Who we are

Our website address is: https://mtminstitute.org/

The personal data we collect and why we collect it

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the dataThe term Data as defined in business. More shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.

An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

Media

If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location dataThe term Data as defined in business. More (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location dataThe term Data as defined in business. More from images on the website.

Contact forms

Cookies

If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.

If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal dataThe term Data as defined in business. More and is discarded when you close your browser.

When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.

If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal dataThe term Data as defined in business. More and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.

Embedded content from other websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.

These websites may collect dataThe term Data as defined in business. More about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

Analytics

Who we share your data with

How long we retain your data

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.

For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.

What rights you have over your data

If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal dataThe term Data as defined in business. More we hold about you, including any dataThe term Data as defined in business. More you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal dataThe term Data as defined in business. More we hold about you. This does not include any dataThe term Data as defined in business. More we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Where we send your data

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

Your contact information

Digital Marketing & Communications

To better serve our community and share our educational resources, The MTM Institute uses modern digital tools for communication and outreach. This section explains how we handle your dataThe term Data as defined in business. More when you interact with our SMS updates, social media, and website analytics.

SMS Text Messaging (Mailchimp SMS)

If you choose to opt in to receive SMS (text) messages from The MTM Institute, we will collect and process your mobile telephone number and any related consent preferences using our service provider, Mailchimp SMS. We use this service to send you program updates, event reminders, membership information, and other relevant communications.

• Consent: By subscribing to our SMS program, you affirm that you are the account holder (or have permission) and are at least 18 years old. We only send messages after you provide clear, affirmative consent—for example, by submitting a form that explicitly agrees to receive texts from us.
• Frequency & Cost: Message frequency varies based on your engagement. Standard message and dataThe term Data as defined in business. More rates may apply depending on your carrier plan, and you are responsible for any such charges.
• Opt-Out: You can opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message we send. You may also reply HELP for assistance. After opting out, we may send one final confirmation message before ceasing communications to that number.
• DataThe term Data as defined in business. More Privacy: We do not sell your mobile number. We share it only with trusted service providers like Mailchimp to operate our messaging program, subject to strict dataThe term Data as defined in business. More protection standards.

Social Media & Meta Pixel

We use platforms like Facebook and Instagram to share our nonprofit mission and educational resources. When you interact with our content (likes, comments, messages), those platforms collect dataThe term Data as defined in business. More under their own privacy policies.

• Meta Pixel: Our website uses the Meta Pixel (Facebook Pixel) to measure the effectiveness of our outreach and understand how visitors use our site. This tool may collect dataThe term Data as defined in business. More such as your IP address, device type, pages visited, and actions taken (e.g., registering for an event).
• Ad Targeting: This dataThe term Data as defined in business. More allows us to show relevant content to people who may benefit from our programs. We receive only aggregated reports and do not access your personal social media login details.
• Your Controls: You can manage your ad preferences directly within your Facebook or Instagram account settings. In jurisdictions requiring it (like the EU/UK), the Pixel is activated only after you provide consent via our website’s cookie banner.

Google Analytics & Cookies

We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand website traffic and improve our user experience.

• DataThe term Data as defined in business. More Collection: GA4 may collect information such as your IP address (anonymized), browser type, location (general level), and how you navigate our site. We use this dataThe term Data as defined in business. More in aggregate form to improve our services.
• Cookie Management: Where required by law, we ask for your consent before enabling analytics cookies. You can manage your preferences via our consent banner or your browser settings at any time.
• Opt-Out: To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

International Data Transfers & Compliance

The MTM Institute is a US-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit with operations in Massachusetts and New York. If you access our services from outside the United States, please be aware that your information will be transferred to, stored, and processed in the US, where dataThe term Data as defined in business. More protection laws may differ from those in your country.

European Economic Area (EEA) & UK Users

If you are located in the EEA or UK, you have specific rights under the GDPR/UK GDPR, including:

• Access & Correction: You may request access to the personal dataThe term Data as defined in business. More we hold about you and ask for corrections.
• Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal dataThe term Data as defined in business. More (“right to be forgotten”).
• Consent Withdrawal: You can withdraw consent for marketing (email/SMS) at any time without affecting past processing.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information on our Contact page.

California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

Residents of California have rights under the CCPA/CPRA, including the right to know what personal information we collect, request deletion, and opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information. The MTM Institute does not sell personal information. However, our use of tools like Meta Pixel may be considered “sharing” for cross-context behavioral advertising under California law.

You may opt out of this by adjusting your cookie preferences on our site or through your browser’s privacy settings.