Who We Are

Our website address is: https://blackburnworkwear.com. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website.

Comments

When visitors leave comments, we collect:

  • The data provided in the comments form.
  • The visitor’s IP address and browser user agent to help detect spam.

Additionally, an anonymized hash of your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service to check if you have a profile. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at: https://automattic.com/privacy/. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture becomes publicly visible.

Media

If you upload images to our website, please avoid uploading files with embedded EXIF GPS location data, as visitors can extract this information from images.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve user experience. These include:

  • Comment Cookies: If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies. This is for convenience so you don’t have to re-enter details. These cookies last one year.
  • Login Cookies:
    • A temporary cookie is set to check if your browser accepts cookies (discarded when you close your browser).
    • Login session cookies last two days (or two weeks if “Remember Me” is selected).
    • Screen preference cookies last one year.
  • Editing & Publishing Cookies: If you edit or publish an article, a cookie is saved in your browser with the post ID. It expires after one day.

Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content behaves exactly as if you visited the third-party website directly. These websites may:

  • Collect your data
  • Use cookies
  • Track your interaction with their content
  • Monitor your activity if you have an account and are logged in

Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties, except in the following cases:

  • Security & Spam Prevention: Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.
  • Password Resets: If you request a password reset, your IP address is included in the reset email.

How Long We Retain Your Data

  • Comments & Metadata: Retained indefinitely to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
  • User Accounts: If you register on our website, we store the personal information you provide in your user profile. You can view, edit, or delete this information at any time (except your username). Website administrators can also access and manage this information.

Your Rights Over Your Data

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

  • Request an export of your personal data.
  • Request data deletion, excluding data we must retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Where Your Data is Sent

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

Contact Us

For any privacy-related inquiries, data requests, or concerns, please contact us at info@blackburnworkwear.com.