Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 04-01-25

Welcome to Render Future (also known as “Render The Future”), operating at https://renderfuture.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you interact with our website.

By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please refrain from using our services.

1. Who We Are

Our website address is: https://renderfuture.com.

2. Comments

When you leave comments on our site, we collect:

• The data provided in the comments form (name, email, website, comment).
• Your IP address and browser user agent string for spam detection and statistical analysis.

An anonymized hash of your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you have a profile picture. The Gravatar privacy policy is available at: https://automattic.com/privacy/. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture (if available) will be publicly visible alongside your comment.

3. Media Uploads

If you upload images to our website, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors can download and extract this information.

4. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience:

• Comment Cookies: If you leave a comment, you may opt to save your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience (expires after 1 year).
• Login Cookies: Temporary cookies check if your browser accepts cookies (deleted when you close your browser).
• Session Cookies: Login cookies last 2 days; screen display cookies last 1 year. Selecting “Remember Me” extends login persistence to 2 weeks.
• Editing Cookies: If you edit or publish content, an additional cookie is saved (expires after 1 day).

5. Embedded Content

Articles may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, links). Embedded content from third-party websites behaves as if you visited those sites directly. These sites may:

• Collect data about you.
• Use cookies and tracking technologies.
• Monitor interactions if you’re logged into their services.

6. Who We Share Your Data With

• Password Resets: If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
• Spam Detection: Visitor comments may be processed by an automated spam detection service.

7. Email Communications

At Render The Future, we use email service notification system to deliver transactional and notification emails to our users. This section outlines how we handle email-related data in compliance with provider mailing policies and anti-spam regulations.

A. Types of Emails Sent

We send the following types of emails:

• Account notifications (e.g., password resets, comment replies).

• Administrative alerts (e.g., subscription confirmations, security updates).

• Science magazine updates (e.g., new article alerts for opted-in subscribers).

We do not send unsolicited marketing emails.

B. Data Collection for Emails

To deliver these emails, we collect and process:

• Email addresses (provided voluntarily during account registration or comments).

• IP addresses (for fraud prevention and spam detection).

• Interaction data (e.g., open rates, click-throughs) to improve deliverability.

C. Opt-Out & Unsubscribe Mechanism

Even for transactional emails, you can:

• Manage preferences in your account settings.

• Unsubscribe from non-essential emails via a link in every message.

• Contact us to request removal

D. Data Security & AWS Infrastructure

We adhere to strict security measures for email data:

• Encryption: All emails are transmitted via TLS/SSL.

• AWS Compliance: Amazon SES processes data in accordance with AWS’s Data Privacy Policy.

• Authentication: We enforce SPF, DKIM, and DMARC to prevent spoofing.

E. Anti-Spam Compliance

We comply with:

• CAN-SPAM Act (U.S.) and GDPR (EU).

• AWS Acceptable Use Policy (no bulk or unsolicited emails).

8. Data Retention

• Comments: Comments and metadata are retained indefinitely for automatic approval of follow-up comments.
• User Accounts: Registered users’ personal data is stored in their profiles. Users can edit or delete their information (except usernames). Administrators can also access and modify this data.

9. Your Data Rights

If you have an account or have left comments, you can:

• Request an exported file of your personal data.
• Request deletion of your personal data (excluding data required for legal, administrative, or security purposes).

By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Service

10. Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be processed by automated spam detection services.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Any changes will be posted here with an updated revision date.

12. Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries, please contact us.

Thank you for trusting Render The Future with your data. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and providing a secure online experience.