Who We Are

We are Certya — a digital publication sharing tools, insights, and current affairs in tech, cybersecurity, AI, blogging, and productivity.
Our website address is: https://certya.com

What Data We Collect and Why

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect:

  • The data shown in the comment form
  • IP address and browser user agent string (for spam prevention)
  • An anonymized hash of your email may be shared with Gravatar to display your profile picture.

Media

If you upload images, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may download and extract such data.

Cookies

We use cookies to improve your experience:

  • Save your name/email in comments
  • Manage login and session preferences
  • Track interaction with embedded content

These cookies may last from a few hours up to a year.

Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles may include videos, images, or posts from external sites (e.g., YouTube, Twitter, etc.). These third parties may:

  • Track your interaction
  • Use cookies
  • Collect data as if you visited their site directly

Analytics and Advertising

We use Google Site Kit to monitor traffic and AdSense to serve ads.
These services may place cookies and collect anonymized usage data for performance and ad targeting.

You can opt out of personalized ads by visiting: Ads Settings

Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell your data.
If you reset your password, your IP address may be included in the reset email.

How Long We Keep Your Data

  • Comments and metadata are stored indefinitely
  • Registered users (if any) can manage their personal data
  • Admins can see and edit user profiles

Your Rights

You may request:

  • A copy of your stored data
  • Deletion of any personal data we hold
    (excluding legal, security, or administrative exceptions)

To make a request, contact us via the form on our Contact page.

Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service like Akismet.

Contact Us

For privacy concerns or data requests, please contact us at:
📧 support@certya.com