Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 2025
Website: https://theviralminute.com

Who We Are

The Viral Minute is an independent digital media platform covering trending news, science, technology, and viral culture.
Our website address is https://theviralminute.com.

We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.

Comments

When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comments form as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent to help prevent spam.

An anonymized string (hash) derived from your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you use it.
The Gravatar privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/.
Once approved, your profile picture becomes visible to the public alongside your comment.

Media

If you upload images to the site, please avoid uploading images containing EXIF GPS location data, as visitors may download and extract this information.

Cookies

If you leave a comment on our site, you may opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last for one year.

When you log in, temporary cookies are created to verify browser compatibility and login status. Login cookies last for two days, screen option cookies for one year, and if you choose “Remember Me,” your login persists for two weeks.

If you edit or publish an article, a cookie is saved containing the post ID (no personal data). This cookie expires after one day.

Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content such as videos, images, or articles.
Embedded content behaves exactly as if you visited the source website, which may collect data, use cookies, or track your interaction if you’re logged in to their platform.

Analytics & Tracking

We use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics or Search Console) to understand traffic trends and improve our content experience. These tools may use cookies or anonymized identifiers to track aggregated, non-personal activity.

Who We Share Your Data With

If you request a password reset, your IP address is included in the reset email.
We do not sell or trade personal data to third parties. Data may be shared only with trusted partners for hosting, analytics, or email delivery — all under confidentiality agreements.

How Long We Retain Your Data

Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.

For registered users, we store personal information in their profiles. Users can view, edit, or delete their data at any time (except usernames). Administrators can also manage this information.

What Rights You Have Over Your Data

If you have an account or have left comments, you can request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, or request that we delete it.
This excludes data retained for legal, administrative, or security reasons.

To make a data request, contact us at: privacy@theviralminute.com

Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service to prevent misuse and maintain community integrity.

Your Consent

By using our website, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.