Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Viral Thread collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our website.
Who We Are
Viral Thread is an independent technology news and information website. We publish technology news, guides, tutorials, and reviews for informational and educational purposes.
Website URL: https://viralthread.in
Comments
When visitors leave comments on our website, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent. This helps us prevent spam and maintain a safe community.
An anonymized string (hash) generated from your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service to check if you use it. After comment approval, your profile picture may be visible publicly alongside your comment.
Media Uploads
If you upload images to Viral Thread, please avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may download and extract location information from images available on the website.
Cookies
Viral Thread uses cookies to improve user experience.
• Comment cookies may store your name, email address, and website for convenience and remain for one year.
• Temporary cookies are used to check browser compatibility when visiting the login page.
• Login cookies store session and display preferences. These expire within a set time unless the “Remember Me” option is selected.
• Content editing cookies store post-related information and expire after one day.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on Viral Thread may include embedded content such as videos, images, or articles. Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if you visited those websites directly.
These third-party websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interaction with their content.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell or share personal data with third parties. If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email for security purposes.
How Long We Retain Your Data
Comments and related metadata are retained indefinitely to help recognize and approve future comments automatically.
If users register on the website, their personal information is stored in user profiles. Users can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time, except their username.
Your Data Rights
You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you or request deletion of your data.
This does not include data we must retain for legal, administrative, or security purposes.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services to ensure website security and content quality.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, you may contact us through the Get In Touch page on Viral Thread.