Who we are
Our website address is: https://wp.utilityhut.co.za.
We are Utility Hut, an online store offering tactical and firearm accessory products.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images that contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website can download and extract location data from images on the site.
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 will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, a temporary cookie will determine if your browser accepts cookies. It contains no personal data and is discarded when the browser is closed.
Login cookies last for two days. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out, login cookies are removed.
If you edit or publish a post, a cookie is saved with no personal data — only the post ID. It expires in one day.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, or articles). Embedded content behaves the same as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect your data, use cookies, embed third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction — especially if you’re 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.
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, it and its metadata are retained indefinitely to automatically approve future comments.
For registered users, we store the personal information provided in your profile. All users can view, edit, or delete their personal info (except username). Website admins can also access and manage this data.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account or have left comments, you can request an exported file of your personal data. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold, except data we must keep for legal or security reasons.
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.