Privacy Policy for Augeas.online
Last Updated: 20 December 2024
1. Who We Are
This website is operated by AUGEAS LLP, a UK-registered limited liability partnership specialising in advanced technology research and development, particularly in quantum computation, cosmological modelling, and information theory.
- Website: https://augeas.online
- Company Registration: OC453347 (UK Companies House)
- Registered Office: 418445 York House Green West Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 1RJ, United Kingdom
- Contact: [Insert Contact Email]
2. What Personal Data We Collect and Why
Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect the following:
- Information entered in the comment form (name, email, website)
- Visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string (for spam prevention)
- A hash of the email address to check with the Gravatar service (see Gravatar Privacy Policy)
Approved comments may display the user’s Gravatar image publicly.
Media Uploads
If you upload images, please ensure they do not contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Other visitors may extract location metadata from public images on the site.
Cookies
We use cookies for the following reasons:
- Saving your name, email, and website (if you leave a comment)
- Checking if your browser accepts cookies when visiting the login page
- Remembering login status and display preferences
- Saving article post IDs during editing or publishing
Cookie durations range from session-based (temporary) to 1 year depending on the function. You may opt-out via your browser settings.
Embedded Content from Third-Party Services
Articles may include embedded elements (e.g., videos, images) from external platforms. These act as if you visited those platforms directly.
Such third parties may collect data, use cookies, and track interactions per their own privacy policies (e.g., YouTube, Vimeo, Medium, GitHub).
3. Who We Share Your Data With
- If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
- Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
4. How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments and their metadata are stored indefinitely unless deleted.
- For registered users, all profile data is stored until account deletion.
Users can edit or delete personal data at any time (except for usernames). Admins can also edit that data.
5. Your Rights Over Your Data
Under UK GDPR and EU GDPR, you have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Request data portability (export)
- Object to or restrict processing
- Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)
To exercise your rights, contact us at: [Insert DPO Contact Email].
6. Where Your Data Is Sent
- Visitor comments may be reviewed by automated spam detection tools.
- Data may be stored in UK or EU-compliant cloud services.
7. Security
We use encryption, regular audits, secure cloud environments, and limited access protocols to protect your data. However, no online platform is 100% secure, and we encourage responsible data sharing.
8. Children’s Data
This site is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
9. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data under the following lawful bases:
- Consent (e.g., newsletter sign-up)
- Legitimate interest (e.g., site security, analytics)
- Contractual necessity (e.g., user account management)
- Legal obligation (e.g., compliance with UK and EU laws)
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy as needed for legal or technical reasons. Updated versions will be published on this page with a revised effective date.
11. Contact Information
For privacy questions or to exercise your rights:
AUGEAS LLP
Email: data@augeas.online
Subject: “Data Protection Request”