Who We Are
DSS Collective operates the website https://dsscollective.co.uk. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information when you visit our website.
Comments
If you leave a comment on the site, we collect the information shown in the comments form, along with your IP address and browser user‑agent to help detect spam.
An anonymised string created from your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service to check if you use it. After your comment is approved, your profile image (if applicable) may be visible alongside your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, please avoid uploading images that contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Other visitors may be able to download and extract this information.
Cookies
Our website uses Complianz | GDPR/CCPA Cookie Consent to manage cookie preferences and provide a compliant cookie banner. Complianz determines which cookies are placed and ensures consent is collected where required.
If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last for one year.
Other cookies may be used for basic site functionality, security, or analytics, depending on your consent choices within the Complianz banner.
Embedded Content From Other Websites
Pages on this site may include embedded content such as videos, images, or articles. Embedded content behaves as though you have visited the originating website directly.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, include third‑party tracking, and monitor your interaction with their content.
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.
How Long We Retain Your Data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are stored indefinitely. This allows us to recognise and approve follow‑up comments automatically.
We do not offer user accounts or registration on this website, so no additional personal profiles or stored user data are created.
Your Rights Over Your Data
If you have left comments, you may request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you. You may also request that we delete any personal data we hold. This does not include data we must retain for administrative, legal, or security reasons.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam‑detection service.
