Privacy Policy

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Privacy Policy – TacticalProof.com

Last Updated: 12/27/2024

Your Privacy Matters

At TacticalProof.com, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data.

Information We Collect

  1. Website Usage
  • Our website address is: https://tacticalproof.com
  • We automatically collect standard server logs, including IP addresses and browser user agent strings
  • This data helps us detect spam and maintain site security
  1. Comments & Interaction
  • When you comment on our site, we collect the information you provide
  • If you use Gravatar, an anonymized hash of your email may be shared with their service
  • Public comments will display your chosen name and any profile picture
  1. Media & Content
  • We recommend not uploading images containing location data (EXIF GPS)
  • Any uploaded images may be publicly accessible
  1. Cookie Usage
  • Comments: Optional cookies store your name and email for convenience (1-year duration)
  • Login: Temporary cookies verify browser compatibility and maintain sessions
  • Account cookies last two days; “Remember Me” extends this to two weeks
  • Content management cookies expire after 24 hours
  1. Third-Party Content
  • Our articles may contain embedded content (videos, images, etc.)
  • These embeds function as if you visited the third-party site directly
  • External sites may track your interaction with their content

Data Sharing & Protection

  • We share minimal data with service providers essential for site operation
  • Password resets include your IP address for security
  • Comments are retained indefinitely for community management
  • Account holders can access, export, or request deletion of their personal data
  • We employ automated spam detection for site security

Your Data Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request an export of your personal data
  • Request deletion of your personal data
  • Access and modify your account information
  • Opt-out of non-essential data collection

Legal Requirements

We retain necessary data for:

  • Administrative purposes
  • Legal compliance
  • Security requirements

This privacy policy may be updated periodically. Check this page for the latest version.