Market Value Creation Inc. (MCV) is a privately held California-based business consulting firm in San Diego. We provide professional services and resources to our clients through collaborations with industry experts.

Data Collection for Comments

When visitors leave comments, we collect data from the comments form, along with the IP address and browser user agent string, to detect spam. An anonymized string (hash) of your email address may be shared with Gravatar to check for an associated profile.

Media

If you upload images, please ensure they do not contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors can download and extract this information.

Cookies

We use cookies to save your preferences, streamline your user experience, and manage login and content interactions. When you log in or leave a comment, cookies help store your information for future visits. Additional cookies may be used if you publish or edit content.

Embedded Content

Articles on our site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images). Embedded content from other websites behaves as if the visitor had accessed the external site, which may collect data, use cookies, or track interactions.

Data Sharing

Your data may be shared with service providers for technical support or platform operations. If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

Data Ownership

Data submitted through the website remains your property. Access to this data is limited to MCV staff when necessary for support or technical improvements, ensuring data security and privacy.

Security

We employ encryption and secure storage measures to protect sensitive information. Access to data is restricted to authorized personnel, and we use automated systems for spam detection and quality control.

Third-Party Services

We use third-party services, such as analytics tools and cloud-based systems, to monitor site performance, user engagement, and improve our services. These services may collect and aggregate user data, which helps us enhance our content and user experience.

Data Retention

Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely for moderation purposes. For registered users, we store personal information in their profiles. Users may access, edit, or request deletion of this data, except usernames.

Your Rights

If you have an account or have left comments, you can request an exported file of your personal data or ask for its deletion, except for data required for legal or administrative purposes.

Data Handling and LMS Use

We collect user interaction data to enhance the educational experience and monitor course progress. Visitor comments and form submissions may undergo automated processing for quality control and spam detection.

Contact

For privacy concerns or questions about this policy, please reach out to us.