Who We Are
Our website address is https://autismfamilysupport.uk.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on our site, we collect the information provided in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser details, to assist with spam detection.
An anonymized string generated from your email address (also known as a hash) may be shared with the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture, if applicable, will be publicly visible alongside your comment.
Media
We do not upload or use images or media from external sources on our website. However, users are encouraged to avoid uploading images that include embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors can download and extract such information.
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site, you may opt to save your name, email address, and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so you don’t need to re-enter your details when leaving another comment. These cookies will remain active for one year.
When visiting our login page, a temporary cookie will be set to check if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie does not store any personal data and is removed when you close your browser.
Upon logging in, we set up cookies to save your login information and display preferences. Login cookies last for two days, while display preference cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login information will persist for two weeks. Logging out will remove all login cookies.
If you edit or publish a post, a cookie will be stored in your browser. This cookie does not include personal data and only indicates the post ID of the article you edited. It will expire after one day.
Embedded Content
Our site does not use embedded content or media from other websites. All content is original and created specifically for https://autismfamilysupport.uk.
Who We Share Your Data With
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email for security purposes.
How Long We Retain Your Data
When you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are stored indefinitely. This allows us to automatically approve follow-up comments without requiring manual moderation.
For registered users, we store the personal information they provide in their profile. Users can view, edit, or delete their information at any time, except for their username. Website administrators also have access to and can manage this data.
Your Data Rights
If you have an account on this site or have left comments, you can request an exported file of the personal data we have on record, including any information you provided. You may also request the deletion of your personal data, excluding data we must retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be reviewed using an automated spam detection service to maintain the integrity of the site.