Privacy Policy for EntryGeek.com
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://entrygeek.co.za. EntryGeek.com is an online ticket sales portal that facilitates ticket purchases for various events. By using our platform, you agree to the terms outlined in this privacy policy.
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 user agent string to help detect spam.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be shared with the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy can be accessed here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture, if applicable, will be visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to our website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website may download and extract any location data from images posted on the website.
Cookies
- If you leave a comment on our site, you may opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These are for your convenience and last for one year.
- If you visit our login page, a temporary cookie will be set to check if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
- Login cookies are set for two days, while screen options cookies last for a year. Selecting “Remember Me” extends login persistence to two weeks. Upon logout, login cookies are removed.
- An additional cookie is stored if you edit or publish an article, which includes no personal data and expires after one day.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, or articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves as if the visitor has directly visited the external website. These third-party websites may:
- Collect data about you.
- Use cookies.
- Embed additional third-party tracking.
- Monitor your interaction with their content.
Who We Share Your Data With
In the event of timed events, data collected during the registration process, including personal and contact details, will be shared with the event organizers and timing companies to ensure accurate event management.
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically.
- For users who register on the website, personal information is stored in their profile. Users can view, edit, or delete their data at any time, except for their username. Website administrators can also view and edit this data.
Your Rights Over Your Data
If you have an account on this site or have left comments, you can request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you. You may also request the deletion of your personal data, except for data retained for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service. Data shared with event organizers and timing companies is used solely for the purpose of event management and is handled in compliance with relevant data protection regulations.
Additional Information
- Data Security: We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data. However, no online platform can guarantee 100% security.
- Third-party Services: We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services that may be accessed through our website.
- Policy Updates: This privacy policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.
For inquiries about this policy, please contact us at info@entrygeek.co.za.