Privacy Policy
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Who we are
Menturity is an educational and publishing project focused on learning, storytelling, and child development.
Our website address is:
https://www.menturity.org
Your privacy
We take your privacy seriously. This policy explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and what rights you have over your data.
We only collect what we need, we never sell your data, and we aim to keep everything secure and sensible.
What data we collect and why
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect:
- The data shown in the comments form
- The visitor’s IP address
- The browser user agent string
This is done to help with spam detection and to keep the site safe.
An anonymised string (called a hash) created from your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to see if you use it. Their privacy policy is here:
https://automattic.com/privacy/
After your comment is approved, your profile picture may be visible to the public next to your comment.
Media uploads
If you upload images to the website, avoid uploading images that contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract this data from images on the site.
Cookies
We use cookies for basic site functionality and convenience.
If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies. This is so you do not have to re-enter them next time. These cookies last for one year.
If you visit the login page, a temporary cookie is set to check whether your browser accepts cookies. This contains no personal data and is deleted when you close your browser.
When you log in, we set cookies to save your login details and display preferences:
- Login cookies last two days
- Screen preference cookies last one year
- If you select “Remember Me”, login will persist for two weeks
If you log out, these cookies are removed.
If you edit or publish an article, a cookie is saved in your browser. This contains no personal data and simply records the post ID. It expires after one day.
Embedded content from other websites
Some pages may include embedded content (for example videos, images, or articles).
Embedded content from other websites behaves exactly as if you visited that website directly. These sites may:
- Collect data about you
- Use cookies
- Embed third-party tracking
- Monitor your interaction with their content
Especially if you are logged into those services.
Who we share your data with
We do not sell or trade your data.
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email for security reasons.
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
How long we retain your data
- If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are kept indefinitely. This helps us recognise and approve follow-up comments automatically.
- If you register for an account (if this is enabled), we store the personal information in your user profile.
You can view, edit, or delete your personal information at any time (except your username). Website administrators can also see and edit this information.
What rights you have over your data
You have the right to:
- Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Request that we erase your personal data
This does not include any data we must keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
To make a request, contact us via the website.
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
How we protect your data
We take reasonable technical and organisational steps to protect your data, including:
- Secure hosting
- Access controls
- Regular updates and maintenance
No system is ever 100% secure, but we take data protection seriously and aim to follow best practice.
Contact
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how your data is handled, please contact us through the website.