Last Updated: January 2026
1. Who We Are
The Mississippi Pawnbrokers Association (“MPA,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a state-based trade association representing pawnbrokers throughout Mississippi. We provide advocacy, education, professional resources, and industry support for our members.
Our website address is:
https://www.mspawnbrokers.org
(Some services may be hosted through affiliated platforms, including subdomains such as pawnmate.com.)
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
We may collect personal information when you:
- Contact us through forms or email
- Apply for or manage membership
- Register for events, meetings, or educational courses
- Create an account or log in to member-only areas
This information may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Business name and affiliation
- Login credentials
- Course registration and participation data
2.2 Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.
An anonymized string (hash) created from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to determine if you use it. The Gravatar privacy policy is available at:
https://automattic.com/privacy/
After approval, your comment and profile image (if applicable) may be visible publicly.
2.3 Media Uploads
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may be able to download and extract location data from images posted publicly.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to enhance functionality and user experience.
Cookies may be used to:
- Remember login sessions
- Save user preferences
- Support comment functionality
- Improve website performance
Specific cookie usage includes:
- Comment cookies that store name, email, and website (for convenience; lasts one year)
- Login cookies (temporary session cookies, persistent cookies if “Remember Me” is selected)
- Screen preference cookies
- Post editing cookies for administrative users
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though doing so may limit certain features.
4. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (such as videos, images, or articles). Embedded content behaves in the same way as if you visited the external website directly.
These third-party sites may collect data, use cookies, and track interactions according to their own privacy policies.
5. Analytics
We may use analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with the website. These tools collect aggregated, non-identifying usage data to help us improve content and functionality.
6. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Manage memberships and communications
- Provide access to educational courses and resources
- Respond to inquiries and support requests
- Send updates, newsletters, and association communications
- Improve website functionality and services
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
7. Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell or rent personal information.
We may share information with:
- Trusted service providers (hosting, email, learning platforms, analytics)
- Spam detection services
- Legal authorities when required by law
If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email for security purposes.
8. Data Retention
- Comments and related metadata may be retained indefinitely to streamline moderation.
- Registered users’ profile information is stored as long as the account remains active.
- Administrators may view and manage user data for association operations.
9. Your Rights Over Your Data
If you have an account or have submitted content, you may:
- Request an export of your personal data
- Request deletion of your personal data
This does not include data we are required to retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.
10. Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.
11. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected by the “Last Updated” date above.
13. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:
Mississippi Pawnbrokers Association
4785 I-55 North, Suite 103
Jackson, MS 39206
Phone: 601-351-5794
Email: tommie@mspawnbrokers.org
