> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.maearth.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.maearth.com/resources-for-donors/user-profile.md).

# User Profile

What is my user profile?

Your user profile is your individual digital identity on the Ma Earth platform. Just like any social media platform, it can include your name, links, photo, and bio, as well as your top causes and projects you've supported.

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To update your profile photo and bio, sign in on Ma Earth, click on your name icon in the top righthand corner of the page, and select "Edit profile."

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<summary><strong>Note for land stewards</strong></summary>

We highly recommend filling in your user profile, as this helps build credibility and trust with donors and potential supporters. People want to know about the people behind the work.

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#### User profile visibility

You can change your visibility settings at any time through your dashboard on Ma Earth. Making your user profile public is optional, but recommended.

**Hidden**

If your user profile is hidden, only your display name and profile image are visible.

**Public (recommended)**

Anyone can see your user profile on Ma Earth.

#### Deleting your user profile

It is possible to delete your user profile directly from the Ma Earth app, as well as request the deletion of the corresponding [Certified](/ma-earth/our-technology/about-certified.md) profile from there.

**Deletion is permanent and cannot be undone after a recovery window of 30 days.**&#x20;

To delete your user profile: Account Settings → Delete account → confirm dialog + opt-in checkbox to also request deletion of Certified profile

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*Note: Certified profile deletion will require additional confirmation by email; keep an eye out for an email from the Certified team asking you to to confirm the deletion request.*


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