HamroColleges Privacy Policy: Because Your Secrets Are Safe (Mostly)
Hey there, internet traveller! We know privacy policies are about as fun as reading the terms and conditions on a toaster. But we promise to keep things light, clear, and just a tad entertaining. Here’s how we treat your info like the precious digital treasure it is.
Who Are We, Anyway?
We’re behind HamroColleges, found at https://www.hamrocolleges.com. We’re not secret agents or data hoarders—we just run a website and try not to break the internet.
What We Collect (and Why)
💬 Comments
When you drop a comment (nice one or not-so-nice one), we collect:
- The stuff you type in (obviously),
- Your IP address (kinda like your computer’s home address),
- And your browser’s user agent (basically your internet outfit of the day).
Why? To protect the site from spam bots and trolls wearing trench coats.
📸 Media
Planning to upload your cat’s graduation photo? Cool! Just a heads-up: if your images have location info (GPS data), anyone could see where it was taken. So maybe skip that selfie in front of your secret lair.
Cookies (Sadly, Not the Chocolate Chip Kind)
Our website uses cookies to make your life easier:
- Leave a comment? We’ll remember your name and email for next time—like a digital sticky note. These cookies last for 1 year in your browser for 1 year.
- Log in? We’ll set up cookies to keep you logged in and make the site look the way you like it. They’ll hang out for 2 days (or 2 weeks if you click “Remember Me”). Log out, and poof—those cookies disappear.
- Edit or publish an article? Another cookie joins the party—just long enough to remember the post ID (it’s like a guest list). It leaves after 24 hours.
Embedded Content (Other People’s Cool Stuff)
Sometimes, we borrow cool content from other websites—videos, images, articles, that sort of thing. When we do, it behaves like you visited their site directly. That means they might spy on your activity using cookies and trackers. We don’t control their stuff, so maybe wear your incognito cloak just in case.
📊 Analytics
We like to know what works on our site (and what flops), so we use analytics tools. But don’t worry—we’re more interested in what pages are popular than your favourite pizza topping.
Who We Share Your Data With
Almost no one. Pinky swear.
If you reset your password, your IP might sneak into the reset email. Otherwise, your data stays locked up tighter than your grandma’s cookie jar.
How Long Do We Retain Your Data
- Comments and their metadata are stored indefinitely to help with follow-up approvals.
- For registered users, we store personal details in your user profile. You can view, edit, or delete your data anytime (except for your username). Administrators can also access and update user data.
Your Powers Over Your Data
You’re the boss of your data.
If you have an account or have left comments, you can request a copy of your data or ask us to delete it. This does not include any data we must retain for legal, administrative, or security reasons.
Just say the word, and we’ll wave our magic wand. ✨
Where Your Data Goes
Some of your comments might take a quick trip through an automated spam-detecting robot (don’t worry, it’s friendly). Aside from that, your data doesn’t go wandering off to any shady places.
Final Words
We get it—privacy policies aren’t the most thrilling reads. But we’re serious about protecting your info (even if we joke about it a little). Thanks for trusting us, and if you ever have questions, reach out. We’ll answer with honesty and probably a few bad puns.