CCPA Compliance
At LedgerBeat, we are committed to respecting your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and its amendment, the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). This page explains how these laws apply to our website and how you can exercise your rights as a California resident.
Scope and Applicability
The CCPA/CPRA applies to businesses that collect personal information of California residents and meet certain thresholds. While LedgerBeat does not require user registration or store personal data in a database, we do collect limited personal information through automated means such as cookies, web analytics, and server logs. This includes IP addresses, browser types, device identifiers, and usage patterns. As a business operating online and serving California residents, we comply with CCPA/CPRA requirements.
Your Rights Under CCPA/CPRA
As a California resident, you have the following rights:
- Right to Know: You can 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 the deletion of your personal information we have collected, subject to certain 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 for monetary consideration, we may allow third-party analytics and advertising partners to collect data via cookies for targeted advertising, which may constitute "sharing" under CPRA.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: You may exercise your rights without being denied goods or services, charged different prices, or given a different level of service.
- Right to Correct: You may request correction of inaccurate personal information we hold about you.
- Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: You may limit our use of sensitive personal information (e.g., precise geolocation) to only what is necessary to provide services.
How We Comply
We do not maintain a user account system or store personal data beyond what is automatically collected for operational and analytical purposes. We use third-party services like Google Analytics and advertising pixels that may collect data under CCPA/CPRA definitions. We do not sell personal information for money, but we recognize that cookie-based advertising may constitute "sharing." To comply:
- We provide a clear "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link on our homepage.
- We honor global privacy controls (GPC) sent by browsers.
- We do not retain personal data longer than necessary for analytics and security.
- We conduct regular reviews of third-party data processors to ensure compliance.
Data We Process
The personal information we collect includes:
- IP addresses
- Browser and device identifiers
- Usage patterns and page views
- Cookie identifiers
- Geolocation data (approximate, based on IP)
- Referral URLs
This data is collected automatically and is not linked to your name, email, or other direct identifiers unless you voluntarily provide it via a contact form.
Legal Basis for Processing
Under CCPA/CPRA, businesses are not required to establish a legal basis for processing as under GDPR. However, our collection of data is for legitimate business purposes including website functionality, analytics, security, and improving user experience. We do not collect data for purposes unrelated to our services.
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise your rights under CCPA/CPRA, please contact us using one of the following methods:
- Email us at [email protected] with the subject line "CCPA Request".
- Include your full name, California address, and the specific right you wish to exercise.
- For verification, we may ask for additional information to confirm your identity, such as the email address you used to contact us or details about your recent website activity.
If you are using an authorized agent to submit a request, please provide written proof of authorization and verify your own identity directly with us.
Response Timeframes
We will acknowledge your request within 10 business days and respond fully within 45 days. If more time is needed, we will notify you and explain the reason for the delay. We may extend the response period by an additional 45 days if reasonably necessary.
No Discrimination Policy
LedgerBeat does not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA/CPRA rights. You will not be denied access to our content, charged different prices, or receive a different level of service because you chose to opt out, delete your data, or make a request.
Updates and Changes
We may update this CCPA Compliance page periodically to reflect changes in law or our practices. Any material changes will be posted here with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this page regularly.
Contact Information
For questions, requests, or complaints regarding your CCPA/CPRA rights, please contact:
James Stanitz
1900 Davis St
San Leandro, CA 94577
Email: [email protected]
You may also file a complaint with the California Attorney General’s Office if you believe your rights have been violated.
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