Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2026
Who We Are
The website https://www.knowlounge.com is operated by Knowlounge.
This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used, and handled when you visit or interact with the site.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string. This information is used to help detect spam and maintain site security.
An anonymized string created from your email address, also known as a hash, may be provided to the Gravatar service to determine whether you use it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval, your profile picture may be visible publicly alongside your comment.
Media Uploads
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid including embedded location data such as EXIF GPS data. Visitors to the site may be able to download and extract location data from images published on the site.
Cookies
If you leave a comment on the site, you may choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies. These cookies are for convenience so you do not need to re-enter your details when leaving future comments. These cookies last for one year.
If you visit the login page, a temporary cookie may be set to determine whether your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is removed when you close your browser.
When you log in, cookies may be set to save your login information and screen display preferences. Login cookies last for two days, and screen option cookies last for one year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login may persist for up to two weeks. Logging out removes login cookies.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie may be stored in your browser. This cookie contains no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the edited article. It expires after one day.
Embedded Content From Other Websites
Articles on Knowlounge may include embedded content such as videos, images, or articles from other websites.
Embedded content behaves in the same way as if you visited the originating website directly. These external websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content, especially if you are logged in to those platforms.
Advertising and Affiliate Links
Knowlounge may display third-party advertising, including Google Ads, and may use affiliate links within articles.
Third-party advertisers and affiliate partners may use cookies or similar technologies to measure performance, display relevant ads, or track referrals. These technologies are governed by the privacy policies of the respective third parties.
Who We Share Your Data With
If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email for security purposes.
Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.
Other than what is described in this policy, personal data is not sold or shared with third parties.
How Long We Retain Your Data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata may be retained indefinitely. This allows follow-up comments to be recognized and approved automatically.
If users register on the website, personal information provided in user profiles is stored. Users can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time, except for their username. Website administrators may also access and edit this information for administrative purposes.
Your Data Rights
If you have an account on this site or have left comments, you may request an exported file of the personal data held about you. You may also request that personal data be erased.
This does not include data that must be retained for administrative, legal, or security reasons.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be processed through automated spam detection services. Some data may be processed by third-party services depending on your interaction with the site.
Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy or data handling practices, you may contact us at contact@knowlounge.com .
For questions about this Privacy Policy or data handling practices, you may contact us at contact@knowlounge.com.