Last updated: January 2026
At Book of Saint Albans, your privacy matters. This page explains what information we collect, why we collect it, and how it’s used. Short version: we only collect what’s necessary to keep the site running smoothly, improve content, and protect against spam, nothing creepy, nothing shady.
Who We Are
Our website address is:
https://BookOfSaintAlbans.com
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the information shown in the comment form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent. This helps us detect spam and keep discussions civil and useful.
If you use Gravatar, an anonymized string (a hash) created from your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service to see if a profile image is associated with you. You can read Gravatar’s privacy policy here:
https://automattic.com/privacy/
Once your comment is approved, your profile picture (if applicable) becomes visible to the public alongside your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, please avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the site can download images and extract any location data included in them.
Cookies
Cookies help the site work the way you’d expect.
- If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last for one year.
- Visiting the login page sets a temporary cookie to check whether your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is removed when you close your browser.
- If you log in, cookies are used to save your login information and display preferences.
- Login cookies last two days
- Screen option cookies last one year
- Selecting “Remember Me” keeps you logged in for two weeks
- Editing or publishing content may create a short-lived cookie that stores the post ID. This expires after one day and contains no personal information.
You can control cookies through your browser settings at any time.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content such as videos, images, or articles from other websites.
Embedded content behaves exactly as if you visited the other website directly. Those sites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with the content, especially if you’re logged in to their platform.
We don’t control how third-party sites handle your data, so we recommend reviewing their privacy policies if you interact with embedded content.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email as part of standard security practices.
Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services to keep the site clean and usable.
How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely. This helps us recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
- If you register for an account (if available), the personal information in your profile is stored until you edit or delete it.
- You can view, edit, or delete your personal information at any time (except your username).
- Site administrators can also view and edit this information for site management purposes.
What Rights You Have Over Your Data
If you have an account on this site or have left comments, you may request:
- A copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Deletion of your personal data
This does not include any data we are required to keep for legal, administrative, or security reasons.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be processed through automated spam detection services to protect the site and its users.
Questions?
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, feel free to reach out through the site’s contact page.