Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy: Who We Are and Why We Collect Your Data

At SMP Estore, accessible at https://www.smpestores.com/, we are committed to maintaining transparency about how we handle your personal data. This document explains who we are, the types of data we collect, why we collect it, and how it is used to enhance your experience on our website.

Comments

When you leave comments on our site, we collect the information provided in the comment form, such as your name and email address, along with your IP address and browser user agent string. This data helps us detect and prevent spam effectively.
Additionally, an anonymized string generated from your email address (referred to as a “hash”) may be shared with the Gravatar service to check if you use their profile picture feature. You can review the Gravatar privacy policy at https://www.smpestores.com/privacy-policy-2/. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture (if linked to Gravatar) will be visible to the public alongside your comment.

Media

If you upload images to our site, we advise against including embedded location data (EXIF GPS) in your files. Visitors to the website can download and extract location data from uploaded images, potentially compromising your privacy.

Cookies

Our site uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience:

• Comment Cookies: If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email, and website in cookies. These cookies last for one year and allow you to leave future comments without re-entering your details.
• Login Cookies: When you log in, we set temporary cookies to determine your browser’s compatibility with cookies. Login cookies last for two days, while screen preferences cookies last for a year. Selecting “Remember Me” keeps you logged in for two weeks, after which cookies are automatically removed upon logout.
• Editing Cookies: If you edit or publish content, an additional cookie tracks the post ID of the edited article. This cookie expires after 24 hours.

Embedded Content from Other Websites

Some pages on our site may include embedded content such as videos or articles from third-party websites. Interacting with this content is similar to visiting the external site directly. These websites may collect your data, use cookies, and track your interaction. If you’re logged into their services, additional tracking may occur.

Data Retention

• Comments: Comments and their associated metadata are stored indefinitely. This allows us to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically without moderation delays.
• User Accounts: For registered users, we store the personal data provided in their profiles. Users can view, edit, or delete their personal data at any time, except for their username. Administrators also have access to manage this information.

Your Rights Over Your Data

If you have an account or have left comments, you can request an exported copy of all personal data we hold about you. You may also request the deletion of your personal data, excluding information we must retain for administrative, legal, or security reasons.

Data Sharing

Visitor comments are processed through an automated spam detection service to ensure a clean and secure environment.

We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and providing a secure platform for all users. For any questions or concerns regarding your data, please contact our support team.