Privacy Policy

Last updated: 12/1/25

At LTC Intel, we are committed to protecting your privacy and treating your information with care. Our work is grounded in transparency and trust, and this includes how we handle any data collected when you interact with our website at https://ltcintel.com.

This policy explains what information we collect, how it is used, and the choices you have regarding your data.

Who We Are

LTC Intel provides data analysis, research tools, and intelligence resources for long-term care stakeholders. Our website address is https://ltcintel.com.

Information We Collect

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the information shown in the comment form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent. This helps us detect and prevent spam.

An anonymized string created from your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to verify if you use it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy. After your comment is approved, your profile image becomes publicly visible with your comment.

Media Uploads

If you upload images to the site, please avoid uploading images that contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website may be able to download and extract this information.

Cookies

We use cookies to improve your experience and support basic site functionality.

  • If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last for one year.
  • When you visit our login page, a temporary cookie is set to check if your browser accepts cookies. It contains no personal information and is removed when you close your browser.
  • When you log in, several cookies store your login information and display preferences. Login cookies last for two days. Display preference cookies last for one year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login will continue for two weeks.
  • When you log out, login cookies are removed.
  • If you edit or publish a post, a cookie is stored in your browser to record the article ID. It contains no personal data and expires in one day.

Embedded Content from Other Websites

Some pages on this site may include embedded content, such as videos, images, or articles. Embedded content functions exactly as it would if you visited the originating website.

These external websites may collect data about you, use their own cookies, track your interaction, or monitor your browsing activity. This may include tracking your interaction if you have an account with that external website.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected data to:

  • Maintain site functionality
  • Enhance security and prevent spam
  • Improve user experience
  • Respond to inquiries or comments

We do not sell or trade your personal information.

Who We Share Your Data With

If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email for security purposes.

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

How Long We Keep Your Data

  • Comments and related metadata are stored indefinitely. This allows us to recognize and approve follow up comments without additional moderation.
  • If users create accounts, the personal information provided in the profile is stored in that account. Users can view, edit, or delete their information at any time, except for usernames. Site administrators may also view and edit this information.

Your Rights Over Your Data

If you have an account on this site or have left comments, you may request:

  • A copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Deletion of your personal data

This does not include data we are required to retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Requests can be made by contacting us at privacy@ltcintel.com

Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be screened using automated spam detection tools.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:

privacy@ltcintel.com
LTC Intel