Who we are
EuroLuminant is an independent media platform.
Our website address is: https://euroluminant.com
For the purposes of applicable data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), EuroLuminant acts as the data controller for personal data collected through this website.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string. This information is collected solely for the purpose of facilitating moderation and helping detect spam or abusive activity.
An anonymised string created from your email address (also known as a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to determine whether you use it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at: https://automattic.com/privacy/.
Once your comment is approved, your profile picture (if applicable) may be visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Comments are publicly visible once approved. Please avoid including personal or sensitive information in comment content.
Media
If you upload images or other media to the website, you should avoid uploading files that contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS).
Visitors to the website may be able to download and extract such metadata from publicly accessible media files.
EuroLuminant does not intentionally collect location data through uploaded media.
Cookies
EuroLuminant uses cookies to ensure the proper functioning of the website and to improve user experience.
Comment cookies
If you leave a comment, you may opt in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These cookies are for your convenience and allow you to avoid re-entering details for subsequent comments. These cookies will remain for one year.
Login cookies
If you visit our login page, a temporary cookie will be set to determine whether your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, cookies are used to store your login information and screen display preferences. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for one year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. Logging out removes login cookies.
Publishing cookies
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be stored in your browser. This cookie contains no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the edited content. It expires after one day.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (such as videos, images, or articles). Embedded content from third-party websites behaves in the same way as if you had visited those websites directly.
These external websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content, particularly if you are logged in to their services. EuroLuminant has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the data practices of third-party sites.
Who we share your data with
EuroLuminant does not sell or rent personal data.
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email as a security measure.
Visitor comments may be processed through automated spam detection services to protect the integrity of the site.
How long we retain your data
Comments and their associated metadata are retained indefinitely. This allows us to recognise and approve follow-up comments automatically and maintain continuity in public discussions.
For registered users (if applicable), personal information provided in user profiles is stored for as long as the account remains active. Users may edit or delete their personal information at any time, except for their username. Website administrators may also access and edit this information for administrative purposes.
What rights you have over your data
Under applicable European data protection laws, including the GDPR, you have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request erasure of your personal data, where applicable
- Request restriction or object to certain processing activities
If you have an account on this site or have left comments, you may request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you. You may also request that we erase personal data, except where retention is required for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Requests can be submitted via the contact details provided on this website.
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services, which may process data outside the European Economic Area. Where such transfers occur, appropriate safeguards are applied in accordance with applicable data protection regulations.
Editorial context notice
EuroLuminant operates as a journalistic publication. Certain data processing activities may be carried out for journalistic purposes in the public interest, in accordance with applicable exemptions and safeguards under European data protection law.
