Who we are
Our website address is: https://qlmc.com
What personal data we collect and why we collect it
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
An anonymised string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service Privacy Policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Contact forms
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site you may opt in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Analytics
We collect analytics data on our website for our own marketing purposes. This data is not shared with third parties.
Who we share your data with
We will never share your data collected on the website with any third party
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where we send your data
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Additional Information
We may collect additional information from users to provide better services and support. This can include any preferences, feedback, or voluntary information you choose to provide to us.
How We Protect Your Data
We take data protection seriously and have implemented various security measures to safeguard your personal information. This includes encryption technologies, secure access protocols, and regular security audits to ensure your data remains confidential and safe from unauthorized access.
What Data Breach Procedures We Have in Place
In the unlikely event of a data breach, we have a comprehensive response plan in place. This includes:
- Immediate investigation to determine the scope and cause of the breach.
- We take data protection seriously and have implemented various security measures to safeguard your personal information. In the unlikely event of a data breach, we have a comprehensive response plan in place. This plan includes immediate investigation to determine the scope and cause of the breach, and prompt notification to affected individuals within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach.
- Steps to mitigate further risks and to rectify any vulnerabilities.
- Collaboration with relevant authorities, if necessary, to address the breach.
What Third Parties We Receive Data From
We may receive data from third parties such as:
- Social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, LinkedIn) if you engage with us via these channels.
- Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) to better understand user behavior on our site.
- Partners or affiliates who share data in compliance with their privacy policies and applicable laws.
What Automated Decision Making and/or Profiling We Do with User Data
We use automated decision-making and profiling in limited instances to:
- Personalize content and recommendations based on user activity or preferences.
- Automatically display relevant advertisements that align with your interests and browsing habits.
- Evaluate and analyze user behavior for product and service improvements.
Industry Regulatory Disclosure Requirements
We comply with all applicable industry regulations regarding the collection, storage, and use of personal data. This includes: