Privacy Policy
Last updated: 12/30/2025
Louis in the Wild (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website https://louisinthewild.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit or interact with our Site.
By using this Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
1. Who We Are
Our website address is:
https://louisinthewild.com
2. Information We Collect
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the Site, we collect:
- The data shown in the comments form
- The visitor’s IP address
- The browser user agent string
This information is collected to help detect spam and maintain site security.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to determine if you use it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at:
https://automattic.com/privacy/
Once your comment is approved, your profile picture (if applicable) may be visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media Uploads
If you upload images to the Site, you should avoid uploading images that include embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the Site may be able to download and extract location data from images published on the Site.
3. Cookies
Our Site uses cookies to improve user experience and site functionality.
Comment Cookies
If you leave a comment, you may opt in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These cookies are for convenience so you do not have to re-enter your details when leaving another comment. These cookies last for one year.
Login Cookies
If you visit our login page, a temporary cookie is set to determine whether your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, several cookies are set to save:
- Your login information (lasting two days)
- Your screen display preferences (lasting one year)
If you select “Remember Me,” your login will persist for two weeks. Logging out removes the login cookies.
Post Editing Cookies
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be stored in your browser. This cookie contains no personal data and simply identifies the post ID of the article you edited. It expires after one day.
4. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this Site may include embedded content (such as videos, images, or articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves exactly as if you visited the other website directly.
These third-party websites may:
- Collect data about you
- Use cookies
- Embed additional third-party tracking
- Monitor your interaction with the embedded content
This includes tracking your interaction if you have an account and are logged in to that third-party website.
5. Who We Share Your Data With
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the password reset email.
Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
6. How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments and metadata are retained indefinitely. This allows us to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically rather than holding them in a moderation queue.
- For users who register on the Site (if applicable), we store the personal information provided in the user profile.
All users can view, edit, or request deletion of their personal information at any time (except usernames). Website administrators may also access and edit this information as required for site operations.
7. Your Rights Over Your Data
General Rights
If you have an account on this Site or have left comments, you may:
- Request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you
- Request that we erase your personal data
This does not include data we are required to retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Requests may be made by contacting us through the Site.
EU Visitors (GDPR Compliance)
If you are located in the European Union, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request erasure of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict or object to certain processing of your data
- Request data portability
We process your personal data based on legitimate interests (such as site security and spam prevention), consent (such as cookies), and contractual necessity (where applicable).
If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
California Residents (CCPA / CPRA Compliance)
If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect and how it is used
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate personal information
- Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
Louis in the Wild does not sell or share personal information as defined by the CCPA/CPRA.
You will not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.
Requests related to California privacy rights may be submitted through the Site.
8. Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Some data may be processed by third-party services located outside your country of residence as part of normal website operations.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
10. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us through https://louisinthewild.com.