Privacy Policy

Our Identity

Our website can be accessed at: castlepointtransportmuseum.co.uk

Collection and Use of Personal Information

When you leave a comment on our platform, we collect the details you provide, such as your name, email address, IP address, and browser information. This helps us manage interactions and reduce spam. If your email is linked to a Gravatar account, we may send a hashed version of it to Gravatar for verification. For further details, please review Gravatar’s Privacy Policy. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture (if available) will be displayed next to your comment.

Uploading Media

We advise against uploading images that contain EXIF data, such as geolocation information, as this data could be accessible to other users.

Cookies Usage

When you comment, you can choose to save your name, email, and website in cookies for future use. These cookies are valid for one year. A temporary cookie is created when you visit the login page to verify whether your browser accepts cookies; this cookie holds no personal data and is deleted when you close the browser. Once logged in, additional cookies are generated to store login credentials and display preferences. Login cookies last for two days, while preference cookies last for a year. If you select the “Remember Me” option, your session will stay active for two weeks. Logging out will remove these cookies. Editing or publishing a post generates a cookie with the post ID, which expires after 24 hours.

Embedded Content from External Websites

Our site may feature embedded content, such as videos or articles, from third-party websites. This content functions as if you were visiting the third-party site directly. These external sites may gather data, use cookies, and track your interactions, especially if you are logged into their services.

Sharing Your Information

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

Data Retention Policy

We keep comments and their associated metadata indefinitely to expedite future comment approvals. Information related to registered users is also stored. You can access, modify, or delete your personal information at any time, except for your username, which cannot be changed. Site administrators can also access and update this information as needed.

Your Rights Over Your Data

If you have an account or have left a comment, you may request a file containing all personal data we hold about you. You also have the right to request the deletion of your personal data, though certain data may need to be retained for legal or administrative reasons.

Spam Detection

Visitor comments may be screened by an automated spam detection service to maintain the quality of content on our site.