Updated Privacy Policy for RotationalProgramList.com

This Privacy Policy explains how RotationalProgramList.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information from visitors, subscribers, and users of our website and services (“you” or “your”). It also describes your rights under applicable laws, including U.S. federal and state laws, California privacy regulations, and international data protection frameworks such as the EU's GDPR.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We collect the personal information you voluntarily submit when you subscribe to our newsletter, register for an account, or contact us. This includes your name, email address, company name, job title, and any other information you choose to provide in forms on our website.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect technical and usage information, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and timestamps of your interactions. We also use cookies, tracking pixels, and similar technologies to enhance functionality and track analytics.

1.3 Third-Party Data Sources

We may obtain additional information from third-party service providers, such as analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics) or social login services (e.g., GitHub, LinkedIn), to enrich your profile and improve our services. These providers are bound by confidentiality obligations and are prohibited from using your personal data for their own purposes.

2. Use of Information

2.1 Service Delivery and Communications

We use your personal information to deliver our core services, including sending confirmation emails, welcome messages, and periodic newsletters. We may also use your data to respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.

2.2 Advertising and Sponsorship

Subject to your consent and in compliance with applicable laws, we use your information to personalize and deliver advertisements and sponsored content within our newsletter, welcome emails, and website. We clearly label all sponsored listings, banner ads, and email content as "Sponsored" or "Advertisement" to maintain transparency.

2.3 Analytics and Improvement

We analyze aggregated and de-identified information to understand usage patterns, measure the effectiveness of our content and advertisements, and optimize the user experience on our platform.

2.4 Legal Compliance and Security

We process your information to comply with legal obligations, enforce our terms of service, and protect our rights. We also implement security measures, such as encryption, access controls, and regular security audits, to safeguard your data against unauthorized access or disclosure.

3. Disclosure of Information

3.1 Service Providers

We share personal data with trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website, conducting analytics, sending emails, and processing payments. These vendors are contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality of your information and to use it solely for the services we engage them to perform.

3.2 Advertising Partners

We work with third-party ad networks and sponsors to display advertisements on our website and in our email communications. These partners act only on our instructions and do not receive personal data for their independent use or sale.

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your personal information if required to comply with legal processes, such as court orders or government requests, or to protect our rights, property, and the safety of our users.

3.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your personal data may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will require the acquiring entity to honor the terms of this Privacy Policy.

4. Your Rights and Choices

4.1 U.S. and California Privacy Rights

Under the CCPA/CPRA, California residents have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect and how it is used.
• Request deletion of their personal data, subject to certain exceptions.
• Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information; note that we do not sell your data but may share it with service providers under contract.

4.2 EU and UK (GDPR) Rights

If you reside in the EU or UK, you have the right to:

• Access, rectify, or erase your personal data.
• Restrict or object to our processing of your data.
• Obtain a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Withdraw consent at any time when processing is based on consent.

4.3 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@rotationalprogramlist.com or send a written request to our mailing address. We will verify your identity and respond within the timeframes required by law.

5. Advertising and Sponsorship Transparency

We are committed to transparency in our monetization practices. All sponsored program listings, company profiles, and banner advertisements on our website are prominently labeled as "Sponsored" or "Featured." Email communications containing advertisements or sponsored content will include clear headers such as "Advertisement" or "Sponsored Content." Recipients may opt out of personalized ads by following instructions provided in the email footer.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies. Active subscriber information is retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion. Usage logs and advertising performance data are retained for up to 24 months in aggregated form.

7. Security Measures

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data. These include encryption of data in transit and at rest, access controls, incident response procedures, and regular security assessments. While no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 16, please contact us immediately so we can delete the information.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this document will indicate when the policy was last revised. We encourage you to review this page periodically for updates.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@rotationalprogramlist.com
• Mail: RotationalProgramList.com, PO Box 12345, San Francisco, CA 94104, USA

References

• CAN-SPAM Act Requirements, Federal Trade Commission
• EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• "How We Use Your Data" – Google Analytics Terms
• Best Practices for Email Newsletters, Mailchimp
• Digital Advertising Alliance Self-Regulatory Principles
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• UK Data Protection Act 2018
• Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)