Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website. Additionally, some images on this site may be created using AI tools for illustrative purposes. These visuals are used to enhance the presentation of our content and do not always depict real-world photography.
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 so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Analytics
We use third-party analytics tools (such as Google Analytics and Site Kit by Google) to understand how visitors engage with our site. These services may collect information about your visit, including your IP address, browser type, referring website, and time spent on pages. Data collected is aggregated and anonymized where possible and used to help improve our website and content.
Advertising and Affiliate Disclosure
Our site may display third-party advertisements (such as Google AdSense) or affiliate links (including programs like Amazon Associates, Chicory, or others).
- These services may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to serve personalized ads or track purchases made via affiliate links.
- You can learn more about how Google uses your information here: How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services.
Amazon Associates Disclosure
- Boghosian Roots is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Request access to, correct, or delete your personal information
- Opt out of analytics and personalized advertising cookies
- Withdraw consent at any time (by clearing cookies, unsubscribing, etc.)
Children’s Privacy
Our website and content are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us and we will promptly remove it.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or requests regarding your privacy or this policy, please use our Contact Form to get in touch with us. We do not publish our email address to protect against spam, but all messages submitted through the form will be delivered directly to our team.
