Who we are
Our website address is: https://scaleanalogy.com. ScaleAnalogy helps you understand the world through visual tools and comparisons.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comment form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser information. This helps us prevent spam.
We may use the Gravatar service to display your profile image. After your comment is approved, your profile picture becomes visible publicly alongside your comment. Read Gravatar’s policy here: https://automattic.com/privacy/.
Media
If you upload images to ScaleAnalogy.com, please avoid including EXIF GPS location data. Visitors can potentially download and extract location data from images on the site.
Cookies
If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email, and website in cookies. This is for your convenience, so you don’t have to re-enter details when commenting again. These cookies last for one year.
When you log in, we’ll set cookies to save your login and display preferences. Login cookies last for two days. If you select “Remember Me,” your login stays for two weeks. Logging out removes these cookies.
Editing or publishing an article sets an additional cookie in your browser. It stores the post ID and expires in 24 hours.
Embedded content from other websites
Some pages on ScaleAnalogy.com include embedded content like videos, charts, and images from other websites. These behave just like visiting the original website.
External sites may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interaction if you’re logged in to their service.
Who we share your data with
If you request a password reset, your IP address is included in the reset email.
We do not sell or share your personal data with advertisers or third-party services outside what’s required for website functionality.
How long we retain your data
Comments and related metadata are kept indefinitely so we can recognize and approve future comments without delay.
If you create an account on our site, we store the information you provide in your user profile. You can view, edit, or delete your data at any time, except your username. Website admins can also access and edit this information.
What rights you have over your data
You can request a copy of the personal data we store about you or ask us to delete it. This does not include data we’re required to keep for administrative, legal, or security reasons.
To make a request, contact us via the contact page.
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be checked by an automated spam detection service.
Questions?
For any privacy concerns, contact us at: info@scaleanalogy.com