Welcome to Himalaya Krishi! Your privacy is important to us, and this policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website.
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://krishihimalaya.com.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on our site, we collect the data provided in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
Additionally, an anonymized string (hash) created from your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. You can review the Gravatar service’s privacy policy here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture will be visible to the public alongside your comment.
Media
If you upload images to our website, please avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the site can download and extract location data from uploaded images.
Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. Here’s how:
- Comments: If you leave a comment, you can opt to save your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last for one year.
- Login Page: When visiting our login page, a temporary cookie is set to check if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
- Logged-In Users: Upon logging in, several cookies are set to save your login details and screen preferences. Login cookies last for two days, while screen options cookies last for a year. Selecting “Remember Me” extends your login for two weeks. Logging out removes login cookies.
- Article Editing: If you edit or publish an article, a cookie is saved in your browser. This cookie contains no personal data and expires after one day.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you visited those websites directly.
These external sites may:
- Collect data about you
- Use cookies
- Embed third-party tracking
- Monitor your interaction with their content, especially if you are logged into their accounts.
Who We Share Your Data With
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments: Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
- Registered Users: For users who register on our website, we store the personal information provided in their profiles. Users can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except their username). Website administrators can also access and edit this information.
What Rights You Have Over Your Data
If you have an account or have left comments, you can request:
- An exported file of the personal data we hold about you.
- The erasure of your personal data, except for data we are required to retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Data Security Measures
We take the security of your personal data seriously and implement robust measures to protect it. These include:
- Encryption: All sensitive data is encrypted during transmission using SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) technology.
- Access Control: Only authorized personnel have access to your personal data, and they are bound by strict confidentiality agreements.
- Regular Monitoring: Our systems are regularly monitored for vulnerabilities and potential threats to ensure your data remains secure.
- Data Minimization: We only collect and store the data necessary for providing our services, reducing the risk of unauthorized access.
- Third-Party Compliance: Any third-party services we use are carefully vetted to ensure they comply with industry-standard security practices.
While we strive to protect your data, no system is completely secure. If you suspect any unauthorized access or breach, please contact us immediately.
We value your trust and are committed to protecting your privacy. If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, feel free to contact us.