Who we are?
We are Fort Hops Machine, our website address is: https://fortehopsmachines.com
What personal data we collect and why!
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser data, to help detect spam.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be sent to Gravatar to verify that you use the service. Gravatar’s privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture is publicly viewable alongside your comment.
contact forms
In our contact form, we collect and maintain the information: Name, e-mail and telephone, to provide customer service.
Cookies
We use cookies. Cookies are small plain text files that websites store in your browser to save your preferences and settings. For example, when you access a website for the first time, which uses cookies, this website sends a text file with your preferences to your browser, such as: Region where you are accessing, your email address, language chosen, colors, products you might like based on your searches, etc. When you access the site again, your browser will send this file to the site, this way your settings and preferences will be automatically applied without you having to configure everything again (unless you want to).
When leaving a comment on the site, you can choose to save your name, email address and website in cookies. This is for your comfort, so you don’t have to fill in your details again when you make another comment. These cookies last for one year.
If you have an account and access this site, a temporary cookie will be created to determine whether your browser accepts cookies. It does not contain any personal data and will be discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in to your account on the website, we also set several cookies to save your account details and your screen display choices. Login cookies are kept for two days and screen option cookies for one year. If you select “Remember Me”, your access will be maintained for two weeks. If you log out of your account, login cookies will be removed.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie does not include any personal data and simply indicates the post ID referring to the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.
Types of cookies we use
Essential: Some cookies are essential for you to be able to experience the full functionality of our website. They allow us to maintain user sessions and prevent any security threats. They do not collect or store any personal information. For example, these cookies allow you to log in to your account and add products to your basket and securely checkout.
Statistics: These cookies store information such as the number of visitors to the website, the number of unique visitors, which pages on the website were visited, the origin of the visit, etc. This data helps us understand and analyze how the site is performing and where it needs improvement. We use the Google Cookie to generate these reports in Google Analytics.
Functional: these are the cookies that help certain non-essential functionalities of our website. These functionalities include embedding content such as videos or sharing content on the website on social media platforms.
Embedded media from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content such as videos, images, articles, etc. Embedded content from other websites behaves in exactly the same way as if the visitor were visiting the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, incorporate additional third-party tracking and monitor your interaction with this embedded content, including your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to the website.
With whom we share your data
Rest assured, we don’t share your data with anyone!
How long do we keep your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. We do this so that we can automatically recognize and approve any further comments rather than holding them for moderation.
For users who register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information you provide in your user profile. All users can view, edit or delete their personal information at any time (it’s just not possible to change your username). Site administrators can also view and edit this information.
What are your rights over your data
If you have an account on this site or if you have left comments, you can request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we remove any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data that we are required to keep for administrative, legal or security purposes. To request, simply send an email to amadeu@fortehopsmachines.com and we will get back to you within 28 days.
Where we send your data
Guest comments may be flagged by an automatic spam detection service.
Your contact information
To request alteration, removal or copy of your personal data, just send an email to amadeu@fortehopsmachines.com and we will get back to you within 28 days.
How we protect your data
Your information is safe! Our website has an SSL certificate (Secure website) for you to browse, process and send information safely. We also use security plugin on the site.
We reserve the right to update these terms and conditions of use without prior notice.