Who We Are – YogaZenJourney.com
Our website address is: https://YogaZenJourney.com
At YogaZenJourney.com, we’re dedicated to supporting a peaceful, balanced lifestyle—both on and off the yoga mat. Just as mindfulness guides our practice, it also guides how we respect and protect your personal information. This page explains, in a clear and simple way, how your data is collected, used, and safeguarded when you interact with our website.
Comments
When you leave a comment on YogaZenJourney.com, we collect the details you share in the comment form, along with your IP address and browser information. This helps us maintain a respectful, spam-free community.
An anonymized (hashed) version of your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you use it. You can review Gravatar’s privacy policy at: https://automattic.com/privacy/.
Once approved, your profile image—if available—may appear alongside your comment.
Media
If you upload images to YogaZenJourney.com, we recommend removing any embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors who download images could potentially access this information.
Cookies
To enhance your experience, we use cookies in the following ways:
- If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These remain for one year.
- When you visit the login page, a temporary cookie checks whether your browser accepts cookies. It’s removed when you close your browser.
- Upon login, cookies store your login information and screen display preferences.
- Login cookies last two days
- Screen preference cookies last one year
- Selecting “Remember Me” keeps you logged in for two weeks.
- Logging out clears login cookies.
- If you edit or publish an article, a cookie is saved for one day, containing only the post ID—no personal data.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Some pages may include embedded content such as videos, images, or articles from external websites. These behave exactly as if you visited those sites directly. They may collect data, use cookies, or track interactions—especially if you’re logged into their platform.
Who We Share Your Data With
If you request a password reset, your IP address is included in the reset email to help protect your account.
How Long We Keep Your Data
- Comments and related metadata are stored indefinitely to help recognize and approve future comments efficiently.
- If you create an account on YogaZenJourney.com, the personal information you provide is stored in your user profile.
- You can view, edit, or delete your personal data at any time (excluding your username). Website administrators can also access and manage this information.
Your Rights Over Your Data
If you have left comments or registered an account, you may request:
- A copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Deletion of your personal data, except where retention is required for legal, security, or administrative purposes
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services, helping us keep YogaZenJourney.com calm, secure, and free from unnecessary distractions.
