Who We Are
At StudentNest, your privacy is of paramount importance to us. Our website address is: http://studentnest.shop.
This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal data we collect, how we use it, and the rights you have regarding your information. By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string. This information helps us detect and prevent spam.
Additionally, an anonymized string created from your email address (also known as a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. The Gravatar service’s privacy policy can be found here: Gravatar Privacy Policy. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture will be visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, avoid uploading images that contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site, you may opt to save your name, email address, and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you don’t have to re-enter your details when leaving another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
Upon logging in, we will set up several cookies to save your login information and display preferences. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for one year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, these cookies will be removed.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and only indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after one day.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if the visitor has visited the other website. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for various purposes, including but not limited to:
- To personalize your experience and respond to your requests.
- To improve the website’s functionality.
- To communicate with you regarding your orders, comments, and inquiries.
- To prevent fraud and enhance the security of our site.
- To analyze user interactions and improve our services.
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 any follow-up comments automatically, instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users who register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information provided in their user profile. All users can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also view and edit that information.
What Rights You Have Over Your Data
If you have an account on this site or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you’ve provided to us. You may also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you, except for any data we are required to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not share your data with third parties, except in cases where it’s necessary for:
- Processing payments.
- Sending emails related to your orders.
- Using third-party plugins that are required for website functionality.
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service. Additionally, we may store data in third-party services such as payment processors, email service providers, or other tools necessary for the operation of the website.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we will update the “Last Updated” date at the bottom of this policy.
Last Updated: 7/1/2026