Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

This website is operated by TOPOLO Group.
Our website address is:
https://topologroup.com

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in a safe and responsible manner.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Comments

When visitors leave comments on our website, we collect:

  • The data shown in the comment form
  • The visitor’s IP address
  • Browser user agent information

This information is collected to help detect spam and maintain website security.

An anonymized string (hash) generated from your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service to verify whether you use it.
Gravatar’s privacy policy is available at:
https://automattic.com/privacy/

After approval of your comment, your profile picture (if linked to Gravatar) may be visible publicly alongside your comment.

2.2 Media Uploads

If you upload images to the website, we recommend removing embedded location data (EXIF GPS data) before uploading.

Visitors to the website may be able to download and extract location data from publicly available images.

3. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve user experience and website functionality.

3.1 Comment Cookies

If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Website

These cookies are for your convenience and will last for one year.

3.2 Login Cookies

If you visit our login page:

  • A temporary cookie is set to determine if your browser accepts cookies.
  • This cookie contains no personal data.
  • It is deleted when you close your browser.

When you log in:

  • Login cookies last for two days.
  • Screen display preference cookies last for one year.
  • If you select “Remember Me,” your login will persist for two weeks.
  • Logging out removes login cookies.

3.3 Article Editing Cookies

If you edit or publish content:

  • A cookie storing the article ID is saved.
  • It contains no personal data.
  • It expires after one day.

4. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles on this website may include embedded content such as:

  • Videos
  • Images
  • Articles

Embedded content behaves as if you visited the originating website directly.

These third-party websites may:

  • Collect your data
  • Use cookies
  • Embed additional tracking
  • Monitor your interaction

If you are logged into those websites, your interaction with embedded content may be tracked by them.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.

5. Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.

However:

  • If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email.
  • Visitor comments may be processed through automated spam detection services.

6. How Long We Retain Your Data

Comments

Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely.
This allows us to automatically recognize and approve follow-up comments.

Registered Users

For users who register on our website (if applicable):

  • We store personal information provided in their user profile.
  • Users can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except username).
  • Website administrators may also access and edit this information.

7. Your Data Rights

If you have an account or have left comments, you may:

  • Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Request deletion of your personal data.

Please note that we may retain certain data for administrative, legal, or security purposes where required by law.

To exercise your rights, please contact us via the contact information provided on our website.

8. Where Your Data Is Processed

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

Depending on the service provider, data may be processed outside your country of residence in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against:

  • Unauthorized access
  • Alteration
  • Disclosure
  • Destruction

However, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.