Who we are

Our website address is: https://talksareus.com.

At talksareus.com, we are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our users while providing a personalized and valuable service. This User Consent Policy outlines how we obtain, manage, and protect your consent when you interact with our website and services in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.

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: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

Media

If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.

Cookies

If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.

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.

If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.

Embedded content from other websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

Who we share your data with

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

How long we retain your data

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.

For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.

What rights you have over your data

If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Where your data is sent

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

Data Controller

https://talksareus.com is the data controller responsible for your personal data. If you have any questions about this policy or our data protection practices, please contact us at:

https://talksareus.com/contact/

Types of Consent

We collect and process personal data only with your explicit consent or where it is necessary for the performance of a contract with you, compliance with a legal obligation, or for our legitimate interests, provided these do not override your rights.

Obtaining Consent

– **Explicit Consent:** We obtain your explicit consent before collecting and processing any personal data. This includes when you sign up for our services, subscribe to our newsletters, or participate in surveys.

– **Cookie Consent:** We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. Upon your first visit, you will be prompted to accept or reject our use of cookies. Detailed information about the types of cookies we use and their purposes is available in our Cookie Policy.

– **Opt-in/Opt-out Options:** We provide clear options for you to opt-in to our communications and services and to withdraw your consent at any time.

Managing Consent

You have the right to:

– **Withdraw Consent:** You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at https://talksareus.com/contact/ or through the opt-out mechanisms provided in our communications.

– **Access Personal Data:** You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.

– **Rectification:** You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.

– **Erasure:** You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain legal obligations.

Data Protection

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes secure servers, encryption, and access controls.

Third-Party Data Sharing

We do not share your personal data with third parties without your explicit consent, except as required by law or for the provision of our services (e.g., with payment processors). Any third-party service providers we engage will adhere to GDPR requirements to ensure the protection of your data.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this User Consent Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes and seek your renewed consent if necessary.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this User Consent Policy or our data protection practices, please contact us at:

https://talksareus.com/contact/

This sample policy ensures compliance with GDPR by clearly outlining how user consent is obtained, managed, and protected. Customize it with your specific details to fit your organization’s needs.