Privacy Policy
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://www.uppf-usa.com
What Personal Data We Collect and Why
Comments
When you leave a comment, we collect the data shown in the comment form, your IP address, and browser details to help prevent spam.
An anonymized string from your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you use it. You can view their privacy policy at Gravatar Privacy Policy. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture will appear publicly.
Media
If you upload images, please avoid including location data (EXIF GPS), as it can be extracted by other visitors.
Contact Forms
Information submitted through contact forms may be stored to help with customer service. We do not use this information for marketing unless you give consent.
Cookies
When you comment, you can opt to save your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience—lasting one year.
If you log in, a temporary cookie checks if your browser accepts cookies. It is deleted when you close your browser.
Login cookies last for two days. Screen preference cookies last for one year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login remains for two weeks.
If you edit or publish an article, a cookie storing the post ID will be saved for one day.
Embedded Content from Other Sites
Articles may include embedded content (videos, images, etc.). These behave as if you visited the other website and may collect data, use cookies, and track your interaction if you’re logged in on those platforms.
Analytics
We may use analytics tools to understand how users interact with our site. This may include data like your IP address, browser, and pages visited.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not share your data with third parties unless necessary for providing services, complying with legal obligations, or protecting our rights.
How Long We Keep Your Data
Comments and metadata are stored indefinitely for follow-up moderation.
For registered users, we store the information in your user profile. You can view, edit, or delete your information anytime (except your username). Admins can also access and edit this data.
Your Rights Over Your Data
If you have an account or have left comments, you can:
Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
Request deletion of your data (except data required for legal or administrative reasons).
Where Your Data Goes
Visitor comments may be processed by automated spam detection tools.
Your Contact Information
For privacy-related questions or concerns, please contact us through the information provided on our website.
Additional Information
How We Protect Your Data
We apply technical and organizational safeguards to keep your personal information secure.
What Happens in a Data Breach
If a data breach occurs, we follow industry best practices and will notify affected users when applicable.
Third-Party Data Sources
We may receive information from third-party tools such as analytics platforms or social media services.
Automated Decisions & Profiling
We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling that impacts your rights.
Regulatory Compliance
We comply with all relevant data protection laws and industry regulations.