⚖️ PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: 21/03/2026
Website: https://ryanthompsonforda.com/

1. INTRODUCTION

Ryan Thompson for DA (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

This Policy is designed to comply with applicable U.S. privacy laws, including but not limited to:

• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA)
• California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA)
• Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)
• Colorado Privacy Act (CPA)
• Other applicable U.S. federal and state laws

If you are accessing the site from outside the United States, additional laws such as GDPR may apply.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

A. Personal Identifiers

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address

B. Internet Activity

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Pages visited and time spent

C. Voluntarily Provided Information

• Contact form submissions
• Campaign donations or inquiries

Under U.S. privacy laws, businesses must disclose what data is collected and why.

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain the website
• Respond to inquiries and requests
• Process donations or campaign interactions
• Improve user experience and analytics
• Send updates, newsletters, or campaign communications
• Comply with legal obligations

4. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING (IF APPLICABLE)

Where required (e.g., GDPR), we process data based on:

• Your consent
• Legitimate interests
• Legal compliance

5. SHARING OF INFORMATION

We may share your information with:

• Service providers (hosting, analytics, email platforms)
• Legal authorities when required
• Campaign or political partners (if applicable and disclosed)

We do NOT sell personal data unless explicitly stated.

Under CCPA, users must be informed about whether their data is sold or shared.

6. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS (U.S.)

Depending on your state of residence, you may have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data
• Request deletion of your data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Opt-out of sale or sharing of personal data
• Limit use of sensitive personal information

California residents specifically have the right to:

• Know what personal data is collected
• Request deletion
• Opt-out of sale (“Do Not Sell or Share”)

To exercise your rights, contact us at:
📧 [Insert Email Address]

7. DO NOT SELL OR SHARE (CCPA NOTICE)

If applicable, California residents may opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information by clicking:
👉 “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information”

CCPA requires a clear opt-out mechanism on websites.

8. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Enhance website functionality
• Analyze traffic and usage
• Personalize user experience

Users may control cookies through browser settings.

9. DATA RETENTION

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes

10. DATA SECURITY

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information.

However, no system is 100% secure.

11. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY (COPPA)

This website is not intended for children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If we discover such data, it will be deleted promptly.

12. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

This website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

13. INTERNATIONAL USERS (GDPR NOTICE)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you may have additional rights, including:

• Data portability
• Right to object
• Right to lodge a complaint

GDPR requires transparent and accessible privacy notices.

14. UPDATES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Regular updates are recommended to stay compliant with evolving laws.

15. CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your rights:

Ryan Thompson for DA
[Insert Address]
📧 Email: [Insert Email]
📞 Phone: [Insert Phone]