Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2026

This Privacy Policy ("Policy") explains how ronntorossian.com (the "Site," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards information about visitors and readers ("you"). We are committed to handling your information responsibly and in compliance with applicable laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where it applies and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the CPRA.

By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms of this Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.

1. Scope of This Policy

This Policy applies to information collected through the Site, including editorial content, contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, and analytics instrumentation. It does not apply to third-party websites, services, or platforms that may be linked from the Site, each of which maintains its own privacy practices.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Contact details such as your name, email address, telephone number, company, and message contents when you submit an inquiry, request a media interview, or otherwise correspond with us.
  • Subscription data if you opt in to receive editorial updates or commentary by email.
  • Professional information you voluntarily share when reaching out about speaking engagements, partnerships, or press requests.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

  • Device and browser data including IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device identifiers, and screen resolution.
  • Usage data such as the pages you visit, time spent on pages, referring URLs, exit pages, and clickstream behavior.
  • Approximate location derived from your IP address (for example, country and region — not precise geolocation).
  • Cookies and similar technologies as described in our Cookie Policy.

3. How We Use Information

  • To respond to inquiries, media requests, and other correspondence you initiate.
  • To deliver, maintain, and improve the editorial content and features of the Site.
  • To analyze traffic patterns and understand how readers engage with our content.
  • To detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent activity, abuse, and security incidents.
  • To comply with legal obligations, court orders, and lawful requests from public authorities.
  • To send transactional or editorial communications where you have opted in.

4. Legal Bases for Processing (EEA / UK Visitors)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we process your personal data on one or more of the following legal bases: (a) your consent; (b) performance of a contract or steps taken at your request prior to entering a contract; (c) compliance with a legal obligation; and (d) our legitimate interests in operating and improving the Site, where those interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms.

5. Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service providers who perform functions on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, email delivery, and security monitoring, and who are contractually obligated to safeguard your information.
  • Legal compliance where disclosure is necessary to comply with applicable law, regulation, legal process, or enforceable governmental request.
  • Protection of rights to enforce our terms, protect the safety of any person, address fraud or security issues, or defend against legal claims.
  • Business transfers in connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, or sale of assets, subject to customary confidentiality protections.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting obligations. Retention periods vary depending on the nature of the information and the context of collection. When information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

7. International Data Transfers

The Site is operated from the United States. If you access the Site from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in the United States or other jurisdictions where data protection laws may differ. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you.
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Request deletion of personal information, subject to legal exceptions.
  • Object to or restrict certain processing activities.
  • Request portability of information you have provided.
  • Withdraw consent at any time, without affecting prior lawful processing.
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at ronn@5wpr.com. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling a request.

9. Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure, or access. No method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is fully secure, however, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

11. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, products, and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any site you visit.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of the Policy and, where appropriate, provide additional notice.

13. Contact

Questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Policy can be directed to ronn@5wpr.com.