Privacy Policy for Stone Tech Online

About this policy

This Privacy Policy explains what information is collected when you use stonetechonline.com, how it is used, and the choices you have. It applies only to this website, Stone Tech Online.

What we collect and how we receive it

We run Stone Tech Online on WordPress. When you visit the site, a few types of information can reach us:

  • Comments you choose to post: If you leave a comment on a post, WordPress asks for your name, email address, optional website URL, and the comment text. WordPress also stores the IP address and browser user agent submitted with the comment to help with moderation and security.
  • Emails you send us: If you write to one of our published addresses, we receive your message, the email addresses involved, your mail server’s metadata, and any information you include in the body or attachments.
  • Technical logs: Our hosting environment and content delivery/cache layer automatically record requests to the site, which typically include your IP address, the resource requested, time of request, and your browser type. These logs are standard for operating the service.
  • Administrator use: WordPress sets session cookies for the single registered site administrator when they log in to manage the site. Visitor accounts and public registration are not available.

How we use the information

We use information only to run and improve the site and to communicate when you ask us to.

  • Publish and moderate comments you submit and protect the site from abuse.
  • Operate, secure, debug, and measure the performance of the site using server and CDN logs.
  • Respond to inquiries you send to our email addresses.

Cookies and local storage

Stone Tech Online does not run advertising, analytics, or newsletter tracking cookies.

WordPress may set cookies when you interact with the site:

  • Commenter cookies: If you choose to leave a comment, WordPress can store your name, email, and website in cookies so you do not have to re-enter them next time. These typically last up to one year on your device.
  • Administrator cookies: If the site administrator signs in, WordPress sets session and preference cookies required for the dashboard to function.
  • Cache/CDN cookies: Our caching layer may use cookies or similar technologies needed to serve content efficiently; these are not used to profile visitors.

What we don’t do

  • We do not sell your personal information.
  • We do not run third-party advertising on this site.
  • We do not use analytics services on this site.
  • We do not accept orders or payments on this site.
  • We do not offer public user registration or a newsletter.

Who can see your information

Access to information is limited to what is needed to operate Stone Tech Online.

  • Public: If you post a comment, the comment text and the display name or website you provide may appear publicly on the post once approved.
  • Site operations: Our hosting provider and content delivery/cache provider process technical logs and may briefly handle IP addresses and request data to serve pages and protect the site.
  • Email: If you email us, your message is processed by our email service and any providers that route mail between us.

How long we keep it

Different information has different retention periods.

  • Comments and their metadata are kept as long as the comment remains published or is needed for site integrity and moderation history.
  • Server and CDN logs are retained for the period necessary to operate and secure the service, after which they are rotated or deleted.
  • Emails you send us are kept for as long as needed to handle your request and maintain a business record.

Your choices and rights

You are not required to provide personal information to browse the site.

Depending on your location, you may have rights such as access, correction, deletion, restriction, or objection to certain processing. You can exercise these by contacting us. We will respond as required by applicable law. You can also lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority or state attorney general.

Children’s privacy

Stone Tech Online is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, contact us and we will address it.

Changes to this policy

If we change this Privacy Policy, we will update this page and revise the effective date. Continued use of the site after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy. For information about specific cookies, see our Cookie Policy page.

Contact us

For privacy questions or requests, email [email protected]. You can also reach us at the following addresses for topic-specific matters: