Privacy Policy

At Texas.vip, we value your privacy and want to ensure that you feel comfortable and secure when interacting with our website. So, let’s break it down and explain how we handle your data in a way that’s engaging and easy to understand.

When you leave a comment on our site, we collect the information you provide in the comments form. This includes your name, email address, and website if applicable. We also gather your IP address and browser user agent string to help us detect and prevent spam. But don’t worry, we’ve got your back!

To add a touch of anonymity, we create a unique hash from your email address and may provide it to the Gravatar service. This helps us determine if you’re using a Gravatar profile picture, which can be displayed alongside your comment. Rest assured, your privacy is important to us, and you can learn more about Gravatar’s privacy policy on their website.

Now, let’s talk about media. If you upload images to our website, please be mindful of any embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included in those images. While visitors can download and extract this information, we recommend avoiding it for your own security and privacy.

Ah, cookies. No, not the delicious kind. When you leave a comment, you have the option to save your name, email address, and website in cookies. These cookies are there to make your life easier, so you don’t have to fill in your details every time you want to leave another comment. And don’t worry, these cookies will only last for one year.

When it comes to logging in, we use a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie doesn’t contain any personal data and is discarded when you close your browser. However, if you do log in, we’ll set up additional cookies to save your login information and screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, while screen options cookies stick around for a year. And if you select “Remember Me,” your login will persist for two weeks. But remember, if you log out, the login cookies will bid you farewell.

Now, let’s get to the nitty-gritty of editing and publishing articles. When you make changes or publish an article, an extra cookie is saved in your browser. But don’t worry, this cookie doesn’t contain any personal data. It simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited and will expire after one day. Phew, that’s a relief!

Ah, embedded content. Sometimes our articles include content from other websites, such as videos, images, or articles. When you interact with this embedded content, it behaves as if you’ve visited the other website. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and even track your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in. Just keep that in mind as you explore our captivating articles.

Rest assured, we take your data seriously. We do not share your data with any third parties unless you request a password reset. In that case, your IP address will be included in the reset email. Safety first!

We retain your data indefinitely to ensure we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically. But don’t worry, we’re not holding onto it with a vice-like grip. If you have an account on our site or have left comments, you have the right to request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you. And if you want us to erase any personal data we have on you, just give us a shout. However, please note that we are obligated to keep certain data for administrative, legal, or security purposes. Safety first, remember?

So, where does your data go? Well, visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service. We want to keep our website clean and spam-free, so this is just another layer of protection for you and our community.

At Texas.vip, we strive to create an engaging and secure online experience for you. We hope this breakdown of our data handling practices has shed some light on how we protect your privacy. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out. We’re here to help!