Privacy Policy

Welcome to Horneren! Your privacy is important to us, and this policy explains how we handle your data to provide a safe and seamless shopping experience.

About Us

Our website address is https://horneren.co.uk/. By accessing our website, you agree to the collection and use of your data as outlined in this policy.

Information We Collect

1. Comments

When you leave a comment on Horneren, we collect:

Information you provide in the comment form (e.g., name, email, and comment).
Your IP address and browser details to help us detect spam.

We may create an anonymized string (or hash) of your email to check if you use the Gravatar service. You can review Gravatar’s privacy policy here. Once approved, your profile picture (if linked) becomes visible with your comment.

2. Uploaded Media

If you upload images to Horneren, please avoid including location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can potentially download and extract this information.

Cookies: How We Use Them

Cookies help us improve your experience on Horneren by remembering your preferences:

Comments: If you leave a comment, you can save your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last one year.
Login: A temporary cookie is set to check if your browser accepts cookies. Once you log in:
- Login cookies last two days (or two weeks if “Remember Me” is selected).
- Display preference cookies remain for one year.
Content Editing: When editing or publishing a post, a cookie storing the article’s ID is saved. This cookie expires in 24 hours.

Third-Party Embedded Content

Content on Horneren may include videos, images, or articles from other websites. These third-party websites may collect your data, use cookies, and track your interactions. If you’re logged into their platform, your activity with their content may be monitored.

Data Sharing and Protection

We value your privacy and only share data in specific cases:

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
Visitor comments may be checked through spam detection tools to ensure site security.

Data Retention Policy

Comments: All comments and their metadata are stored indefinitely to streamline follow-up approvals.
Registered Users: For those who register on Horneren, we securely store the information provided. Users can edit, delete, or review their details at any time (except for usernames). Administrators also have access to edit user data.

Your Rights Over Your Data

As a user of Horneren, you have the right to:

Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Ask us to delete your data, excluding records required for legal or administrative purposes.

Where Your Data Is Processed

To maintain site security, comments on Horneren are reviewed by automated spam detection systems.

Stay Secure with Horneren

We’re committed to safeguarding your personal information and ensuring transparency. If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy, feel free to reach out to us at sales@horneren.co.uk.