Privacy Policy
Who We Are
We Run We Rise (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates this website. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your data.
Information We Collect
Comments
When you leave comments, we collect:
- Data shown in the comments form
- Your IP address
- Browser user agent string for spam detection
If you use Gravatar, an anonymized hash of your email may be shared with that service. See Gravatar’s privacy policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After comment approval, your profile picture becomes visible alongside your comment.
Media
Avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Website visitors can download and extract location data from any images.
Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand website traffic and usage patterns. This service collects:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on site
- Referring websites
- Approximate geographic location
- Device information
Google Analytics uses cookies to function. For more information, see Google’s Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Cookies
Our site uses cookies for:
- Comment convenience (optional) – stores name, email, and website for one year
- Cookie acceptance check (temporary) – contains no personal data and is removed when you close your browser
- Login information (if applicable) – lasts two days, or two weeks with “Remember Me” option
- Screen display preferences – lasts one year
- Article editing – stores post ID for one day
You can control cookies through your browser settings.
Embedded Content
Our site may include embedded content (videos, images, articles) from other websites. These function as if you visited the other website directly and may:
- Collect data about you
- Use cookies
- Employ additional tracking
- Monitor your interaction with the embedded content
External Payment Processing
We don’t process payments directly on our website. Payment forms are embedded or iframed from third-party providers who have their own privacy policies and data collection practices.
Data Sharing
Who We Share Your Data With
We limit data sharing to:
- Automated spam detection services for comments
- Google Analytics for website usage statistics
- Password reset emails (includes your IP address)
How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments and related metadata are retained indefinitely for spam detection and comment management
- User profile information (if you register) is stored until you delete your account
- Analytics data is retained according to our Google Analytics settings
Your Rights
You may:
- Request an export of personal data we hold about you
- Request deletion of your personal data
Contact us at [INSERT CONTACT EMAIL] to exercise these rights.
These requests don’t include data we must keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy. Significant changes will be announced on our website.
Last updated: April 6, 2025.
