Privacy and Cookie Policy
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: June 15, 2025
Entity Name: The Independent PAC™
Website: https://www.theindependentPAC.com
Contact: [email protected]
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how The Independent PAC™ ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, stores, and discloses personal information when users ("you," "User") access or interact with our website, digital products, programs, or communications. This Policy complies with applicable U.S. and California privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). By using our site or services, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.
2. Personal Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal information:
Identifiers: name, email address, mailing address (if provided), IP address, state of practice, and business information.
Commercial Information: products or services purchased, payment records, communication logs.
Internet/Device Information: device type, browser data, session time, referring pages, activity logs, and analytics.
User-Generated Content: comments, feedback, and materials submitted through contact forms or discussion forums.
We do not knowingly collect:
Social Security numbers
Government-issued ID numbers
Protected health information (PHI)
Biometric identifiers
3. How Information Is Collected
We collect information:
Directly from you (e.g., signups, form submissions, enrollment)
Automatically through cookies and analytics tools (e.g., browser sessions, activity logs)
From third-party vendors (e.g., Stripe, analytics, email marketing services)
4. How We Use Your Information
We use personal information to:
Provide, personalize, and improve access to our educational offerings
Communicate program updates, transaction notices, and customer service messages
Analyze usage to improve our offeringsProcess payments securely through third-party processors
Enforce our Terms of Service and prevent abuse
We do not sell personal data. We only share it with vetted third parties as needed to fulfill contractual or legal obligations.
5. Retention Periods
We retain data only for as long as it is necessary for our business or legal needs:
Data Type
Retention Period
Course registration info
6 years (for tax/legal)
Website analytics
2 years
Emails and messages
Indefinitely, unless deleted by request
Payment records
6 years
Forum posts
Indefinitely
You may request deletion of your personal data unless a legal exception applies.
6. Your Rights Under California Law
If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal data we collect and how we use it, request access to your data, request deletion of your personal data (with exceptions), correct inaccurate personal data, opt out of data sharing (we do not sell your information).
To exercise your rights, contact us at: [email protected]. We will respond within 45 days.
7. Your Responsibilities
You agree that it is your responsibility to maintain accurate and lawful content within any submissions or communications.You are solely responsible for complying with laws and licensure requirements in your state or jurisdiction.This site is intended for adult users. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18.
8. Security Measures
We implement commercially reasonable safeguards, including:
SSL encryption
Password-protected access
Secure storage protocols
However, no system is 100% secure. By using the site, you acknowledge the inherent risks of transmitting data online.
9. Third-Party Services
We work with trusted third-party service providers (e.g., Stripe, Google Analytics, ConvertKit). These providers are contractually obligated to handle your data securely and only as needed to fulfill their services.
Cookie Policy
Cookies are small files stored on your browser that help enhance your experience. We use cookies for authentication, functionality, and analytics purposes.
Types of Cookies We Use:
Essential Cookies – enable navigation and core site functionality
Functional Cookies – store preferences and personalization
Analytics Cookies – track behavior and help improve services (e.g., Google Analytics)Marketing Cookies (if applicable) – used only with explicit consent to track ad performance
You may disable cookies via your browser settings. However, some features may not function properly.
10. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. When we do, the “Effective Date” above will be revised. It is your responsibility to review the Policy periodically for changes.
11. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy or Cookie Policy, or wish to exercise your rights:
The Independent PAC™
Email:
Website:
Based in California, USA