1. Introduction
KySports.TV is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our users. This Data Deletion Policy outlines the procedures and guidelines for the deletion of user data from our systems.
2. Types of Data We Collect
We collect and store the following types of user data:
- Comments and associated metadata
- User account information (for registered users)
- Cookies for user convenience and site functionality
- IP addresses and browser user agent strings for spam detection
3. User Rights
Users have the right to:
- Request an export of their personal data
- Request the erasure of their personal data
4. Data Deletion Requests
4.1 How to Submit a Request
Users can submit a data deletion request by contacting our website administrators. [Insert contact method here, e.g., email address or contact form]
4.2 Verification Process
To protect user privacy, we will verify the identity of the requester before processing any data deletion requests.
4.3 Processing Time
We aim to process data deletion requests within [insert time frame, e.g., 30 days] of receipt and verification.
5. Data Retention and Deletion
5.1 Comments
Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely for spam detection and to facilitate follow-up comments. Upon receiving a valid deletion request, we will anonymize or delete the comment data associated with the requester.
5.2 User Accounts
Registered users can delete their personal information from their user profile at any time. Upon receiving a valid deletion request, we will delete the user’s account and associated personal data.
5.3 Cookies
Users can delete cookies through their browser settings. Our site-specific cookies expire as follows:
- Login cookies: 2 days
- “Remember Me” option: 2 weeks
- Screen options cookies: 1 year
- Article editing cookies: 1 day
5.4 Media
Users should avoid uploading images with embedded location data. Upon receiving a valid deletion request, we will remove any user-uploaded media associated with the requester.
6. Exceptions to Data Deletion
We may retain certain data even after a deletion request for the following reasons:
- Administrative, legal, or security purposes
- Spam detection and site protection
- Aggregate, anonymized data for analytics
7. Third-Party Data
7.1 Embedded Content
Our site may include embedded content from other websites. We cannot delete data collected by these third-party sites. Users should refer to the respective privacy policies of these sites for data deletion requests.
7.2 Gravatar
We use the Gravatar service for user profile pictures. Users should contact Gravatar directly for deletion of data associated with this service.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Data Deletion Policy from time to time. Users will be notified of any significant changes.
9. Contact Information
For any questions or concerns about this Data Deletion Policy, please contact us at [insert contact information].
Last updated: [Insert date]