Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 2025
At Belleau Wood Tavern, honoring tradition means protecting not only our community but also your personal information. Just as Marines safeguard one another, we safeguard the data you entrust to us. This Privacy Policy explains what we collect, how we use it, and how you remain in control.
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://belleau.mtpl.website.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on our site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help us detect spam and maintain a respectful environment.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. The Gravatar privacy policy can be found here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval, your profile picture becomes visible alongside your comment.
Media
If you upload photos or other images, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may be able to download and extract that data. Protecting your location protects your security.
Cookies
We use cookies to make your visit as seamless as possible:
- If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These last for one year.
- If you visit our login page, we set a temporary cookie to confirm if your browser accepts cookies. It contains no personal data and disappears when you close your browser.
- When you log in, several cookies store your login details and screen preferences. Login cookies last two days; screen preference cookies last one year. Selecting “Remember Me” extends login for two weeks. Logging out clears these cookies.
- Editing or publishing an article stores an additional cookie with the post ID of the content you edited. It expires after one day.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Some articles may feature embedded content (videos, photos, or articles). Embedded content behaves the same as if you visited the source site directly.
These sites may collect data, use cookies, or track your interactions. We encourage you to review their policies, as their standards may differ from ours.
Who We Share Your Data With
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email for security purposes.
How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments and their metadata are stored indefinitely so we can recognize and approve follow-ups without delay.
- For registered users (if applicable), we store the personal information in your profile. You may view, edit, or delete this information anytime (except usernames). Site administrators can also view and edit account information.
Your Rights Over Your Data
You remain in control of your data. If you have an account or have left comments, you can request:
- An exported file of the personal data we hold.
- Deletion of your personal data (excluding data required for administrative, legal, or security purposes).
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Our Commitment
Just as the Marine Corps motto “Semper Fidelis” reminds us to remain always faithful, we remain committed to protecting your privacy with integrity and respect.
Contact Us
For any privacy concerns, contact us directly:
Belleau Wood Tavern
📧 Email: [email protected]
📍 Address: 7 Marina Blvd, Beaufort, SC 29902