Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to MastermindWP! Your privacy is our top priority. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you visit our website, https://mastermindwp.com. By using our site, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

Who We Are
MastermindWP is committed to ensuring your privacy and protecting your personal information. Our website address is https://mastermindwp.com.

Information We Collect

1. Comments
   When you leave comments on our site, we collect the information you provide in the comments form, including your name, email address, and website URL. We also collect the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.An anonymized string (also known as a hash) created from your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you have an account. You can view Gravatar’s privacy policy here. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture will be displayed publicly next to your comment.
2. Media
   If you upload images to our website, please ensure that they do not contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract any location information from images on our site, which could compromise your privacy.
3. Contact Forms
   If you contact us through our forms, we collect the information you provide, such as your name and email address, to respond to your inquiries. This data will not be shared with third parties without your explicit consent.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Here’s how we use them:

1. Comment Cookies
   If you leave a comment, you can opt to save your name, email address, and website in cookies for convenience. This will save you from re-entering your details for future comments, and these cookies will last for one year.
2. Login Cookies
   When you visit our login page, we set a temporary cookie to determine whether your browser accepts cookies. This cookie does not contain personal data and is deleted when you close your browser.
3. Session Cookies
   Upon logging in, we create several cookies to save your login information and preferences. Login cookies last for two days, while screen options cookies last for one year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out, these cookies will be removed.
4. Post Edit Cookies
   If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie does not contain personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you edited; it expires after one day.
5. Analytics Cookies
   We may use analytics cookies to track how visitors interact with our site. This data helps us improve our website and user experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Embedded Content from Other Websites
Our articles may contain embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). This embedded content behaves as if you visited the other website directly. These external sites may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interactions with the embedded content, particularly if you have an account and are logged in.

Data Sharing Practices
We respect your privacy and do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following situations:

• Password Resets: If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
• Service Providers: We may engage third-party companies and individuals to assist us with our website and services. These third parties have access to your personal data only to perform tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court or government agency).

Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you leave a comment, we retain the comment and its metadata indefinitely to recognize and approve any follow-up comments without moderation delays. For registered users, personal information in user profiles can be viewed, edited, or deleted at any time, except for the username, which cannot be changed.

Your Rights Over Your Data
As a user, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: You can request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you.
• Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal data, except for data we are required to retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
• Correction: You have the right to correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data we hold about you.

Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service to help maintain the integrity of our site.

Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at support@mastermindwp.com.