Who We Are
We are Hemlock Studio, an events and indie publishing company. Our website address is: https://hemlockstudio.co. We organize events, publish creative works, and connect with our community online.
What Information We Collect
Comments
If you leave a comment on our website:
- We collect the information you enter in the comment form.
- We also collect your IP address and internet browser details. This helps us prevent spam.
- If you use the Gravatar service for your profile picture, an anonymized version of your email address (called a hash) may be sent to them. Read Gravatar’s privacy policy here.
- Once your comment is approved, your name and profile picture, if provided, may be visible to the public next to your comment.
Media
- If you upload images or files to our website, do not include sensitive information or location data (like GPS EXIF data) in them.
- Images uploaded publicly to our website might allow other people to view or download them and see any information stored within the file.
Cookies
A cookie is a small text file stored on your device to help the website remember your preferences.
- If you leave a comment, you can choose to save your name, email address, and website in a cookie for convenience. This lasts for one year.
- When you visit our login page, a temporary cookie checks if your browser accepts cookies. This is deleted when you close your browser.
- If you log in, we save cookies to remember your login info and display choices:
- Login cookies last for two days.
- Display choice cookies last for one year.
- If you select “Remember Me,” your login stays active for two weeks.
- Logging out deletes these cookies.
- If you edit or publish an article, a cookie is set (does not store personal data) and is deleted in one day.
You can control cookies through your browser settings.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Sometimes our pages include content from other websites (like videos, images, or articles). This works the same as if you directly visit those websites. These other sites may collect information about you, use their own cookies, or monitor your interactions with their content.
How We Use Your Information
- To respond to comments or questions.
- To manage event registrations and publishing submissions.
- To improve our website, prevent spam, and ensure security.
- If you register or subscribe, to keep you updated about events, publishing opportunities, or community news (you may opt out at any time).
How Long We Keep Your Information
- If you leave a comment, it and its related information are kept indefinitely to help us recognize and approve future comments automatically.
- If you register on our website, your profile information is stored as long as you keep your account, unless you ask us to remove it.
- We may keep some information longer if laws require us to (for tax, security, or legal reasons).
Who We Share Information With
- We do not sell or rent your personal information.
- Comments may be checked by automated spam detection services.
- If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email for security.
- Your information may be shared with service providers (like email providers or event software) only as needed to provide our services to you.
Your Rights and Choices
- You can request a copy of the personal information we store about you, free of charge.
- You can ask us to correct or delete your information (unless we are required by law to keep it).
- If you’ve registered or left comments, you can request deletion or changes at any time. (We can’t change your username if you created an account.)
- To make a request, email us at: privacy@hemlockstudio.co
Where Your Information Is Sent
- Comments and some form entries may be checked by automated spam or security services, which may be located outside your country.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about your privacy or data, please reach out:
Email: privacy@hemlockstudio.co
Mail: Hemlock Studio, Boiling Springs, PA, USA
Thank you for being a part of our community!