Effective Date: June 16, 2023 | Last Revised: August 29, 2025
MPLS Page LLC (“MPLS PAGE,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and digital safety of our readers, contributors, and site visitors. This Privacy & Data Statement outlines our policies and practices regarding the collection, use, protection, and sharing of personal data in compliance with applicable federal, state, and international data privacy laws, including but not limited to the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable. By accessing or interacting with our website (https://mplspage.com), you accept the terms of this Privacy & Data Statement.
When you submit a comment on our website, we collect the data you provide directly, including your name, email address, and the comment itself. Additionally, your IP address and browser user agent string are recorded to help with moderation, spam prevention, and site security. If you use a Gravatar-linked email address, your avatar may appear publicly in the context of your comment in accordance with the Gravatar service’s own privacy policy.
If you upload images to our site, you should avoid including embedded location metadata (such as EXIF GPS). Visitors to the site may download and extract such data from posted images.
We use cookies to optimize your experience. These small data files may store your preferences, maintain session states, enhance performance, and remember your login status or comment details. Cookie lifespans vary depending on function. By continuing to use our site, you consent to our cookie usage. You may opt out via your browser settings, though this may affect some site functionalities. More details are available in our Cookie Policy.
Our site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles) from third-party platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, or X (formerly Twitter). These third-party services may collect data, deploy cookies, and track your interaction with their content, just as if you were visiting their site directly. MPLS PAGE does not control or assume responsibility for their data practices. We encourage you to review their individual privacy policies.
If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email to verify authenticity. Comments and associated metadata are stored indefinitely for moderation, anti-abuse, and continuity purposes. For registered users, any personal information in your profile is stored securely and can be viewed, edited, or deleted at any time—except your username, which is locked to prevent impersonation.
You may request a copy of any personal data we hold about you and may also request its deletion, except where retention is required for legal, editorial, or security purposes. To initiate a data request, please contact us at privacy@mplspage.com. We aim to respond within 30 calendar days.
We maintain administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. These include SSL encryption, secure hosting environments, role-based access controls, and firewall protections. Visitor submissions may be analyzed using automated anti-spam systems. MPLS PAGE does not sell or share your personal data with third parties for advertising purposes. Data may only be disclosed where required by law or when necessary to defend our legal rights or the integrity of our platform.
This Privacy & Data Statement may be revised from time to time to reflect changes in technology, applicable law, or internal practices. Substantial changes will be communicated via updates on our website. Your continued use of the site constitutes agreement with the revised terms. Please refer to the revision date above to confirm the most recent version.
This statement is issued both as a public-facing commitment to our users and as part of our legal defense posture, ensuring that our data practices are transparent, clearly documented, and in good faith compliance with the evolving privacy landscape. It is intended to demonstrate that MPLS PAGE operates responsibly and proactively, with respect for user rights and compliance with the spirit and letter of the law.
For all privacy-related inquiries, including data access or deletion requests, security concerns, or general questions regarding this policy, please contact our Data Compliance Office at:
privacy@mplspage.com
We thank you for your trust and engagement. MPLS PAGE remains committed to the ethical stewardship of your data and to maintaining a secure, respectful, and rights-conscious digital environment.