CCPA Compliance
Introduction
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), grants California residents specific rights regarding their personal information. This page explains how Shareholders United complies with these rights, even though we do not collect personal information through registration or databases.
Scope and Applicability
This CCPA compliance page applies to all visitors from the state of California. While Shareholders United is an informational blog with no user accounts or stored databases, we may collect limited personal information automatically through cookies, web analytics, and server logs. This includes IP addresses, browser types, and usage patterns.
Your Rights Under CCPA/CPRA
- Right to Know: You may request details about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you in the past 12 months.
- Right to Delete: You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal exceptions.
- Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing: You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. While we do not sell personal information, we use third-party analytics tools that may engage in targeted advertising.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.
- Right to Correction: You may request correction of inaccurate personal information we hold about you.
How We Comply
Shareholders United does not sell personal information. We use cookies and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to improve site functionality and understand user behavior. These tools may collect IP addresses and browsing data. We do not retain this data beyond what is necessary for statistical analysis and do not link it to individual identities.
Data We Process
Under CCPA, the personal information we may collect includes:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Cookie identifiers
This data is collected automatically and is not linked to names, email addresses, or other identifiers unless voluntarily provided through a contact form.
Legal Basis for Processing
Our processing is based on legitimate interest to maintain and improve our informational website, ensure security, and analyze traffic. We do not rely on consent for these activities under CCPA, but we honor opt-out requests.
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise your CCPA rights, please send a request to our designated email: [email protected]. Include:
- Your full name
- Your California residency status
- Specific right you wish to exercise (e.g., "Delete my data" or "Access my information")
- Any supporting details (e.g., IP address used, approximate date of visit)
We may verify your identity by matching your request with information you’ve previously provided through our contact form.
Response Timeframes
We will respond to your request within 45 days of receipt. If additional time is needed, we will notify you within the initial 45-day period and explain the reason for the delay. The maximum response time is 90 days.
No Discrimination Policy
Shareholders United does not and will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights. You will not be denied services, charged different prices, or receive a different quality of service because you chose to opt out or request deletion.
Updates and Changes
We may update this CCPA Compliance page periodically. Any changes will be posted here with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this page regularly.
Contact Information
For questions about your CCPA rights or to submit a request, please contact:
William Patterson
2727 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55406, United States
Email: [email protected]