Privacy Policy
Website Presence & Privacy Policy
Our official website is available at devonchamber.ca
Comments — What Information We Collect and How It’s Used
When you post a comment, we automatically collect certain technical details — like your IP address and browser type — to help us detect and block spam.
Additionally, we create a cryptographic hash of your email address, which may be shared with an external service to locate a matching avatar. If one exists, it will be displayed next to your comment after moderation approval.
Uploading Images and Other Media
We strongly encourage you to remove all metadata (such as GPS coordinates) from any images you upload. Otherwise, hidden information could be accessible to other visitors.
Cookies — Purpose and Lifespan
| Action | Data Stored | Retention Time |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Embedded Content from External Sources
Some pages on our site may feature embedded media like videos, images, or articles hosted elsewhere. Interacting with this content means that the third party’s privacy and cookie policies apply, and they may collect personal data independently.
Sharing of Personal Information
If you initiate a password reset, your IP address will be included in the confirmation email as part of our security measures.
Data Storage and Retention
Comments and their metadata are stored indefinitely to facilitate quicker approval of future submissions.
Information linked to registered user accounts is also kept in our system. You can request an export or deletion of your personal data at any time — however, your username will be retained for administrative purposes.
Your Data Rights
If you are a registered user or have left comments, you have the right to:
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Request a copy of the personal information we store about you
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Request the deletion of your data, unless we are legally required to retain it
Automated Spam Filtering
To ensure the quality of discussions, all new comments are screened by an automated spam detection system before they are made public.