Last updated: January 2026
Who We Are
Augusta Ham Net is a community website for amateur radio operators and related activities.
Our website address is:
https://www.augustaham.net
Comments
When you leave a comment, we collect the information shown in the comment form, along with your IP address and browser details. This helps with spam prevention and basic site security.
Your email address may be hashed and checked against the Gravatar service to see if you use it. If so, your profile image may appear next to your approved comment. Gravatar’s privacy policy is here
Media
If you upload images, avoid including embedded location data (GPS/EXIF). Any images posted publicly can be downloaded and inspected by others.
Cookies
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If you log in (if accounts are enabled), cookies are used to manage login sessions and display preferences. Logging out clears those cookies.
If you edit or publish content, a temporary cookie may be stored to track the post being edited. It contains no personal information.
Embedded Content
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Contacting You
If you contact the site administrator (for example, by email or a contact form), your message and contact details may be retained only as long as necessary to respond. We do not use contact information for marketing, mailing lists, or unsolicited communications.
Data Sharing
We do not sell or share personal data.
If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included for security purposes. Comments may be checked using automated spam detection services.
Data Retention
Comments and their metadata are kept indefinitely to help manage discussion and moderation.
If user accounts are enabled, profile information is stored until the account is deleted.
Your Rights
If you have an account or have left comments, you may request a copy of your personal data or ask for it to be deleted, except where we are required to keep it for administrative or security reasons.
Questions
For privacy-related questions, contact the site administrator using the contact information on the site.