At Skylark News, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.
Who We Are
Our website address is:
https://skylarknews.co.in
Comments
When visitors leave comments on Skylark News, we collect the information shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string. This data helps us detect spam and maintain site security.
An anonymized string (hash) generated from your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. The Gravatar privacy policy can be viewed here:
https://automattic.com/privacy/
Once your comment is approved, your profile picture (if available) may be visible publicly alongside your comment.
Media Uploads
If you upload images to Skylark News, please avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the site may be able to download and extract location data from images available on the website.
Cookies
Skylark News uses cookies to enhance user experience.
- If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies. These are for convenience and last for one year.
- When you visit the login page, a temporary cookie may be set to check if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie does not store personal data and is deleted when you close your browser.
- If you log in, cookies are set to save your login details and screen preferences.
- Login cookies last for two days
- Screen preference cookies last for one year
- Selecting “Remember Me” keeps you logged in for two weeks
- Logging out removes login cookies.
- If you edit or publish an article, a cookie is stored in your browser indicating the post ID. It expires after one day and contains no personal data.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on Skylark News may include embedded content such as videos, images, or articles. Embedded content from other websites behaves the same way as if you visited those websites directly.
These third-party websites may:
- Collect data about you
- Use cookies
- Include additional tracking
- Monitor your interaction with embedded content
This is especially applicable if you are logged into those external platforms.
Who We Share Your Data With
If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email for security purposes.
We do not sell, trade, or rent users’ personal information to third parties.
How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to help recognize and approve future comments automatically.
- For users who register on our website (if applicable), we store the personal information provided in their user profile.
- Users can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except usernames). Website administrators can also access and edit this information.
Your Rights Over Your Data
If you have an account on Skylark News or have left comments, you may:
- Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Request deletion of your personal data
This does not include data we are required to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services to protect the website from malicious activity.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
Skylark News may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page. Continued use of the website signifies acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, you may contact us at:
Email: support@skylarknews.co.in