Privacy Policy 

Welcome to iSWERK! We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy is designed to help you understand how we collect, use, and safeguard your data. Please take a moment to read through this policy, and if you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to contact us. 

What personal data do we collect and why do we do it 

Log Data 

When you use our website, we automatically gather information like your IP address, browser type, and device information to enhance your experience and improve our services. 

Personal Information 

This includes data such as your name, email address, and contact details. We collect this information when you sign up for our services, contact us or leave a comment on our site. 

We use cookies to store this information for your convenience, so you do not have to fill in your details again when leaving another comment. These cookies will last for one year. 

Comments 

When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect: 

  • Data in the Comments Form: We gather the information you provide in the comments form, which includes your name, email address, and the content of your comment. 
  • IP Address and Browser User Agent String: We also collect your IP address and browser user agent string. This information helps us detect and prevent spam. 

Gravatar Service 

An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: Gravatar Privacy Policy. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment. 

Payment Information 

If you make payments through our website, we collect necessary payment information to process transactions securely. 

Media 

When uploading images to our platform, it’s important to be aware of the potential consequences of including embedded location data (often referred to as geotagging) in those images. Embedded location data can reveal the precise geographic coordinates where the image was taken, and this information may pose certain risks and considerations: 

  • Location Disclosure: Embedded location data can disclose your exact whereabouts when the photo was captured. This information might be sensitive and can potentially compromise your privacy. 
  • Security Risks: Sharing images with precise location information can pose security risks, especially if you are in a vulnerable situation or if you want to keep your location confidential for personal safety reasons. 
  • Tracking: Images with embedded location data can be used to track your movements over time, potentially by individuals or organizations with malicious intent. 
  • Protecting Your Data: To mitigate these risks, consider removing location metadata from images before uploading them to our platform. There are various tools and apps available that can help you remove this information. 

Cookies 

If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser. 

When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.