CCPA Compliance

At HWBTA, we are committed to respecting your privacy rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and its amendments under the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). This page explains how these laws apply to you and how you can exercise your rights.

Scope and Applicability

The CCPA/CPRA applies to California residents. While HWBTA is an informational blog with no user registration or account system, we may collect certain personal information automatically through website analytics, cookies, and server logs. This includes IP addresses, browser types, device identifiers, and usage patterns. We do not sell or share your personal information for monetary or valuable consideration.

Your Rights Under CCPA/CPRA

As a California resident, you have the following rights:

• Right to Know: You can request details about the personal information we have collected about you in the past 12 months.
• Right to Delete: You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing: You have the right to opt out of any sale or sharing of your personal information. We do not sell or share your data, but you may still exercise this right.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: You will not be denied services, charged different prices, or receive a different quality of service for exercising your CCPA/CPRA rights.
• Right to Correct: You may request correction of inaccurate personal information we hold about you.

How We Comply

We do not maintain databases of personal information. Any data collected is limited to anonymous analytics and log files used solely to improve site performance and user experience. We do not track users across websites for targeted advertising, nor do we engage in data brokering. We honor all valid CCPA/CPRA requests through our designated contact channels.

Data We Process

Under CCPA/CPRA, the personal information we may collect includes:

• Internet or other electronic network activity (e.g., pages visited, time spent)
• Device identifiers and IP addresses
• Usage patterns and browsing behavior

We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or financial information unless voluntarily submitted through our contact form.

Legal Basis for Processing

Our processing of personal information is based on legitimate business interests, including website functionality, security, analytics, and improving content relevance. We do not rely on consent for these activities under CCPA/CPRA.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise your CCPA/CPRA rights, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

Include your full name, California residency confirmation, and specify the right you wish to exercise (e.g., “I want to know what data you have about me” or “I want to delete my data”). We may request additional verification to confirm your identity.

Authorized agents may submit requests on your behalf, provided they present written permission and proof of identity.

Response Timeframes

We will acknowledge your request within 10 business days and respond within 45 calendar days. If more time is needed, we will notify you and explain the reason for the delay, with a maximum extension of 45 additional days.

No Discrimination Policy

We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights under the CCPA/CPRA. You will not be denied services, charged different rates, or receive a lower quality of service because you chose to access, delete, or opt out of the processing of your personal information.

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, requests, or complaints regarding your CCPA/CPRA rights, please contact:

Name: Brennan Lockridge
Email: [email protected]
Address: 5215 Oakton St, Skokie, IL 60077, United States