Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

Eight Cube (“we”, “our”, or “us”) operates the website https://www.eightcube.co.uk. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Who We Are

Our website address is: https://www.eightcube.co.uk

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you may contact us through our website.

2. Information We Collect

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect:

  • The data shown in the comments form
  • The visitor’s IP address
  • The browser user agent string

This information is used to help with spam detection and website security.

An anonymized string (hash) created from your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. The Gravatar privacy policy is available at:

https://automattic.com/privacy/

After your comment is approved, your profile picture (if connected to Gravatar) may be visible to the public.

3. Media Uploads

If you upload images to the website, please avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract location data from images on the site.

4. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience.

If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies. These cookies are for your convenience and will last for one year.

If you visit our login page, a temporary cookie will be set to check if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie does not contain personal data and is deleted when you close your browser.

When you log in:

  • Login cookies last for two days
  • Screen option cookies last for one year
  • If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks

If you log out, login cookies will be removed.

If you edit or publish an article, a cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie does not store personal data and expires after one day.

5. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content such as videos, images, or articles.

Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you visited the other website directly. These websites may:

  • Collect data about you
  • Use cookies
  • Embed third-party tracking
  • Monitor your interaction with their content

6.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. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

7. How Long We Retain Your Data

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This allows us to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.

For users who register on our website (if applicable), we store the personal information provided in the user profile. Users can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except the username). Website administrators can also view and edit that information.

8. Your Rights Over Your Data

You have the right to:

  • Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Request that we delete your personal data

This does not include any data we are required to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

9. Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

10. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.