Last updated: April 13, 2025
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These sites may collect data, use cookies, embed third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that content.
Form Submissions
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- To send a user their Check-In results
- To deliver our monthly email “Ledger Notes”
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Who We Share Your Data With
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
How Long We Retain Your Data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. For registered users, we store personal information in their user profile. All users can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except the username). Admins can also see and edit this information.
What Rights You Have Over Your Data
If you have an account or have left comments, you can request an export of your data or ask us to delete it. This does not include data we are required to keep for administrative, legal, or security reasons.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.