đź”’ Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 30, 2025 At BRIDGE, we believe privacy is a form of respect. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect your data.
đź“Ť Who We Are
Our website address is: https://bridgerural.org. We’re a nonprofit committed to expanding educational access, community connectivity, and healthcare equity in rural regions.
đź—Ł Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comments form, plus the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent to help detect spam. We may use Gravatar to display profile images, and you can view their privacy policy here.
đź–Ľ Media Uploads
Please avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as site visitors can download and extract such data from public images.
🍪 Cookies
- Commenters may choose to save their name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These last one year.
- Login cookies help manage your access and display preferences—they expire in 2 days to 1 year.
- Publishing content will place a temporary cookie noting the post ID, which expires after a day. You can always manage cookies via your browser settings.
đź”— Embedded Content
Articles may include embedded content (videos, articles, etc.) from other websites. These sites may collect data, use cookies, and track your interactions as if you were visiting them directly.
🤝 Who We Share Data With
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email. We don’t sell or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.
đź“… Data Retention
- Comments and metadata are retained indefinitely to improve moderation.
- Registered users (if any) can access, edit, or delete their profile data anytime—except for usernames. Admins can also manage user information.
🧾 Your Rights
You can request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, or ask us to delete it—excluding information we must retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes. Reach us at info@bridgerural.org.
đźš« Spam Protection
Comments may be screened through an automated spam detection service.