies.
- Upon logging in, we set cookies to remember your session (2 days by default; up to 2 weeks if you choose “Remember Me”) and screen-display preferences (1 year).
Post-Editing Cookies
- When you edit or publish an article, a session cookie saves the post ID in your browser for 24 hours. No personal data is stored.
4. Embedded Third-Party Content
- Our articles may include embedded videos, images, or other media from third-party platforms (e.g., YouTube).
- These embeds behave exactly as if you visited the third-party site directly. They may collect data, set cookies, and track your interactions if you’re logged into those services.
5. How We Use Your Data
- Comments & Spam Protection: To display your approved comments and reduce spam.
- Account Management: If you register, we store your profile information (username, email, profile picture). You can update or delete it at any time—except your username.
- Password Resets: When you request a password reset, we include your IP address in the reset email.
6. Data Retention
- Comments & Metadata: Retained indefinitely to streamline comment approvals on follow-up posts.
- User Profiles: Stored as long as your account exists. You control your data via your profile settings.
7. Your Rights
- Data Access & Portability: Request a copy of any personal data we hold about you (comments, profile details).
- Data Deletion: Ask us to erase your personal data. (Excluding data we must retain for legal, security, or administrative reasons.)
To exercise these rights, please contact us via the details below.
8. Data Sharing & Security
- Spam Detection: Comments are screened through an automated spam-detection service.
- Third-Party Services: We do not sell or trade your personal data. However, certain third-party tools (hosting providers, analytics platforms) may process it on our behalf under strict confidentiality agreements.
9. Where Your Data Is Processed
- Our servers reside in the United States. By using the Site, you consent to the transfer and processing of your data in the U.S., subject to applicable data-protection laws.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted here with a new “Last updated” date. Continuing to use the Site after changes implies acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions, data-access requests, or concerns about our privacy practices, please reach out to:
Email: Contact@howtoishtutorial.com
Thank you for trusting HowToIshTutorial.com with your information. We’re committed to keeping it safe and transparent.