Who We Are
LGBTQlou.com is a dedicated platform for LGBTQ+ news, stories, and resources. Our website address is https://lgbtqlou.com.
Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser details, to aid in spam detection. An anonymized string of the visitor’s email address may be shared with the Gravatar service to verify if the visitor is using it. The Gravatar privacy policy is available here. Once approved, the visitor’s profile picture may be visible along with their comment.
Media
If visitors upload images, they should avoid including location data (EXIF GPS) as this can be accessed by others who view the image on our website.
Cookies
For convenience, visitors who leave a comment can opt to save their name, email, and website in cookies, lasting for one year. When logging in, additional cookies save login info and display settings. Login cookies last two days, while display settings cookies last one year. Selecting “Remember Me” extends login cookies to two weeks. Logging out removes login cookies. Editing or publishing an article may save an additional cookie indicating the post ID, which expires after one day.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on LGBTQlou.com may include embedded content (such as videos and images) from other sites, which behaves as though the visitor is viewing those sites directly. These sites may collect data, use cookies, and track interactions, especially if the visitor is logged in to that site.
Data Sharing
In case of a password reset request, the visitor’s IP address will be included in the reset email.
Data Retention
Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to streamline approval of future comments. For registered users, personal information provided is stored securely.
Your Data Rights
If you have an account or have left comments on LGBTQlou.com, you can request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you or request deletion of your data, except for data required for administrative, legal, or security reasons.
Data Sent to Third Parties
Visitor comments may be processed through an automated spam detection service to ensure platform security and quality.
For more information on our data practices or to make a request, please contact us at info@lgbtqlou.com.