Effective Date: January 2, 2026
Website: https://hivelense.com
HiveLense values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights as a visitor or registered user of our website.
1. Information We Collect
a. Comments
When visitors leave comments on our website, we collect the information displayed in the comment form, along with your IP address and browser user agent. This helps us detect and prevent spam.
We may also provide an anonymized string (hash) of your email to the Gravatar service to check whether you use a Gravatar profile. After your comment is approved, your profile picture may be visible publicly next to your comment.
Gravatar’s privacy policy can be found here.
b. Media
If you upload images to HiveLense, please avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract such data, so removing it helps protect your privacy.
c. Cookies
Cookies are small files stored on your browser to enhance your experience. HiveLense uses cookies for various purposes:
- Comments: If you leave a comment, you can choose to save your name, email, and website in a cookie for convenience. This cookie lasts one year.
- Login: Temporary cookies determine if your browser accepts cookies. Login cookies last two days, screen option cookies last one year, and selecting “Remember Me” keeps you logged in for two weeks. Logging out removes login cookies.
- Post Editing: When editing or publishing an article, a cookie is saved for one day to indicate the post ID you edited.
Cookies do not contain sensitive personal data unless voluntarily provided.
d. Embedded Content
Articles on HiveLense may include embedded content, such as videos, images, or articles from other websites. These embedded elements behave as if you visited the original website and may collect data, use cookies, or track interactions.
2. How We Use Your Data
HiveLense uses collected information for purposes such as:
- Managing comments and preventing spam
- Providing personalized experiences and content
- Improving website performance and functionality
- Responding to inquiries or requests
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
3. Data Retention
- Comments: Retained indefinitely to automatically recognize and approve follow-up comments.
- Registered users: We store personal information provided in your profile, which you can view, edit, or delete at any time (except your username).
4. Sharing Your Data
HiveLense does not sell or share your personal information with third parties, except as required by law or to provide services (e.g., Gravatar or automated spam detection services).
5. Your Rights
If you have an account or have left comments, you may:
- Request an export of personal data we hold about you
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Opt out of communications or cookies where applicable
Please note, some data may be retained for administrative, legal, or security reasons.
6. Where Your Data Is Sent
Comments and form submissions may be processed through automated spam detection services. HiveLense ensures that such services only use your data for security and spam prevention purposes.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, you can contact us:
Owner: Rokebul Islam Shojib
Location: Shanghai, China
Email: admin@hivelense.com, rokebul707@gmail.com
Website: https://hivelense.com
Summary: HiveLense respects your privacy, collects only necessary data, and ensures transparency in how your information is stored, used, and protected.
