At Decoded Skills, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
Personal Information: We may collect personal details such as your name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter, leave a comment, or contact us.
Technical Information: When visitors interact with our site, we automatically collect data such as IP address, browser type, and device information to improve security and functionality.
Usage Data: We track pages visited, time spent on the site, and other analytics to enhance user experience.
How We Collect Information
- Directly from you when you sign up for newsletters, submit a contact form, or comment on an article.
- Automatically through cookies, analytics tools (Google Analytics), and tracking technologies.
- From third-party services if you interact with embedded content or social media plugins.
How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Enhance your experience by personalizing content.
- Send educational updates and newsletters (you can opt out anytime).
- Improve our website based on user behavior and feedback.
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
- Analyze traffic and usage trends to optimize site performance.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell or trade your personal data. However, we may share information with:
- Trusted service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, email marketing) to help operate our website.
- Legal authorities, if required by law or to protect our rights.
- Third-party integrations (e.g., Gravatar for profile pictures when commenting).
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
Cookies
If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we set a temporary cookie to check if your browser accepts cookies. It contains no personal data and is deleted when you close your browser.
When you log in:
- Login cookies last two days (or two weeks if you select “Remember Me”).
- Screen preference cookies last one year.
- If you log out, login cookies are removed.
If you edit or publish an article, a cookie storing the post ID will be saved for one day.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the source website, meaning:
- These sites may collect data about you.
- They may use cookies or tracking tools.
- Your interactions may be monitored if you’re logged into their platform.
How Long We Retain Your Data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely to improve moderation.
For registered users, we store personal data in user profiles. Users can edit or delete their data anytime (except usernames). Website admins can also manage this information.
What Rights You Have Over Your Data
If you have an account or left comments, you can:
- Request an export of your personal data.
- Ask us to delete your data (except for legal/admin purposes).
Where We Send Your Data
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Data Security
We take security seriously and implement protective measures. However, no online transmission is 100% secure, so we encourage users to protect their personal data.
International Users
Your data may be processed in different countries. We comply with applicable data protection laws to safeguard your privacy.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be reflected on this page.
Contact Us
For privacy-related questions, reach out at:
📧 [email protected]