Who We Are
Welcome to Re-Strung Guitars! Our website address is: https://re-strung.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your experience with us is secure and enjoyable. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use it, and the rights you have concerning your data.
Comments and User Engagement
When visitors leave comments on our site, we collect the data entered into the comment form as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent to help detect spam. To enhance the commenting experience, we may provide an anonymized string (a “hash”) of your email address to the Gravatar service, which allows your profile picture to appear next to your comment if you’re using their service. For more on Gravatar’s privacy policy, please visit here.
Media Uploads
When uploading images to the site, we advise you to avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Other visitors to the site can download and extract location data from the images you upload. For the best privacy practices, remove such data before sharing images publicly.
Cookies and Tracking
At Re-Strung Guitars, we use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and ensure smooth website functionality. Here’s how we use them:
- Comments: When you leave a comment, you can opt to save your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. This means you won’t have to fill in your details again the next time you leave a comment. These cookies last for one year.
- Login Information: When you log in, we set up cookies to store your login info and screen preferences. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. Selecting “Remember Me” extends the login for two weeks. If you log out, these cookies are removed.
- Publishing Content: If you edit or publish an article, a cookie storing the post ID will be saved to your browser. This cookie does not store any personal data and expires after one day.
For more details about managing cookies or disabling them, please refer to your browser’s settings.
Embedded Content from Third-Party Websites
Our articles may include embedded content such as videos, images, or articles from external sites (e.g., YouTube or Instagram). When interacting with embedded content, it behaves as if you are visiting the other website directly, meaning those sites may collect data about you, use cookies, or track your interactions. Be sure to review their privacy policies to understand how your data is handled on those platforms.
Data Sharing
We respect your privacy and do not sell or share your personal information with third parties, except as outlined below:
- Service Providers: If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
- Automated Spam Detection: Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services to ensure a safe environment for all users.
Data Retention
- Comments: Comments and their metadata are stored indefinitely, which allows us to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
- User Accounts: If you register an account on our site, your personal information is stored securely in your user profile. You can view, edit, or delete your information at any time, except for the username, which cannot be changed. Website administrators can also view and manage this data.
Your Rights Over Your Data
You have control over your personal data. If you have an account on our site or have left comments, you can request an export of the data we hold about you, including any data you’ve provided. You also have the right to request that we erase any personal data we hold, except for data we are legally required to retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where We Send Your Data
Visitor comments may be checked using an automated spam detection service to ensure the integrity of our platform and protect the community from harmful content.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed of how we are protecting your information.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at socials@re-strung.com.