Who we are
At website highlight we value your privacy. This policy explains how we handle data when you use our website, submit content, or interact with our platform.
Media
If you upload website screenshots, images, or other media to our platform, please avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may be able to download and extract location data from any images displayed on our site.
Cookies
When you interact with our site, we may use cookies to improve your browsing experience.
If you submit a comment, showcase, or feedback, you may choose to save your name, email, and website in cookies. This helps you avoid re-entering your details in the future. These cookies last for one year.
If you log in to our contributor or partner portal, we use cookies to save your login information and display preferences. Login cookies last for two days, while display preference cookies last for one year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login will persist for two weeks. Logging out removes these cookies.
A temporary cookie may be used to check if your browser accepts cookies. This contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
If you edit or submit a showcase, an additional cookie may be stored in your browser. This contains no personal data and simply tracks the item you are editing. It expires after one day.
Embedded content from other websites
Our showcases may include embedded content such as videos, images, or interactive previews from other websites. Embedded content behaves the same as if you visited the original website directly.
These third-party sites may collect data, use cookies, track your interactions, and monitor your engagement if you are logged in to their platform.
Who we share your data with
If you request a password reset for your contributor or partner account, your IP address may be included in the reset email.
How long we retain your data
Submitted comments, showcases, or feedback and their metadata are retained indefinitely. This helps us maintain the integrity of our archives and highlight history.
For registered users (contributors, partners, or curators), we store the personal information provided in their profile. All users can view, edit, or delete their information at any time (except username changes). Administrators may also access and edit profile details when necessary.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account with us, or have submitted content, you may request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you. You can also request that we erase your data, except for information we are legally required to retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments, submissions, or form entries may be checked through automated spam detection services.