Privacy Policy
Website Presence & Privacy Policy
You can visit our official website at ictam.ca.
Comments — What We Collect and Why
When you submit a comment, we automatically capture certain technical details — such as your IP address and browser type — to help us identify and prevent spam.
We also generate a hashed version of your email address, which may be sent to a third-party service to check for an associated avatar. If found, it will be displayed alongside your comment once approved.
Uploading Media Files
If you’re uploading photos or other media, we recommend removing any embedded metadata (like GPS location) beforehand. Otherwise, this hidden data might be accessible to other users.
Cookies — Purpose and Duration
| Action | Data Stored | Retention Period |
|---|---|---|
| Posting a comment | Name, email, website | 12 months |
| Logging in (compatibility check) | Temporary session ID | 48 hours |
| Selecting “Keep me logged in” | Persistent session ID | 14 days |
| Saving display or preference settings | User settings | 1 year |
| Drafting or editing content | Technical cookie (no personal data) | 24 hours |
Third-Party Embedded Content
Our website may include embedded content — such as videos, articles, or images — from external platforms. When you interact with this content, the privacy and cookie policies of the third-party provider apply, and they may collect data independently.
Sharing of Personal Data
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email as a security measure.
Data Retention Policy
Comments and their metadata are stored indefinitely to streamline the moderation of future entries.
Data associated with registered accounts is also retained. You may request a copy or deletion of your personal information at any time. However, usernames may be preserved for administrative and audit purposes.
Your Rights
As a commenter or registered user, you have the right to:
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Request access to the personal data we hold about you
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Ask for your data to be deleted, unless retention is required by law
Spam Protection
To maintain the integrity of conversations, all new comments are automatically reviewed by spam-filtering software before being published.