PRIVACY POLICY
PRIVACY POLICY

Alliance For Mississippi's Future ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website or engage with our services.

Information We Collect

Comments

When visitors leave comments, we collect the information provided in the form, along with the visitor's IP address and browser data to help detect spam.

An anonymized version of your email address (a "hash") may be shared with the Gravatar service to display a profile image. You can review Gravatar's privacy policy at https://automattic.com/privacy/. Once approved, your profile picture may be publicly visible with your comment.

Media Uploads

If you upload images, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as others may be able to extract that information.

Cookies

We use cookies to improve your experience:

  • Comments: You may opt in to saving your name, email, and website for future comments (stored for one year).
  • Login: Temporary cookies check browser compatibility; login cookies last two days (or two weeks if "Remember Me" is selected).
  • Preferences: Display settings cookies may last up to one year.
  • Editing Content: A temporary cookie may be stored when editing or publishing content and expires after one day.

You can control cookie settings through your browser.

Embedded Content

Articles on our site may include embedded content (such as videos or images). These third-party sites may collect data, use cookies, and track your interaction just as if you visited their website directly.

How We Use and Share Information

  • We use your information to operate and improve our website, respond to inquiries, and maintain security.
  • If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email.
  • Text messaging opt-in data and consent will not be shared with third parties unless required by law.

Data Retention

  • Comments and related metadata are stored indefinitely to improve moderation.
  • Registered users (if applicable) can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except usernames).
  • Administrators may access and manage this information as needed.

Your Rights

You may request to:

  • Receive a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Request deletion of your personal data

Some information may be retained for legal, administrative, or security purposes.

Data Security and Processing

Visitor comments may be screened through automated spam detection services.

Mobile Messaging Terms

By opting into our mobile messaging program ("Program"), you agree to receive text messages from Alliance For Mississippi's Future.

  • You may opt out at any time by replying STOP
  • Message and data rates may apply
  • Message frequency may vary

We respect your privacy:

  • We only use your information to send messages and respond to you.
  • We do not sell, rent, loan, trade, or transfer your phone number or personal information for profit.
  • We may disclose information if required to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, or prevent misuse.

By providing your information, you agree that it is accurate and complete. We reserve the right to deny access to the Program if false or misleading information is provided.

Text messaging opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties unless required by law.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.