privacy policy
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: June 16, 2025
Welcome to rosspalmer.com. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
By using this site, you consent to this policy. If you're in the EU, UK, or California, read on—you’ve got rights. If you’re elsewhere, don’t worry, I still treat your data with respect.
1. Who’s Behind This Site?
Hi, I’m Ross Palmer, and this site is owned and operated by me. You can reach me at:
Email: rp@rosspalmer.com
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 4152
Glendale, CA 91222
2. What Data I Collect
I collect two types of data:
a. Personal Information You Provide
- Name and email address (e.g. when filling out contact forms or signing up for a newsletter)
- Messages or inquiries you send
b. Automatically Collected Data
- Cookies and tracking tech: For basic analytics, remembering preferences, and improving site performance.
- Usage data: Browser type, IP address, pages visited, time on site.
I don’t use this data to create creepy profiles or track you across the internet.
3. Why I Collect It (Legal Basis)
Under GDPR, the legal bases for collecting personal data include:
- Consent (you voluntarily fill out a form)
- Legitimate interest (improving the site experience or responding to inquiries)
- Compliance with legal obligations (if law enforcement ever knocks)
4. Your Rights (And How to Use Them)
Under GDPR, you can:
- Access your data
- Request correction or deletion
- Object to processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
Under CCPA, you can:
- Know what personal info is collected, shared, or sold (I don’t sell any)
- Request correction or deletion
- Opt-out of any sale (again, not something I do)
- Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights
To exercise these rights, just email me at rp@rosspalmer.com. I’ll respond within 30 days, usually faster.
5. Sharing Your Info
I only share your info with:
- Trusted service providers (like Google Analytics or email newsletter platforms)
- Legal authorities, if required by law
These providers only get the data they need and must protect it.
6. Data Retention
I keep your data only as long as necessary for its intended use or to comply with legal requirements.
7. Cookies
I use cookies for:
- Analytics
- Remembering preferences
You can adjust cookie settings in your browser. For full transparency, you’ll be asked for cookie consent when you first visit the site (because that’s the law, and also just polite).
8. Data Security
I use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data. No system is 100% foolproof, but I do my best.
9. International Users
If you’re visiting from outside the U.S., your data may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. I use service providers that comply with international data protection standards.
10. Changes to This Policy
If this policy changes, I’ll update the date at the top and note significant changes. Check back now and then to stay in the loop.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data rights, email me at rp@rosspalmer.com.
Thanks for being thoughtful about your data—it’s one more way we make the internet a little more human.