Who we are

Our website address is: https://www.riverwest.co.

Comments

When visitors leave comments on our site, we collect the information provided in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent to assist with spam detection.

An anonymized version of your email address (a hash) may be shared with the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. You can review their privacy policy at https://automattic.com/privacy/. Once your comment is approved, your profile image may be visible to the public alongside your comment.

Media

If you upload images to the website, we recommend removing any embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may be able to download and extract this data from images posted on the site.

Cookies

If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies. This is for convenience so you do not have to re-enter your details in the future. These cookies remain active for one year.

When visiting our login page, a temporary cookie may be set to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie does not contain personal data and is deleted when you close your browser.

When you log in, cookies are used to store your login details and display preferences. Login cookies last for two days, while screen option cookies last for one year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login will remain active for two weeks. Logging out will remove these cookies.

If you edit or publish content, an additional cookie may be stored in your browser. This cookie contains no personal data and simply identifies the post you edited. 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 behaves the same as if you visited the original website directly.

These third-party websites may collect data, use cookies, implement additional tracking, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content, especially if you are logged into their platform.

Who we share your data with

If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email for security purposes.

How long we retain your data

Comments and their associated metadata are stored indefinitely to allow us to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.

If you register on our website, the personal information you provide is stored within your user profile. You can view, edit, or delete your personal information at any time (except for your username). Site administrators can also access and update this information.

What rights you have over your data

If you have an account or have left comments, you may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you. You may also request that we delete your personal data, except for information we are required to retain for legal, administrative, or security reasons.

Where your data is sent

Visitor comments may be processed through an automated spam detection service.