Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 22, 2025

At RickyDana.org (“Site”), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and your rights under applicable laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).

1. Information We Collect

Personal Data. Name, email address, mailing address, phone number — only when you voluntarily provide it (for example, contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, donations).
Usage Data. Technical details (IP address, browser type/version, device type, pages visited, session duration) collected via cookies and analytics tools.
Cookies & Tracking. We use cookies and similar technologies to remember preferences, analyze site performance, and improve your experience. You may disable cookies via your browser settings, but some features may not function properly.

2. How We Use Your Data

To respond to inquiries and provide requested services.
To send newsletters or updates (only with your explicit consent).
To improve site functionality, user experience, and security.
To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Consent. When you opt in to newsletters or contact forms.
Legitimate interest. For analytics, site security, and fraud prevention.
Legal compliance. To meet statutory obligations or law enforcement requests.

4. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined above, or as required by law.

Newsletter and contact-form data: retained until you withdraw consent or request deletion.
Analytics and usage data: retained for up to 24 months, then aggregated or anonymized.

5. Your Rights

You may exercise any of the following rights under applicable law:

Access. Request a copy of your personal data.
Rectification. Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Erasure. Delete your personal data, where legal.
Restriction. Limit or suspend processing.
Portability. Receive your data in a machine-readable format.
Withdraw consent. Opt out of marketing communications at any time.
Do Not Sell My Personal Information. We do not sell your personal data. Under CCPA, you may request that we confirm this in writing.

To exercise these rights, please email

danar@rickydana.org
. We will respond within 30 days.

6. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share it only with:

Service providers (hosting, analytics, email delivery) under strict confidentiality.
Legal authorities when required by law or to protect our rights.

7. Security Measures

We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures (encryption, secure access controls) to safeguard your data. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

8. International Transfers

Your data may be stored or processed outside your country. Whenever we transfer data internationally, we use appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).

9. Children’s Privacy

This Site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently done so, contact us to request deletion.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy at any time. The “Last updated” date above will reflect changes. Continued use of the Site constitutes your acceptance.

11. Contact Information

For questions or to exercise your rights, email

danar@rickydana.org

or mail us at:

Dana for District 4

PO Box 343, Marshall, MO 65340