Privacy Policy

Who We Are

Welcome to How to Ascend, your source for high-vibrational motivation and self-healing resources. Our website address is https://ascend101.com. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website.

Information We Collect

1. Comments & User-Generated Content

When visitors leave comments on our site, we collect:

  • The data provided in the comments form
  • The visitor’s IP address
  • Browser user agent string (to help detect spam)

2. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your experience. You may opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website when leaving a comment for convenience, so you don’t have to re-enter details in the future.

  • Login Cookies: If you log in, cookies store your login credentials for up to two days. Selecting “Remember Me” extends login persistence for two weeks. Logging out removes these cookies.
  • Screen Display Preferences: Stored for one year.
  • Article Editing Cookies: When editing or publishing an article, a temporary cookie (without personal data) is saved, expiring after one day.

3. Embedded Content from Third-Party Websites

Some articles may contain embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles) from external sites. These third-party websites may collect data, use cookies, and monitor your interaction, particularly if you have an account and are logged into that platform.

How We Use Your Data

We collect and use your data for the following purposes:

  • To provide, operate, and improve our website
  • To detect and prevent fraudulent activities or spam
  • To respond to inquiries, comments, or requests
  • To personalize user experience and offer relevant content

Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share your information in the following cases:

  • Service Providers: We may work with third-party vendors for website functionality, analytics, and spam detection.
  • Password Resets: If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and comply with regulations.

Data Retention

  • Comments: Retained indefinitely for moderation purposes.
  • User Accounts: If you register, we store personal information in your profile. You can edit or delete this information anytime (except for usernames).
  • Inactive Data: We may retain certain data for legal, administrative, or security purposes.

Your Rights Over Your Data

If you have an account on our site or have left comments, you can:

  • Request an exported file of the personal data we hold.
  • Request data deletion (excluding information required for legal or security purposes).

To make a request, contact us at admin@ascend101.com.

Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service to ensure security and authenticity.

Data Security

We prioritize the protection of your data and implement security measures to prevent unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no online transmission is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and take precautions when sharing personal information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed.

Contact Us

For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, reach out to us at: admin@ascend101.com