Who We Are

Our website address is: https://www.retroprowrestling.com. Retro Pro Wrestling is a blog dedicated to reviewing and celebrating wrestling’s golden eras, engaging with fans through comments, newsletters, and other interactions.

What Personal Data We Collect and Why

Comments

When visitors leave comments on our site, we collect the information provided in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.

  • An anonymized string (hash) created from your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service to check if you have an active profile. The Gravatar service privacy policy can be found here.
  • Once approved, your profile picture (if provided) will be visible alongside your comment.

Contact Forms

If you use the contact form on our site, we collect your name, email address, and any additional details you provide to respond to your query. Information submitted through the form is not used for marketing purposes unless you explicitly opt in.

Newsletter Sign-Up

When signing up for our newsletter hosted on Substack, we collect your email address to send you updates and special content. Substack has its own privacy policy, which can be found here.

Media

If you upload images to our site (e.g., via comments or submissions), ensure they do not include embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to our site can download and extract location data from any images you upload.

Cookies

Cookies are used to improve your browsing experience:

  • Comments: If you leave a comment, you can opt to save your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last for one year.
  • Login Data: If you log in, cookies save your session details for up to two weeks if “Remember Me” is selected. Otherwise, login cookies expire after two days.
  • Publishing: Editing or publishing an article sets a temporary cookie with no personal data. This cookie expires after one day.

Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles on Retro Pro Wrestling may feature embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, Twitter posts). This behaves as if you visited the external site directly. These websites may collect data, use cookies, and track your interactions. Refer to their privacy policies for further information.

Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell or share your personal data. However:

  • Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
  • If you request a password reset, your IP address is included in the reset email.

How Long We Retain Your Data

  • Comments: Retained indefinitely to streamline the moderation process.
  • Newsletter Subscribers: Data is retained until you unsubscribe.
  • Contact Form Submissions: Kept for six months for administrative purposes.

Your Data Rights

If you have left comments, signed up for our newsletter, or used the contact form, you can:

  • Request an exported file of any data we hold about you.
  • Ask us to delete any personal data, except for records required for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

How We Protect Your Data

Retro Pro Wrestling employs industry-standard security measures, including HTTPS, spam detection systems, and secure storage of personal information, to protect your data from unauthorized access.

Changes to This Policy

This policy is effective as of December 23rdm 2024 and will be updated as needed. Changes will be posted on this page, and where appropriate, notified via email.

Contact Information

For any questions or concerns about this policy, contact us at cj@retroprowrestling.com.

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