Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 4, 2026
Website: https://www.mtmfoundations.org
At MTM Foundations, we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with care and transparency. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
Comments and Interactions
When you leave a comment on our site, we collect the information you provide in the comment form, along with your IP address and browser user agent string. This information helps us prevent spam and maintain a safe community environment.
If you have a Gravatar account associated with your email address, your profile picture may appear alongside your approved comments. You can learn more about Gravatar’s privacy practices at https://automattic.com/privacy/.
Media Uploads
If you upload images to our website, please be aware that images may contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). We recommend removing this data before uploading. Visitors to our website can download images and potentially extract any embedded location information.
User Accounts
For registered users, we store the personal information you provide in your user profile. You can view, edit, or delete your personal information at any time through your account settings. Please note that usernames cannot be changed once created.
How We Use Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help improve your experience on our website.
Comment Cookies: If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies for your convenience. These cookies last for one year.
Login Cookies: When you log in to our website, we save cookies to remember your login information and display preferences. Login cookies last for two days, and screen option cookies last for one year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login will persist for two weeks. All login cookies are removed when you log out.
Session Cookies: We use temporary cookies to verify that your browser accepts cookies. These contain no personal data and are deleted when you close your browser.
Editing Cookies: If you edit or publish content, a temporary cookie stores the post ID of your work. This cookie contains no personal data and expires after one day.
Embedded Content
Our articles may include embedded content from other websites, such as videos, images, or social media posts. When you interact with embedded content, those third-party websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interactions as if you had visited their site directly. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third-party services.
Data Sharing and Security
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
Password Resets: If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email for security purposes.
Spam Detection: Visitor comments may be processed through automated spam detection services to maintain the quality and safety of our community.
Data Retention
Comments: Comments and their associated metadata are retained indefinitely. This allows us to automatically recognize and approve follow-up comments from trusted users without manual moderation.
User Accounts: Personal information provided in user profiles is stored for as long as your account remains active. You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.
Your Privacy Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Access: You can request an exported file of all personal data we hold about you, including information you’ve provided through comments or your user profile.
Correction: You can edit your personal information through your account settings at any time.
Deletion: You can request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. Please note that we may be required to retain certain information for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Objection: You can object to our processing of your personal data under certain circumstances.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post any changes on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:
MTM Foundations
Email: [Insert contact email]
Website: https://www.mtmfoundations.org