Who we are
Who We Are
Common Hands is a community-based platform for barter, mutual aid, and shared resources.
Our website address is: https://commonhands.org
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the information shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser information. This helps us reduce spam and keep the community safe.
An anonymized string created from your email address (sometimes called a “hash”) may be sent to the Gravatar service to check whether you use it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at: https://automattic.com/privacy/.
After a comment is approved, your profile image (if you use Gravatar) may be visible alongside your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, please avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Images on the site may be downloadable, and location data could be extracted by others.
Cookies
If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so you don’t need to re-enter your information next time. These cookies last for one year.
If you visit the login page, we set a temporary cookie to check whether your browser accepts cookies. This cookie does not contain personal data and is removed when you close your browser.
When you log in, we use cookies to save your login information and display preferences. Login cookies last for two days, and display preference cookies last for one year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login will persist for two weeks. Logging out removes login cookies.
If you edit or publish content, an additional cookie may be saved in your browser. This cookie contains no personal data and expires after one day.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Pages or posts on this site may include embedded content (such as videos, images, or articles). Embedded content behaves the same way as if you visited the other website directly.
These external websites may collect data about you, use cookies, include additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with embedded content—especially if you are logged into those services.
Who We Share Your Data With
If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email as a security measure.
How Long We Retain Your Data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its associated information may be retained indefinitely. This helps us recognize and approve future comments without unnecessary delays.
If you register for an account on this site, we store the personal information you provide in your user profile. You can view, update, or delete your personal information at any time (except for your username). Site administrators can also view and manage this information for moderation and safety purposes.
Your Rights Over Your Data
If you have an account on this site or have left comments, you may request:
- A copy of the personal data we hold about you
- That we delete your personal data
This does not include information we are required to keep for administrative, legal, or security reasons.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments and submissions may be checked through automated spam detection tools to help protect the community from misuse.
We aim to collect only what is necessary to support community connection, safety, and care.