Who we are
Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 27, 2025
At HSA San Diego, your privacy is important to us. This policy explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, and how we handle it when you interact with our website at https://hsasandiego.com.
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://hsasandiego.com.
Comments
When you leave a comment on our site, we collect the data shown in the comment form, as well as your IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
If you use Gravatar, an anonymized hash of your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service. You can view their privacy policy here: https://automattic.com/privacy/.
Once your comment is approved, your profile picture may be publicly visible next to your comment.
Media Uploads
If you upload images to the site, please avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract location data from images on the site.
Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience on our site:
- Comment Cookies: If you leave a comment, you may opt to save your name, email address, and website in cookies for convenience. These last for one year.
- Login Cookies: Temporary cookies test if your browser accepts cookies. When you log in, cookies save your login and display settings. Login cookies last 2 days (or 2 weeks if “Remember Me” is selected). Screen options cookies last 1 year.
- Editor Cookies: If you edit or publish an article, a cookie is stored in your browser with the article’s ID. It expires after 1 day.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, or articles) from other websites. This content behaves exactly as if you visited the other website directly. These third-party sites may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content.
Who We Share Your Data With
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email for security purposes.
How Long We Retain Your Data
Comments and their metadata are stored indefinitely so we can recognize and approve future comments automatically.
If you register on our site, your user profile data is stored. You can edit or delete your information at any time, except your username. Website administrators can also view and update that information.
Your Data Rights
If you have an account or have left comments on our site, you may request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you. You can also request the erasure of your personal data, excluding data we’re required to retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.