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JustV
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A previous version of this post was shared by @TheMix. That thread is now closed due to some incorrect and outdated information. I've added a link to this thread underneath the old one.
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If you haven't heard the news yet, The Mix and Mental Health Innovations are merging.
What this means for your account
As part of the merger, we've been working behind the scenes to make sure your data stays safe and that we comply with all the right laws and policies in our new charity.
Currently, The Mix is the 'data controller' (a legal term) of your personal data you may have shared with us when registering your account or in posts from the discussion boards.
From 20 September 2024, MHI will be 'data controller' of all personal data that you agree to transfer. We need to request your consent to The Mix transferring your personal data that it holds in relation to you to MHI. That means you need to opt-in to a new policy indicating you're happy with the transfer.
If you opt-in, we know that you're happy for MHI to hold your account and your data. If you don't opt-in, that's completely fine - it's up to you whether you want to - but your account and data will be deleted.
What do I need to do?
You should recieve an email tomorrow. We'll update this thread when we've sent it to you.
In the email, there will be a link to a form. You'll need to read the new privacy policy and agree to it if you're happy with it. You must do this by 11:00am on the 26th to keep your account.
Alternatively, you can DO IT RIGHT NOW using this form.
We'll keep reminding you all over the next week to make sure you do this.
If you opt-in, you will keep your account and data.
If you don't opt-in, your posts will be anonymised and your account will be deleted.
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If you have any questions, please put them below. And spread the word if you know other Mixers who might not be aware that this is happening - it would be a massive help.
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EDIT: Deadline changed to 11:00am on the 26th rather than midnight on the 25th.
EDIT 2: The email asking you to opt-in has been sent out. If you don't see it, check your junk folder!
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If you haven't heard the news yet, The Mix and Mental Health Innovations are merging.
What this means for your account
As part of the merger, we've been working behind the scenes to make sure your data stays safe and that we comply with all the right laws and policies in our new charity.
Currently, The Mix is the 'data controller' (a legal term) of your personal data you may have shared with us when registering your account or in posts from the discussion boards.
From 20 September 2024, MHI will be 'data controller' of all personal data that you agree to transfer. We need to request your consent to The Mix transferring your personal data that it holds in relation to you to MHI. That means you need to opt-in to a new policy indicating you're happy with the transfer.
If you opt-in, we know that you're happy for MHI to hold your account and your data. If you don't opt-in, that's completely fine - it's up to you whether you want to - but your account and data will be deleted.
What do I need to do?
You should recieve an email tomorrow. We'll update this thread when we've sent it to you.
In the email, there will be a link to a form. You'll need to read the new privacy policy and agree to it if you're happy with it. You must do this by 11:00am on the 26th to keep your account.
Alternatively, you can DO IT RIGHT NOW using this form.
We'll keep reminding you all over the next week to make sure you do this.
If you opt-in, you will keep your account and data.
If you don't opt-in, your posts will be anonymised and your account will be deleted.
--
If you have any questions, please put them below. And spread the word if you know other Mixers who might not be aware that this is happening - it would be a massive help.
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EDIT: Deadline changed to 11:00am on the 26th rather than midnight on the 25th.
EDIT 2: The email asking you to opt-in has been sent out. If you don't see it, check your junk folder!
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At least I hope I’ve done it and I hope I’ve done it right.
There should be a way for us to double check for you over the next few days if you're worried.
If I haven’t do I need do it again ?
The one off your posts I believe. Mine’s capital up there too but on my profile it isn’t.
oh so would be lower case
Yes please check for me if you can as I’m worried I’ve typed the username in wrong.
Yeah I think so. I have to type it that way to tag you. So I assume it’s that
To be safe, go with whatever the version is on your posts. That's the same version moderators see when we're trying to find you on our system. (But I don't think the capital matters!)
oh ok thankyou
Want to hurt me… go ahead
Wish to bully me…I’m used to it
Want to talk crap about me…go on then
Want to make me cry…feel free
I imagine that would've been the one for either YV or the newsletter if you were signed up for either of those. The community email however hasn't been sent (yet) so the link here would be the accurate one for the boards and chatwee I believe:)
That might be the newsletter email, unless you’re in a youth voice group. You’ll need to do this one as well if you’re wanting to keep your account on these boards.
Also, will we need to do this for chat aswell @JustV? Or is chatwee different, or will we have to register again?
"The way that I have found the light in my life is through the expressive arts because I know that I will be accepted for the way I am." ~ Me
"I'm going to get strong again and see you soon. " ~ Anonymous
You'll need to do this in addition to that, and you can either do it using the form linked in the main post or by waiting for the email to reach you (which will be pretty soon).
In fact I’m already seeing a few old names in the online list, hey everyone!!
Edit: like I've got the same email on everything apart from chatwee so should I leave it or fill out the form again using my other email?
You'll hear more about this later, but for Support Groups everyone will just need to sign up again. But you don't need to worry about that, we'll keep you in the loop.
So to answer your question: all that matters is your login for this platform.
And nice!