I, Michael Belanger, understand that people cherish privacy. As the owner and operator of the website, I want users to feel safe. The list below explains how a user’s privacy is handled.
SITE CONTENTS AND OWNERSHIP
Content created on Whatever Is On Your Mind, including articles, videos and audio pieces, remains the property of the respective owner. However, sharing and printing content is allowed unless told otherwise. Sharing or printing content should not be used as a way to steal from the copyright holder. Violations of copyright law will be dealt with accordingly.
NOTE: IF YOU FEEL A COPYRIGHT VIOLATION HAS OCCURRED, DON’T HESITATE TO CONTACT MICHAEL BELANGER.
ALSO, THE WEBSITE IS THE PROPERTY OF MICHAEL BELANGER.
REGISTRATION FORM: CONTENT CREATOR
A person who wants to post content on the website must complete a registration form. The information collected on the form includes:
Name
This text field is to be used for the Content Creator’s byline.
Age
This field determines whether the Content Creator is 18 or older. The field is completed by clicking a radio button.
Citizenship
This field is completed by clicking a radio button. The Content Creator needs to click a certain answer to join the website.
Location
This field is completed by clicking a radio button. The Content Creator needs to click a certain response to join the site.
Profile
The user must agree to create a profile. The field is completed by clicking one of the choices.
Rules and Regulations
On the form, people trying to join the site must follow rules and regulations. The field is completed by clicking a radio button.
Username
This text field is used for the creation of a username.
An email address is typed here.
Password
This field is used for the creation of a password. The user must re-enter the password on the next line.
Real Name
This field is used for an individual’s real name. The field is required.
Note: The majority of the form is kept private. “Name” and “Username” are the only fields not kept private. Your “Name” appears as your byline and in the user profile. Your “Username” appears in the address bar when certain parts of the website are being viewed.
EXTENDED PROFILE: CONTENT CREATOR
The Content Creator must make a profile page. The profile page provides people information about a specific Content Creator. The profile fields are listed below:
Name
This field is generated from the registration form.
Blurb
Background information about the Content Creator is found here. This field is required.
Education
Educational achievements are placed here. This field is optional.
Hobbies
Personal interests are mentioned here. This field is optional.
Content Page
This page is used to give people the opportunity to discover all the materials generated by a Content Creator. This field is required.
CACHE AND CONTENT CREATORS
Because browsers are handling cache differently, Content Creators must do the following after clicking Log Out:
Firefox
Close tabs!
Close the browser completely.
Google Chrome
Close tabs!
Close the browser completely.
Opera
Close tabs!
Close the browser completely.
Safari
Close tabs!
Close the browser completely.
Internet Explorer 11
Close tabs!
Close the browser completely.
Microsoft Edge
Close tabs!
Close the browser completely.
NOTE: DON’T FORGET TO CLEAR COOKIES AND CACHE FROM A BROWSER’S HISTORY WHEN NEEDED.
READERS, LISTENERS, AND VIEWERS
These users don’t have to complete a registration form or a profile page to receive content.
NOT SELLING INFORMATION
MICHAEL BELANGER WILL NOT SELL USER INFORMATION. BELANGER THINKS THE SELLING OF PERSONAL INFORMATION IS A BREACH OF TRUST.
COOKIES
Cookies are files with small amounts of data, which may include an anonymous unique identifier. Cookies are sent to your browser from a web site and stored on your computer’s hard drive.
“Cookies” are used to collect information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of the website.
Note: This section of the policy came from a template by TermsFeed.
PRIVATE MESSAGES
Content Creators can send messages to each other. A Content Creator has the option to receive an email when a member sends a message. The email message can be negated in Settings.
WEBSITE SECURITY
The website needs to be secure. Protecting the website allows users to feel safe.
In order to keep users safe, Michael Belanger has taken several steps. Some steps are listed below:
Wordfence
This plugin is used to keep the site safe from malware and viruses.
Secure Sockets Layer
This security measure deals with encryption. On the website, the SSL is active when the user sees some form of a green padlock.
Note: MICHAEL BELANGER WOULD MAKE AN ANNOUNCEMENT IF USER INFORMATION BECOMES EXPOSED. THE USER SHOULD CHECK THE HOMEPAGE FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS.
TRACKING
Wordfence helps with tracking. The plugin tracks the following:
- All Hits
- Humans (views by people)
- Registered Users
- Crawlers
- Google Crawlers
- Pages Not Found
- Logins and Logouts
- Locked Out
- Blocked
- Blocked By Firewall.
In addition to using Wordfence, the site has a counter called WPeCounter.
THIRD-PARTY PLUGINS
The website uses third-party plugins. These plugins help the website run smoothly. No personal information is sold by Michael Belanger.
On the website, a comment system is used. The comment system is called Disqus. DCL is the plugin that aids in the implementation of the comment system.
When a user generates a comment, he or she agrees to respect the system’s Basic Rules, Terms of Service, and Privacy Policy. The user must also follow the rules and regulations posted on this site.
*Please read the Basic Rules, Terms of Service, and Privacy Policy before posting a comment. The comment system collects information and data about users.
*Make sure you go to your account to avoid targeting. Your “Account” is found within Settings. Once you are there, click on “Personalization.”
BENEFITS OF DISQUS
Disqus has many benefits. One benefit is analytics. It tracks the number of comments. It also tracks the number of votes.
Along with analytics, the comment system has a moderation feature. This feature allows Michael Belanger to keep comments focused. Removing comments is the easiest way to do this. Comments are removed when the user decides not to follow certain rules. If the user breaks too many rules, he or she may not be allowed to post comments on the website.
Note: Michael Belanger can see user information. He might see information that includes:
- IP address
- Name
- Username (“Name” is left blank.)
- Connected Accounts
- Comments
DO NOT TRACK
THE WEBSITE DOES NOT RESPOND TO DO NOT TRACK.
HYPERLINK DISCLAIMERS
As a convenience to you, Michael Belanger and Content Creators may provide links to websites operated by other entities (collectively the “Linked Sites”). If you use any Linked Sites, you will leave this site. If you decide to visit any Linked Site, you do so at your own risk and it is your responsibility to take all protective measures to guard against viruses or other destructive elements.
Note: Links are not endorsements by Michael Belanger. Content Creators are responsible for their own links.
SOCIAL MEDIA
The website does have a Facebook group. Adults can join the group. Michael Belanger does not share personal information about an individual’s Facebook.
Also, a user can add links to his or her author box. These links should pertain to social media.
Note: A user agrees to follow the rules and regulations of social media websites. Michael Belanger is not responsible for any violations.
MODIFICATIONS TO THE POLICY
This Policy could be amended at any moment, and you agree to be bound by the revised version. Any such modifications will become effective on the date they are first posted to this site. It is your responsibility to return to this Policy. Michael Belanger does not and will not assume any obligation to notify you of changes to this Policy.
ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES
By going to the website, you consent to the terms-of-service agreement and privacy policy. You should print and read both pages.
CONTACT
IF YOU FEEL YOUR PRIVACY IS NOT BEING PROTECTED PROPERLY, CONTACT MICHAEL BELANGER. HIS CONTACT INFORMATION IS LISTED BELOW:
Michael Belanger
37572 Barkridge Circle
Westland, Michigan 48185
Email: wchlicon23@msn.com
Revised: 06-22-2023