Last Updated: [August 22, 2025]
Welcome to MiningToMetal.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”). Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting it. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit https://miningtometal.com/ (the “Site”).
By using our Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Who We Are
Our website address is https://miningtometal.com.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information (Voluntarily Provided)
- Your name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter, contact us, or register on the Site.
b. Non-Personal Information (Automatically Collected)
- IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, pages visited, and time spent on the Site.
- Data collected via cookies and analytics tools to improve user experience.
3. Comments
- When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comment form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
- An anonymized string (hash) of your email may be shared with the Gravatar service to display profile pictures. You can view their privacy policy at https://automattic.com/privacy/.
4. Media
If you upload images, please avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract location data from images on the Site.
5. Cookies and Login Data
We use cookies to improve user experience and for website functionality:
- If you leave a comment, you can opt to save your name, email, and website in cookies for future convenience. These cookies last for 1 year.
- A temporary cookie is used on the login page to check if your browser accepts cookies.
- Login cookies last for 2 days, screen option cookies for 1 year, and if you select “Remember Me,” login persists for 2 weeks.
- When you edit or publish content, a cookie will be stored in your browser for 1 day.
- Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies (such as the DART cookie) to serve ads based on your visits to this and other sites. You can opt out by visiting Google Ads Settings.
6. Embedded Content
Articles on this Site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, or articles) from other websites. These external sites may collect data, use cookies, and track your interaction with their content, especially if you have an account and are logged in to those websites.
7. Who We Share Your Data With
- If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
- Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.
8. How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely for moderation and follow-up purposes.
- For registered users, personal information in user profiles is stored until edited or deleted by the user or the administrator.
9. Your Rights Over Your Data
If you have an account or have left comments, you may:
- Request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you.
- Request that we erase any personal data we hold, except data we are required to keep for legal, administrative, or security reasons.
10. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites.
11. Data Security
We take appropriate security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage over the Internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
12. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed toward children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect information from them.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, contact us at:
Email: miningtometal@gmail.com