Privacy Policy for the Local Seeds Coalition Forum
We are committed to building a space rooted in trust, care, and mutual respect. This privacy policy explains how we handle information shared on this forum and what to expect regarding visibility and use.
1. Visibility of Forum Sections
- Members-Only Sections: The following categories—Seed Stories, Introductions, and Resources—are visible only to registered members. If you’re sharing personal stories or materials in these spaces, they will not be accessible to the general public.
- Public Section: The Volunteer section is visible to the public. Anyone, including search engines, may view the content posted here. The purpose is so that we can share volunteer opportunities and details with people who aren’t yet registered in the forum.
2. Names and Aliases
- If you do not wish to have your full name or real name displayed publicly or within the community, we encourage you to use a first name only, nickname, or an alias. You can adjust your display name in your profile settings at any time.
3. Sharing and Use of Content
Content shared within Resources catefory of the the forum are intended to become part of the open source ecosystem, to be used, shared modified with or without giving credit to the original poster.
- If your post includes sensitive details or you’d like it to remain private beyond the forum, please add a note or contact a moderator.
Content shared within the other parts of the the forum may inform collaborative projects, community materials, and outreach resources—but we will always seek consent before featuring specific quotes, stories, or media outside the forum.
5. Data and Platform Basics
- This forum is hosted using the Discourse platform. Standard Discourse privacy terms apply regarding your IP address, cookies, and usage data.
- We do not sell or share your data. Information is used only to improve the community experience.
If you have questions or concerns about your privacy, please reach out to the moderators directly.
This policy may evolve as our community grows—thank you for being part of it.