Who We Are
Welcome to Idolsheet.com. Our website address is: https://idolsheet.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your experience on our website is secure and transparent.
Comments and Data Collection
When visitors leave comments, we collect the information entered into the comment form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string. This helps us detect and prevent spam.
An anonymized string created from your email address (a hash) may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you’re using it. You can view the Gravatar privacy policy here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture will be publicly visible alongside your comment.
Media Uploads
If you upload images to our website, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the site can download and extract this data from uploaded images.
Use of Cookies
We use cookies to improve user experience:
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If you comment, you may opt to save your name, email, and website in cookies for future convenience. These cookies last for one year.
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Visiting our login page sets a temporary cookie to check browser compatibility. It contains no personal data and is deleted when you close the browser.
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Logging in sets additional cookies to store login details and display preferences. Login cookies last for 2 days; display preference cookies last for 1 year. Selecting “Remember Me” keeps your session for 2 weeks.
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Editing or publishing a post sets a cookie with the post ID. This cookie expires after 1 day.
Embedded Content From Other Websites
Articles on Idolsheet.com may contain embedded content (e.g., videos, images, or articles) from external websites. These third-party sites may collect data, use cookies, and track your interaction with the embedded content as if you were visiting their website directly.
Data Sharing
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the email for security purposes.
Data Retention
Comments and related metadata are stored indefinitely to help us recognize and approve future comments automatically. For registered users, we store personal information in their user profile. All users can view, edit, or delete their personal data at any time—except for usernames, which cannot be changed. Website administrators can also access and modify this information.
Your Data Rights
If you have an account or have posted comments on our site, you can request an exported file of your personal data. You may also request that we delete any data we hold, excluding data required for administrative, legal, or security reasons.
Data Destination
Visitor comments may be reviewed by automated spam detection services to ensure site integrity and prevent abuse.
How We Protect Your Data
We implement multiple layers of protection to secure your personal information:
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SSL encryption for secure data transmission
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Two-factor authentication for authorized access
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Routine staff training in data privacy best practices
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Privacy Impact Assessments (where applicable)
Data Breach Response
We have internal protocols to respond quickly in the event of a data breach. This includes reporting procedures, designated contacts, and working with cybersecurity experts. We also support responsible disclosure through ethical reporting.
Third-Party Data Sources
We may receive additional data about users from third-party sources such as advertising partners or analytics providers. This data is used in compliance with applicable privacy laws and disclosed clearly in our policy.
Automated Decision-Making and Profiling
If we use automated tools to create user profiles or make decisions (e.g., personalizing ads or content), we will notify you. You have the right to opt out or contest decisions made solely through automated systems.
Legal and Regulatory Compliance
If our services are subject to industry-specific regulations or legal frameworks, we will disclose this here to maintain full transparency with our users.
Children’s Privacy – COPPA Compliance
Our website is not designed for children under 13 years of age. In line with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), we do not knowingly collect or market to minors. If a child’s data has been collected, please contact us so we can promptly remove it.
Why We Collect Your Email
We may collect your email address for the following purposes:
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To respond to your inquiries
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To send relevant updates or promotional emails
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To deliver transactional information related to your use of our site
You may opt out of promotional emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our communications.
Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices or applicable regulations. While we may not send notifications for each change, we encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how your personal data is handled, please contact us at:
support@idolsheet.com