Privacy Policy – Hash UK
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://hashuk.co.uk.
Hash UK is an informational platform focused on cannabis education, culture, and research. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how your data is handled.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on our website, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent. This information helps us detect and prevent spam.
An anonymized string (also known as a hash) created from your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. You can view the Gravatar privacy policy here: https://automattic.com/privacy/.
Once your comment is approved, your profile picture (if available) will be visible alongside your comment.
Media
If you upload images to Hash UK, we recommend removing any embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website may be able to download and extract location data from uploaded images. privacy policy
Cookies
Hash UK uses cookies to improve user experience and website functionality. privacy policy
- If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email, and website in cookies. This allows for faster commenting in the future. These cookies remain active for one year.
- When visiting our login page, a temporary cookie is set to check if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is deleted when you close your browser.
- When you log in, cookies are used to save your login details and display preferences. Login cookies last for two days, while display settings cookies last for one year. Selecting “Remember Me” extends login duration to two weeks. privacy policy
- If you log out, login cookies are removed.
- If you edit or publish content, a cookie is stored in your browser indicating the post ID. This cookie expires after one day and contains no personal data. privacy policy
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on Hash UK may include embedded content such as videos, images, or articles from third-party websites.
Embedded content behaves in the same way as if you visited the external website directly. These sites may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interaction with their content—especially if you are logged into their platform. privacy policy
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell or trade your personal data.
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email for security purposes.
Data Retention
- Comments and their metadata are stored indefinitely. This helps us recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
- For registered users (if applicable), we store the personal information provided in their profile. Users can view, edit, or delete their personal data at any time (except usernames).
- Website administrators can also access and edit this information when necessary.
Your Data Rights
If you have an account or have left comments on Hash UK, you have the right to:
- 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.
To make a request, contact us via the website.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be processed through automated spam detection services to maintain website security and integrity.
