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Educational Research and Support for the Sciences and the Arts (ERSSA) operates the website located at https://erssa.org. ERSSA is currently in the process of registering as a nonprofit organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
Comments
When visitors leave comments on our website, we collect the information provided in the comment form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to assist with spam detection and website security.
An anonymized string generated from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to determine
whether you use that service. The Gravatar privacy policy is available at
https://automattic.com/privacy/.
After your comment is approved, your profile image may be publicly visible in connection with your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, please avoid uploading images that contain embedded location data such as EXIF GPS information. Visitors may be able to download and extract location data from publicly available images.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance functionality and improve user experience.
If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies remain active for up to one year.
When visiting the login page, a temporary cookie is set to determine whether your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is deleted when you close your browser.
When you log in, cookies are used to store login credentials and display preferences. Login cookies typically last two days, and screen preference cookies may last up to one year. Selecting “Remember Me” extends login persistence to two weeks. Logging out removes login-related cookies.
If you edit or publish content, a temporary cookie may be stored in your browser. This cookie contains no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the edited article. It expires after one day.
Embedded Content from Third-Party Websites
Pages or articles on this website may include embedded content such as videos, images, or articles from external websites. Embedded content behaves as though you visited the third-party website directly.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, implement tracking technologies, and monitor your interactions with their content, particularly if you are logged into those services. ERSSA is not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites.
How We Use Information
Information collected through this website may be used to:
- Respond to inquiries or comments
- Maintain website functionality and security
- Detect and prevent spam or misuse
- Improve website performance and user experience
ERSSA does not sell, rent, or trade personal information collected through this website.
Data Retention
Comments and related metadata are retained indefinitely to allow efficient moderation and recognition of follow-up comments.
If users register on the website, personal information provided in user profiles is stored. Registered users may view, edit, or request deletion of their personal information, except for their username. Website administrators may access and edit this information for site administration purposes.
Your Rights
If you have an account on this site or have submitted personal information, you may request:
- A copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion of personal data, except where retention is required for administrative, legal, or security purposes
Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.
Where Your Data Is Processed
Visitor comments may be reviewed through automated spam detection services to maintain website integrity and security.
Contact
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Educational Research and Support for the Sciences and the Arts (ERSSA)Website: https://erssa.org
Email: info@erssa.org