Comment Policy

Last Updated: November 11, 2025
Website: www.sarawhittle.com

1. Introduction

At www.sarawhittle.com, we value open and respectful discussions with our readers. Comments are welcome as a way to share ideas, opinions, and insights — as long as they follow the rules set out in this Comment Policy.
By posting a comment on this website, you agree to comply with these terms.

2. Purpose of Comments

The comment section aims to:

  • Encourage constructive discussion and knowledge sharing;
  • Allow readers to exchange ideas and experiences;
  • Foster a positive and respectful community.

Offensive, promotional, or irrelevant comments may be moderated or removed.

3. General Conduct Guidelines

To maintain a welcoming and safe environment, users are asked to:

  • Be respectful of others, even in disagreement;
  • Avoid offensive, discriminatory, hateful, or defamatory language;
  • Not post illegal, explicit, abusive, racist, homophobic, or otherwise inappropriate content;
  • Avoid spam (repetitive comments, self-promotion, excessive links, or advertisements);
  • Not share personal information (their own or others’);
  • Refrain from posting false or misleading information.

Failure to follow these rules may result in comment removal and, if necessary, blocking the user or IP address.

4. Comment Moderation

All comments are manually moderated before or after publication to ensure compliance with this policy.
The site administration reserves the right to:

  • Edit comments only for grammar, spelling, or formatting, without changing the intended meaning;
  • Remove any comment that violates this policy;
  • Block IP addresses that engage in abuse, spam, or hate speech;
  • Reply to comments when clarification or engagement is appropriate.

Moderation decisions are final and not subject to appeal.

5. Responsibility of the Comment Author

Each user is fully responsible for the content of their comments.
The opinions expressed in the comments belong solely to the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Sara Whittle or her team.
SaraWhittle.com is not liable for any damages, claims, or losses resulting from user comments.

6. Collection and Use of Personal Data

When you leave a comment on www.sarawhittle.com, certain information may be collected, including:

  • Your name or nickname (as entered in the comment form);
  • Your email address (not displayed publicly);
  • Your IP address and browser user agent (used for spam detection and security).

This data is used solely to identify authors, prevent abuse, and maintain site integrity — in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
We never sell or share this data with third parties.

7. Cookies and Third-Party Tools

We may use third-party tools such as Google reCAPTCHA and Google Analytics to protect against spam and understand user interactions.
These tools may use cookies or similar technologies in line with Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

By posting a comment, you consent to the use of these tools and technologies.

8. Links in Comments

Links may be allowed only if relevant to the discussion and non-promotional.
Any suspicious, shortened, malicious, or commercial links will be removed without notice.

9. Rights to Use Comments

By submitting a comment, the author grants Sara Whittle a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, display, or distribute the comment content in:

  • The blog’s pages and articles;
  • Related promotional materials or social media posts.

This helps maintain the context of discussions and encourage community engagement.

10. Reporting and Contact

If you encounter a comment that violates this policy or applicable law, please contact us:

📧 Email: hello.whittle@gmail.com
🌐 Website: www.sarawhittle.com

All reports will be reviewed, and appropriate action will be taken, including comment removal or user blocking if necessary.

11. Changes to This Policy

This Comment Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our moderation practices, technology, or legal requirements.
We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed about updates.

12. Compliance with Google Policies

This page follows Google’s Publisher Policies and AdSense Content Rules, including:

  • Prohibition of hate speech, harassment, and deceptive or harmful content;
  • Transparency regarding data collection and cookie use;
  • Promotion of respectful user interaction;
  • Prevention of spam and automated comment abuse.