MNeurodivergent
Effective Date: March 10, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to MNeurodivergent! We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your information.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
2.1 Personal Information (Optional & Consent-Based)
- Name or preferred username
- Email address (for account creation, newsletters, or event notifications)
- Optional demographic information (if provided in surveys or discussions)
2.2 Automatically Collected Data
- IP address, device type, and browser information for security and analytics
- Cookies for website functionality (only essential cookies, unless explicitly consented to)
2.3 Community-Generated Content
- Posts, comments, and discussions shared within the group
- Messages sent through private or group chats (we do not monitor private messages unless flagged for safety concerns)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- To provide and improve our community platform
- To notify you about events, updates, and relevant discussions
- To ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all members
- To comply with legal obligations or respond to safety concerns
4. Who We Share Information With
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We may share limited information with:
- Service providers (e.g., website hosting, email services) only as necessary
- Law enforcement or authorities if required by law or to prevent harm
- Automated spam detection services to protect the community
5. How Long We Retain Your Data
- User accounts: If you register on our site, we retain your personal information indefinitely unless you request its deletion. You can view, edit, or delete your information (except your username). Website administrators can also manage user data.
- Comments and posts: If you leave a comment or post, it and its metadata are retained indefinitely to recognize and approve follow-ups automatically.
- Emails and communication records: Kept as long as necessary for group management and support purposes.
- Cookies: Varies by type—login cookies last two days (or two weeks if “Remember Me” is selected), screen preference cookies last a year, and comment form cookies last a year.
6. Your Rights & Choices
You have the right to:
- Access & update your personal data
- Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Opt-out of non-essential communications
- Request an export of your data for review
- Limit data collection through browser settings (cookies)
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at admin@mneurodivergent.org.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data. However, no system is 100% secure. If you suspect a data breach, please notify us immediately.
8. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
- We use cookies to enhance user experience and store login/session preferences.
- If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience.
- If you visit our login page, we set a temporary cookie to check browser compatibility.
- Embedded content from other websites (e.g., videos, articles) behaves the same way as visiting those sites, which may collect additional data.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices—please review their policies separately.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our platform is intended for individuals 18 years and older. We do not knowingly collect data from minors without parental consent.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be communicated via email or website announcements.
12. Contact Us
For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact admin@mneurodivergent.org.