Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Welcome to UTD Truthful. Protecting your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you interact with our website at https://utdtruthful.com.
Who We Are
UTD Truthful is an independent Manchester United-focused media platform, established in 2025, dedicated to providing accurate and engaging content for fans worldwide. Our website address is https://utdtruthful.com.
Information We Collect
1. Comments
When you leave a comment, we collect the data provided in the comments form, your IP address, and your browser’s user agent string. This information helps us detect and prevent spam.
An anonymized string derived from your email address (a hash) may be sent to the Gravatar service to determine if you use it. The Gravatar Privacy Policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/. If your comment is approved, your profile picture will be visible alongside your comment.
2. Media
If you upload images to the website, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS) in the files. Visitors to our site can download and extract location data from such images.
3. Cookies
- Comments: When you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email, and website in cookies for your convenience. These cookies last for one year.
- Login Cookies: When you log in, we set temporary cookies to confirm your browser accepts cookies. These cookies contain no personal data and are discarded when you close your browser.
- Login cookies last for two days.
- Screen options cookies last for a year.
- Selecting “Remember Me” extends your login duration to two weeks.
- Post Editing: If you edit or publish an article, a cookie will store the post ID. This cookie expires after 24 hours.
4. Embedded Content
Articles on UTD Truthful may include embedded content (e.g., videos or articles) from third-party websites. These external websites may collect data, use cookies, or monitor your interactions with the content, especially if you have an account and are logged in to those platforms.
How We Use Your Data
- To provide and maintain our services, including posting and moderating comments.
- To personalize your experience on our site.
- To improve our website functionality and content offerings.
- To detect and prevent spam or fraudulent activity.
Who We Share Your Data With
- Password Reset Requests: If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
- Spam Detection Services: Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection system.
How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments: Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to recognize and approve follow-ups without additional moderation.
- User Accounts: For registered users, we store personal information provided during registration in your user profile. You can view, edit, or delete your data at any time, except your username. Website administrators can also access and edit this information.
Your Rights Over Your Data
You have the following rights regarding your data:
- Access: Request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you.
- Deletion: Request that we erase your personal data, except data retained for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@utdtruthful.com.
Data Security
We implement robust measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of data transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments are reviewed using automated spam detection services to maintain site quality and security.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Contact Us
For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Thank you for trusting UTD Truthful with your data. Your privacy matters to us.
