Who we are and what this policy covers
iDesign ARC publishes articles about architecture and interiors. This policy explains what information reaches our site when you browse or interact with it, how we use it, and the choices you have.
What comes to us when you visit
When you load a page, the hosting environment and our content delivery network record standard server logs. These logs typically include your IP address, the pages requested, the date and time of the request, and your browser user agent. This logging happens on most websites for security and operational reasons.
WordPress, the software that runs this site, may set a session cookie for administrators who log in. Visitors who do not log in will not receive this administrative session cookie.
Comments
Some posts allow readers to leave a comment. When you submit a comment, WordPress stores the text you submit and the metadata sent by your browser at the time of submission, including your IP address and user agent. You may be asked to provide a name and email address. If you choose “save my details,” WordPress places cookies in your browser so you do not have to retype them on your next visit.
Comments are reviewed according to our editorial standards. We do not run an automated spam-filtering service on comments at this time.
Cookies and local storage
Our site uses a small number of cookies so it can function:
– WordPress may place cookies for commenters who opt to save their details so the form can be prefilled on future visits. These typically last up to one year unless you clear them sooner.
– Logged-in administrators receive session cookies required for site management.
You can clear or block cookies in your browser settings. If you block commenter cookies, you can still post a comment by re-entering your details each time. We do not run analytics, advertising, or newsletter tracking on this site.
Why we keep information
We use server logs to operate, secure, and debug the site, to understand basic load patterns, and to mitigate abuse.
Comment information is used to publish your comment, display attribution as you provided it, and protect the site against misuse.
Legal bases for processing
Where data protection law requires a legal basis, we rely on:
– Legitimate interests to operate and secure the site, keep server logs, and moderate comments.
– Consent for optional commenter cookies that remember your details, which you control through the comment form and your browser settings.
Who can see the data
Published comments are visible to any visitor, along with the name you supplied. Email addresses submitted with comments are not published by default.
Our hosting provider and content delivery network process server logs and deliver the site to you as service providers. We do not sell visitor data and we do not share it with advertisers or analytics vendors.
How long we keep it
Server logs are kept only as long as needed for security and operations, then rotated or deleted by the hosting and CDN systems.
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are kept so we can display it and manage follow-up moderation. Cookies placed for commenter convenience remain in your browser until they expire or you remove them.
Your choices and rights
You can:
– Clear or block cookies in your browser.
– Ask us about the information we hold about you, request a copy, ask us to correct it, object to our use of it, or ask us to delete it where applicable.
To make a request, email [email protected]. We may need to verify that you are the person connected to the data. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
Children
Our content is intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly solicit or store personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal information here, contact us and we will address it.
Changes to this policy
If we change how we handle data, we will update this page and revise the effective date. Your continued use of the site after a change means you accept the updated policy.
Contact
For privacy questions or requests, contact [email protected].
For editorial matters: [email protected]. Partnerships: [email protected]. Submissions: [email protected]. DMCA: [email protected]. General inquiries can also start at our Contact page.