Last updated: October 2025
Who We Are
Welcome to https://ieagreen.org.uk, an online platform dedicated to delivering the latest updates, research, and analysis in the field of artificial intelligence and emerging digital technologies.
You can find our most recent contact details and information about our editorial team on our About Us page.
Information We Collect and How We Use It
Comments
When visitors post comments, we collect the data displayed in the comment form, along with your IP address and browser information. This helps us detect and prevent spam automatically.
Your email address may be converted into an anonymized code (a hash) and shared with the Gravatar service to verify whether you have a profile there. For more on how Gravatar handles data, visit https://automattic.com/privacy/.
Once your comment is approved, your profile image, if linked to Gravatar, becomes visible to the public beside your comment.
Media Uploads
If you upload photos or files to the website, please ensure they do not contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may be able to extract such information from uploaded files.
Contact Forms
If you reach out to us via a contact form, we collect your name, email address, and message details solely for communication purposes.
This data is stored securely and is not disclosed, shared, or sold to third parties.
Cookies
When you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email, and website in cookies so your information is remembered next time. These cookies remain valid for one year.
When you log in (if applicable), temporary cookies help confirm your browser’s compatibility with cookies. These do not contain personal data and are deleted when you close your browser.
Login cookies last for two days, while screen preference cookies remain for a year. Choosing “Remember Me” extends your login for two weeks. When you log out, these cookies are automatically removed.
Editing or publishing an article adds another cookie that stores the article ID temporarily. It does not contain personal data and expires after 24 hours.
Embedded Content from External Sources
Some of our articles may feature embedded media such as YouTube videos, social media posts, or other third-party content.
Interacting with such content is equivalent to visiting the source site directly. These external sites might collect data, use cookies, and track your interaction, especially if you are logged in to their service.
Analytics
We use privacy-friendly analytics tools to understand general visitor trends — for example, which pages are viewed most often, what type of device is used, and the approximate region of access.
This information is aggregated and anonymized, and it helps us improve user experience without identifying individuals.
Data Retention
If you leave a comment, both the comment and its metadata are stored indefinitely. This allows future comments to be approved automatically instead of being held for moderation.
If you register for an account, any personal details you provide are stored in your profile. You may edit or delete this data at any time, except for your username. Site administrators can also view and edit that information if needed.
Your Data Rights
If you’ve interacted with our site by commenting or registering, you can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you or ask us to delete it.
We may retain certain data where required for legal, administrative, or security purposes.
To make such a request, please contact us through the Contact page.
Data Sharing
Visitor comments may be analyzed by automated spam detection services (for example, Akismet).
We do not share, sell, or lease your personal information to any third party for marketing or advertising purposes.
Data Security
We use SSL encryption and secure servers to protect your personal information.
Access to stored data is limited to authorized personnel only. We take reasonable technical and administrative steps to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
Consent
By accessing or using our website, you confirm your consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
Updates to This Policy
This policy may be updated periodically. All revisions will be posted on this page, along with the date of the most recent update at the top.
Contact
If you have any questions about how your data is collected or managed, please reach out to us through our Contact page.