When you leave a comment on our website, we collect the information you enter into the comment form, along with your IP address and browser details. This helps us detect and prevent spam.
We may use a service called Gravatar to display profile pictures next to comments. An anonymised version of your email address (a “hash”) may be sent to Gravatar to check if you use their service. You can view the Gravatar Privacy Policy here: https://automattic.com/privacy/.
Once your comment is approved, your profile picture (if linked to Gravatar) will be publicly visible alongside your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, please avoid including location data (EXIF GPS) in your files. Other visitors could download your images and extract that information.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience and to support essential functions, such as logging in and remembering preferences.
Some cookies are strictly necessary and always active (e.g. to keep you logged in). Others, such as those used for analytics and advertising, require your consent.
When you first visit our site, you will see a cookie consent banner. This allows you to choose whether to allow analytics and marketing cookies. Your choices are respected through Google Consent Mode v2, which ensures that Google tools (such as Google Analytics and Google Ads) adapt to your preferences.
Examples of how cookies are used:
• If you leave a comment, you can choose to save your name, email and website in a cookie so you don’t need to re-enter them later. These cookies last for one year.
• If you visit our login page, we use a temporary cookie to check if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie does not contain personal data and is deleted when you close your browser.
• When you log in, cookies are set to remember your login details and display preferences. Login cookies last for two days, and display settings last for one year. Selecting “Remember Me” keeps you logged in for two weeks. Logging out removes these cookies.
• If you edit or publish an article, a cookie will be stored in your browser to record the article ID. This expires after one day.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (for example, videos, images, or articles). Embedded content works the same way as if you visited the third-party website directly.
These external websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interaction with their content. This tracking may include monitoring if you are logged into their service while interacting with their content.
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.
We also use trusted third-party services (such as spam detection tools and analytics providers) that may process your data in line with your consent choices.
How Long We Retain Your Data
• Comments and their metadata are stored indefinitely. This allows us to automatically approve any follow-up comments instead of holding them for moderation.
• If you register on our website, the personal information in your user profile is stored for as long as your account is active. You can edit or delete this information at any time (except your username). Website administrators can also view and edit account information.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
• Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Ask us to correct or update your data.
• Request deletion of your data, unless we are required to keep it for legal, administrative, or security reasons.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details on our Contact page.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Analytics and advertising data may be processed by Google and other providers in accordance with your cookie consent choices.
Who We Are
This website is operated by Woodlets Briquettes. Our website address is: https://woodletsbriquettes.co.uk.
Comments
When you leave a comment on our website, we collect the information you enter into the comment form, along with your IP address and browser details. This helps us detect and prevent spam.
We may use a service called Gravatar to display profile pictures next to comments. An anonymised version of your email address (a “hash”) may be sent to Gravatar to check if you use their service. You can view the Gravatar Privacy Policy here: https://automattic.com/privacy/.
Once your comment is approved, your profile picture (if linked to Gravatar) will be publicly visible alongside your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, please avoid including location data (EXIF GPS) in your files. Other visitors could download your images and extract that information.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience and to support essential functions, such as logging in and remembering preferences.
Some cookies are strictly necessary and always active (e.g. to keep you logged in). Others, such as those used for analytics and advertising, require your consent.
When you first visit our site, you will see a cookie consent banner. This allows you to choose whether to allow analytics and marketing cookies. Your choices are respected through Google Consent Mode v2, which ensures that Google tools (such as Google Analytics and Google Ads) adapt to your preferences.
Examples of how cookies are used:
• If you leave a comment, you can choose to save your name, email and website in a cookie so you don’t need to re-enter them later. These cookies last for one year.
• If you visit our login page, we use a temporary cookie to check if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie does not contain personal data and is deleted when you close your browser.
• When you log in, cookies are set to remember your login details and display preferences. Login cookies last for two days, and display settings last for one year. Selecting “Remember Me” keeps you logged in for two weeks. Logging out removes these cookies.
• If you edit or publish an article, a cookie will be stored in your browser to record the article ID. This expires after one day.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (for example, videos, images, or articles). Embedded content works the same way as if you visited the third-party website directly.
These external websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interaction with their content. This tracking may include monitoring if you are logged into their service while interacting with their content.
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.
We also use trusted third-party services (such as spam detection tools and analytics providers) that may process your data in line with your consent choices.
How Long We Retain Your Data
• Comments and their metadata are stored indefinitely. This allows us to automatically approve any follow-up comments instead of holding them for moderation.
• If you register on our website, the personal information in your user profile is stored for as long as your account is active. You can edit or delete this information at any time (except your username). Website administrators can also view and edit account information.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
• Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Ask us to correct or update your data.
• Request deletion of your data, unless we are required to keep it for legal, administrative, or security reasons.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details on our Contact page.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Analytics and advertising data may be processed by Google and other providers in accordance with your cookie consent choices.