Introduction
At ironforgezone.info, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the confidentiality of all personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, ensuring that your personal data is handled securely and responsibly.

Types of Data Collected

We collect both personal data and technical information. Personal data, such as your name, email, and contact information, is collected when you voluntarily submit information through comments or forms. In addition, we automatically collect technical data, such as your IP address, browser type, device specifications, and operating system details, to improve the user experience and ensure the security of our platform.

Media Uploads

When uploading images or videos to our platform, we strongly encourage users to remove any embedded metadata, such as EXIF GPS data, that could reveal sensitive personal location information. Failure to remove such data could expose your location to other users or third-party services interacting with the media.

Cookies and Tracking

Cookies are used on our platform to store preferences, such as your name, email, and website URL for one year after you leave a comment. Temporary cookies are employed to verify whether your browser supports cookies. Login cookies are valid for two days, while screen preferences cookies persist for up to one year. The “Remember Me” feature extends login sessions for up to two weeks. Logging out removes all cookies associated with the session.

External Embedded Content

Our website may embed content from third-party services, such as social media feeds, videos, and advertisements. This embedded content functions as if you were visiting the external website directly, meaning these third-party sites may collect data, use cookies, and monitor your interactions in accordance with their own privacy policies.

Data Sharing and Retention

We may share your IP address when performing security-related actions, such as resetting your password. Comments and associated metadata are stored indefinitely to ensure efficient moderation and automatic approval of future comments. Registered users have access to their data and can request updates or deletions, excluding immutable identifiers such as usernames. Administrators have the ability to modify or delete data for necessary operational and security purposes.

Your Rights

You have the right to access, modify, or request deletion of your personal data, except for information required to be retained for legal, security, or administrative purposes. You may also request a full copy of the data we have collected about you.

Automated Processing

All comments and user-generated content may be processed through automated systems to detect spam and ensure a safe and secure community environment. This process helps protect the platform and its users from inappropriate or malicious content.