Manistee Speaks

Last Updated: October 8th, 2024

This policy explains how 33 Gamma L.L.C. (hereinafter “we”, “us”, “our”, “33 Gamma L.L.C.”) operates the Manistee Speaks Forums (hereinafter “the Manistee Speaks Forums”, “https://forum.manisteespeaks.com”) along with phpBB (hereinafter “they”, “them”, “their”, “phpBB software”, “www.phpbb.com”, “phpBB Limited”, “phpBB Teams”). This policy outlines how we use any information collected during your use of the Manistee Speaks Forums.

Your information is collected in two ways: first, by browsing the Manistee Speaks Forums, which causes the phpBB software to create several cookies that are stored in your web browser’s temporary files. These cookies include a user identifier (“user-id”), an anonymous session identifier (“session-id”), and a third cookie that tracks which topics you have read.

We may also create cookies external to the phpBB software during your browsing of the Manistee Speaks Forums, but these are outside the scope of this document. Secondly, we collect information that you voluntarily submit, including but not limited to anonymous posts, account registration details, and any posts you submit while logged in.

Your account will contain a uniquely identifiable name (“user name”), a personal password (“your password”), and a valid email address (“your email”). Any additional information required by the Manistee Speaks Forums during registration is either mandatory or optional at our discretion. You can choose which information to display publicly. You also have the option to opt in or out of automatically generated emails from the phpBB software.

We protect your password using a secure, one-way ciphered hash. We recommend using a unique password across different websites. No one affiliated with 33 Gamma L.L.C., the Manistee Speaks Forums, or phpBB will ever legitimately ask for your password. If you forget your password, you can use the “I forgot my password” feature to recover your account.

Data Storage and Security:

33 Gamma L.L.C. uses third-party service providers, including Virtual Private Server (VPS) providers, for hosting and maintaining the infrastructure behind the Manistee Speaks Forums. These service providers implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data.

IP Addresses:

We store your IP address when you access the Manistee Speaks Forums. This information is primarily used for security purposes, such as preventing abuse and identifying unauthorized access attempts.