Who We Are
Effective Date: 8/10/2025
This website is operated by Margarthe Group, LLC, a Wisconsin-based business located at:
Address: 607 S 24th Avenue, #374, Wausau, WI 54401
Phone: (715) 651-7221
Email: dari.mcdonald@themargarthegroup.com
Website: https://margarthegroup.com
We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you interact with our website and digital services.
Information We Collect
Comments
When visitors leave comments on our site, we collect the information entered into the form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string. This helps with spam detection and site security.
If you use a Gravatar-enabled email, an anonymized string (hash) of your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to check for an associated profile image. View Gravatar’s privacy policy at: https://automattic.com/privacy/.
Once your comment is approved, your profile picture may appear next to it publicly.
Media Uploads
If you upload images to the site, avoid including location data (EXIF GPS) in the file. Visitors to the site can potentially extract location data from images displayed online.
Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience:
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If you leave a comment, you can choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies expire after one year.
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A temporary cookie is used on the login page to confirm your browser accepts cookies. It contains no personal data and is removed when you close your browser.
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Login-related cookies may last for up to two weeks, depending on your selection. If you log out, these cookies are deleted.
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If you publish or edit content, a cookie indicating the post ID will be stored temporarily for 24 hours.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Our website may include embedded content (e.g., videos, articles, or images) from third-party websites. Embedded content behaves as if you are visiting that external website directly and may collect data, use cookies, and monitor your interaction.
We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with through embedded content.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell or rent your personal information. If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email to protect against unauthorized access.
How Long We Retain Your Data
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Comments and related metadata are stored indefinitely to assist in moderation and allow for follow-up conversation.
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Registered users can access, update, or delete their account data at any time (excluding username changes). Administrators may also access this data for technical and administrative purposes.
Your Data Rights
If you have an account or have left comments on this site, you may request an exported copy of your data or request that it be erased. This does not include data we are required to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
To submit a request, contact us at dari.mcdonald@themargarthegroup.com.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be screened by an automated spam detection service to maintain site integrity and prevent misuse.
Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or your data rights, please contact:
Margarthe Group, LLC
Address: 607 S 24th Avenue, #374, Wausau, WI 54401
Phone: (715) 651-7221
Email: dari.mcdonald@themargarthegroup.com
Website: https://margarthegroup.com
