Privacy Policy for Astra Kira

Effective Date: March 13, 2025
Last Updated: March 13, 2025

1. Who We Are

Astra Kira ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. Our website address is: https://astrakira.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal data when you interact with our website, services, and third-party platforms.

2. Data We Collect and Why

2.1 Comments and User-Generated Content

When visitors leave comments on our site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with:

  • The visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string (to detect spam).
  • An anonymized string (hash) created from your email address, which may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you have an associated profile. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/.
  • Once your comment is approved, your profile picture will be publicly visible in the context of your comment.

2.2 Media Uploads

If you upload images or other media to our platform:

  • Avoid embedding location data (EXIF GPS) in your files.
  • Visitors to the website can download and extract location data from publicly available images.

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to improve your browsing experience.

  • Comment Cookies: If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last for one year.
  • Login Cookies: A temporary cookie will be set when visiting our login page to check if your browser accepts cookies. If you log in, additional cookies will store login information and screen preferences. Login cookies last for two days unless "Remember Me" is selected (which extends login persistence to two weeks). If you log out, login cookies will be removed.
  • Editor Cookies: If you edit or publish an article, a cookie will be saved in your browser to track the post ID of the article. It expires after one day.
  • Third-Party Cookies: We may allow third-party services (such as analytics and advertising partners) to use cookies for tracking and analytics.

2.4 Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you visited the other website directly, which may:

  • Collect your data.
  • Use cookies.
  • Embed third-party tracking.
  • Monitor interactions with embedded content if you have an account and are logged in on that platform.

3. How We Share Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. However, we may share your information in the following cases:

  • With Service Providers: We work with third-party companies (e.g., cloud storage, analytics, security, and payment processors) to provide and improve our services.
  • Legal Compliance: We may share your data to comply with legal requirements, enforce our policies, or respond to government requests.
  • Spam Protection Services: Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

4. Data Retention

  • If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are stored indefinitely to facilitate follow-up interactions.
  • If you create an account, your personal information is stored in your user profile. You can access, edit, or delete your information at any time (except for your username). Website administrators can also access and manage this information.

5. Your Rights Over Your Data

  • Data Access and Portability: You can request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Data Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal data, except for data we are required to keep for legal, administrative, or security reasons.
  • Opt-Out and Do Not Track: If you wish to opt out of data collection, you may adjust your browser settings or contact us for additional options.

6. Third-Party Integrations and External Platforms

Astra Kira integrates with various platforms and services. If you interact with our services through third-party platforms, the data shared with or received from these platforms will be subject to their respective privacy policies. Examples include:

  • Social Media Logins (e.g., Google, Facebook, Twitter)
  • Payment Gateways (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
  • Cloud Services & Storage (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud)

We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third-party services before interacting with them.

7. Security Measures

We implement strict security measures to protect your personal data:

  • Secure encryption and authentication for data transmission.
  • Firewalls, access controls, and other security protocols.
  • Regular security audits and compliance checks.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. International Data Transfers

If you access Astra Kira from outside your country of residence, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries with different data protection laws. By using our services, you consent to this transfer.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. If significant changes are made, we will notify you via email or an in-platform notice.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
📧 Email: contact@astrakira.com
🌐 Website: https://astrakira.com