Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 2026
At FlagStampShop.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your personal data.
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://FlagStampShop.com
We operate an online store that sells USPS Forever Stamps and related products.
Your privacy and data security are important to us.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on our site, we collect the data shown in the comment form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user‑agent string to help detect spam.
An anonymized hash of your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you use it. After your comment is approved, your profile image (if any) becomes visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, please avoid uploading images that contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS).
Visitors to the site may download and extract location data from images displayed on the website.
Cookies
We use cookies to improve your browsing experience.
- If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last for one year.
- When you visit our login page, we set a temporary cookie to check if your browser accepts cookies. It contains no personal data and is removed when you close your browser.
- When you log in, we set cookies to save your login information and display preferences. Login cookies last for two days; display preference cookies last for one year.
- Selecting “Remember Me” keeps your login active for two weeks.
- When you log out, login cookies are removed.
- If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie is saved to record the post ID. It contains no personal data and expires after one day.
Embedded Content From Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles).
Embedded content behaves exactly as if you visited the external website directly.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed third‑party tracking, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content—especially if you are logged into their platform.
Who We Share Your Data With
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email for security verification.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments and their metadata are stored indefinitely so we can recognize and approve follow‑up comments automatically.
- For users who register on our website (if applicable), we store the personal information provided in their profile.
Users can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except the username).
Website administrators can also view and edit this information.
Your Data Rights
If you have an account on our site or have left comments, you may request:
- An exported file of the personal data we hold about you
- The deletion of any personal data we hold about you
This does not include data we must retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
To make a request, please contact us at: [email protected]
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
How We Protect Your Data
We use industry‑standard security measures to protect your information, including:
- Encrypted connections (HTTPS)
- Secure payment gateways
- Access‑restricted administrative systems
- Regular security monitoring
Your payment information is never stored on our servers.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us: