What personal data we collect and why we collect it
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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.
We use your data for:
Precise geolocation and information about device characteristics can be used.
Use precise geolocation data
Your precise geolocation data can be used in support of one or more purposes. This means your location can be accurate to within several meters.
Actively scan device characteristics for identification
Your device can be identified based on a scan of your device’s unique combination of characteristics.
Personalized content, content measurement, audience insights and product development
Ads and content can be personalized based on a profile. More data can be added to better personalize the content.The content performance can be measured. Insights about audiences who saw the content can be derived. Data can be used to build or improve user experience, systems and software.
Create a personalized content profile
A profile can be built about you and your interests to show you personalized content that is relevant to you.
Measure content performance
The performance and effectiveness of content that you see or interact with can be measured.
Apply market research to generate audience insights
Market research can be used to learn more about the audiences who visit sites/apps and view ads.
Develop and improve products
Your data can be used to improve existing systems and software, and to develop new products
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Social Media
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