PRIVACY POLICY

Legacy Group Holdings LLC  |  legacygroupholdings.com

1. Who We Are

Legacy Group Holdings LLC operates the website located at https://legacygroupholdings.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you visit or interact with our Site. By using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. What Personal Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information from visitors and users of our Site:

a. Information You Provide Directly

• Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details submitted through forms or inquiries.
• Messages or content submitted through contact forms or comment fields.

b. Information Collected Automatically

• IP address and browser user agent string (collected when you leave comments or visit the Site, used to assist with spam detection and security).
• Cookies and session data, including login cookies, screen display preferences, and temporary cookies to determine browser compatibility.
• Post IDs associated with articles you edit or publish on the Site.
• Technical data such as browser type, device type, operating system, and pages visited.

c. Information from Media Uploads

• If you upload images to the Site, those images may contain embedded metadata (such as EXIF GPS location data). Visitors to the Site may be able to download and extract this data. We recommend removing location data from images before uploading.

d. Information from Third-Party Services

• If you leave a comment, an anonymized version of your email address (a hash) may be shared with the Gravatar service to display a profile picture. See Gravatar’s privacy policy at https://automattic.com/privacy/.
• Articles or pages on this Site may include embedded content from other websites (e.g., videos, images). Embedded content behaves as if you visited those third-party sites directly, and those sites may collect data, use cookies, and track your interaction with that content.

e. SMS / Text Message Communications

If you opt in to receive SMS or text message communications from us, we will collect your mobile phone number and your consent to be contacted by text message. Message and data rates may apply.

3. How We Use Your Personal Information

We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

• To operate and maintain the Site, including processing comments and managing user accounts.
• To detect and prevent spam, fraud, and unauthorized activity (including use of IP addresses and browser data for spam detection).
• To recognize returning users and save their preferences through cookies.
• To respond to inquiries and provide customer support.
• To send communications you have requested, including SMS/text message updates if you have opted in.
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights.
• To improve the Site’s functionality and user experience.

4. Who We Share Your Personal Information With

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

a. Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Site and delivering services. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which it was disclosed.

b. Spam Detection Services

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service. Your IP address and browser data may be shared with this service for this purpose.

c. Gravatar

If you leave a comment, an anonymized hash of your email address may be shared with Gravatar to display your profile picture. See https://automattic.com/privacy/ for their privacy policy.

d. Password Reset

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email sent to you.

e. Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Legacy Group Holdings LLC, our users, or the public.

f. SMS Consent — Not Shared

SMS consent and phone numbers collected for the purpose of text messaging are not shared with third parties or affiliates for their own marketing purposes. SMS consent is not shared with third parties.

5. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience on the Site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. Here is how we use them:

• Comment cookies: If you leave a comment and opt in, your name, email, and website may be saved in cookies for one year for your convenience.
• Browser check cookies: A temporary cookie is set when you visit our login page to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
• Login cookies: When you log in, cookies are set to save your login information (lasting two days) and screen display choices (lasting one year). If you select “Remember Me,” your login will persist for two weeks. Logging out removes login cookies.
• Article edit cookies: An additional cookie is saved when you edit or publish an article. It contains only the post ID and expires after one day.

6. How Long We Retain Your Data

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law.

• Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely so we can recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
• Registered user profile information is retained for as long as the account is active. Users may view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also view and edit this information.

7. Your Rights Over Your Data

If you have an account on this Site or have left comments, you have the right to:

• Request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including data you have provided to us.
• Request that we erase any personal data we hold about you, subject to any data we are legally required to retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
• Opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any text message we send you.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the information below.

8. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles or pages on this Site may include embedded content such as videos, images, or articles from other websites. Embedded content behaves in the same way as if you had visited those websites directly. Those websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content, including if you have an account and are logged in to that website. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third-party websites.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any material changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:

Legacy Group Holdings LLC

Website: https://legacygroupholdings.com