Last Updated: January 16, 2026
Who we are
Our website address is: http://grovisphere.com
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 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.
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience, track site performance, and support affiliate links and advertising.
- 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 you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies last for one year.
- If you visit our login page, we 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 also set up 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 edit or publish an article, an additional cookie is saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article just edited. It expires after 1 day.
You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. Note that some features of the site may not function if cookies are disabled.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). 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 if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Affiliate Links and Partnerships
Some links on this site are affiliate links. If you click on them and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. We only recommend products or services we personally use or believe will be helpful to our readers.
We may also publish sponsored posts or content in partnership with third-party companies. Any paid content is clearly marked as sponsored.
Email Newsletter
We collect your email address when you sign up for our newsletter. Your information is stored with [Mailchimp/ConvertKit] and used to send updates, promotions, and content. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in the emails.
Analtyics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the site. This service may collect information such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking here: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Other third-party tools used for affiliate tracking or advertising may also collect data.
Who we share your data with
- If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
- Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
- Third-party services (newsletter providers, analytics, affiliate networks, ad networks) may receive data as described above.
How long we retain your data
- Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically.
- For users that register on our website, we store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
Your Rights Over Your Data
If you interact with our site, you have rights regarding your personal data:
- Access – You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you, including information you provided in comments, newsletter sign-ups, or user accounts.
- Correction – You can ask us to correct or update any personal information that is inaccurate.
- Deletion – You can request that we delete your personal data from our systems, except for data we are legally required to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
- Unsubscribe – If you receive our newsletter, you can unsubscribe at any time using the link in the email.
- Opt-out of tracking – You can choose not to have your activity tracked by analytics or affiliate tools where applicable.
If you live in the European Union or California, you may have additional rights under GDPR or CCPA, including the right to:
- Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format
- Opt out of the sale of your personal information
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@grovisphere.com, and we will respond promptly.
Where your data is sent
- Some data is sent to automated spam detection services.
- Some data is sent to third-party services for analytics, affiliate tracking, ads, or email delivery.
Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the “Last updated” date updated.
Contact
If you have any questions about this privacy policy, you can contact us at:
Email: contact@grovisphere.com