Last Updated: March 25, 2025
Welcome to The Mountain Messenger! We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you use our website (the “Site”) and services. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
We collect the following types of information:
Email Address: When you sign up or log in to our Site, we collect your email address to create and authenticate your account.
Billing Information: If you choose to purchase a subscription or product, we collect billing information (such as your name, payment method, and billing address) through our payment processor, Stripe. We do not store this information directly on our servers.
Authentication Data: We use Google’s Firebase to manage user authentication. When you log in via Facebook or Google, Firebase processes your login credentials securely. We only retain your email address from this process.
Usage Data: We may collect limited information about how you interact with the Site, such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited, to improve our services.
Facebook Login: When you use Facebook Login, we receive your email address and public profile information from Facebook, as permitted by your Facebook privacy settings. We do not collect additional profile information unless explicitly authorized by you.
Google Login: When you use Google Login, we receive your email address from Google, as permitted by your Google privacy settings. We do not collect additional profile information unless explicitly authorized by you.
We use your information for the following purposes:
To create and authenticate your account via Firebase.
To process payments for subscriptions or products through Stripe.
To communicate with you, including responding to inquiries or requests.
To improve the functionality and user experience of the Site.
To comply with legal obligations, if applicable.
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following cases:
Service Providers: We share your email with Google’s Firebase for authentication and your billing information with Stripe for payment processing. These providers are bound by their own privacy policies and agreements to protect your data.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, such as in response to a court order or government request.
Business Transfers: If The Mountain Messenger is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction, but we will notify you of any changes in ownership or use of your data.
Facebook Login: By using Facebook Login, you allow Facebook to share your email and public profile information with us. Please review Facebook’s Privacy Policy for details on how they handle your data.
Google Firebase: Firebase securely manages authentication. See Google’s Privacy Policy for more information.
Stripe: Stripe processes payments on our behalf. Refer to Stripe’s Privacy Policy for details.
We retain your email address for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services.
Billing information processed by Stripe is retained according to Stripe’s policies and applicable laws.
Data Deletion Requests: You may request deletion of your personal data by emailing us at team@themountainmessenger.org. We will process your request within a reasonable timeframe, subject to any legal obligations to retain certain data.
Facebook Login: You can adjust what information is shared with us by modifying your Facebook privacy settings.
Account Deletion: To delete your account and associated data, please email team@themountainmessenger.org.
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
The Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn such data has been collected, we will delete it promptly.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: team@themountainmessenger.org