Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 12, 2025

Thank you for visiting the aarr.org ("Website"), owned and operated by AARR, LLC ("we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Website, including through third-party advertising. Access to our Website is free and does not require a subscription.

By using our Website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide a personalized experience, improve our services, and deliver relevant advertisements. The types of information we collect include:

a. Information You Provide

• Personally Identifiable Information (PII): When you sign up for newsletters, comment on content, make purchases, join memberships, or submit contact forms, we may collect your name, mailing address, email address, phone number, or payment information.
• User-Generated Content: Information you submit, such as comments, feedback, or form submissions.
• Surveys or Promotions: Information provided when participating in surveys, contests, or promotional activities.

b. Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: We collect data about your interactions with our Website, such as pages visited, time spent, links clicked, and referral sources.
• Device and Browser Information: Information about your device, including IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We and our third-party partners use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance functionality, analyze usage, and serve personalized ads. Cookies may be:
  • Essential Cookies: Required for Website functionality (e.g., maintaining user sessions).
  • Analytics Cookies: Collect data on user behavior to improve our services.
  • Advertising Cookies: Enable personalized ads by third-party ad networks.

c. Information from Third Parties

• Advertising Partners: Third-party ad networks collect data to deliver personalized ads based on your interests and browsing behavior across websites.
• Analytics Providers: We use third-party services to collect aggregated data about Website usage and performance.
• Social Media Platforms: If you interact with our content via social media (e.g., sharing posts), we may receive information like your username or profile details.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve our Website, including delivering content and user features.
• Personalize your experience, such as recommending content or tailoring advertisements.
• Process transactions, such as purchases or membership dues.
• Send newsletters, updates, or promotional materials (with your consent).
• Analyze Website performance and user behavior to enhance our services.
• Serve relevant advertisements through third-party ad networks.
• Detect and prevent fraud or unauthorized activities.
• Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your information as follows:

• Service Providers: We share data with third-party vendors for payment processing, email delivery, analytics, Website hosting, and other services. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
• Advertising Partners: We share non-personally identifiable information (e.g., via cookies) with third-party ad networks to deliver personalized ads. These partners may collect data about your browsing behavior across websites.
• Marketing Partners: With your consent, we may share data with partners for tailored promotions.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required by law, such as in response to a subpoena, court order, or government request.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
• Aggregated Data: We may share anonymized, aggregated data for research, marketing, or analytics purposes.

4. Advertising

We use third-party ad networks to display advertisements on our Website. These partners may use cookies, web beacons, and other technologies to:

• Deliver personalized ads based on your interests and browsing history across websites.
• Collect data, such as your IP address, device information, and browsing behavior, to optimize ad delivery.

You can manage ad preferences or opt out of personalized ads through your browser settings or by visiting:

• Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out
• Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We and our third-party partners use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and serve ads. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or opt out of non-essential cookies via the tools listed in Section 4. Disabling cookies may affect Website functionality.

For EU/EEA/UK/CH users, we obtain your consent for non-essential cookies (e.g., analytics, advertising) through a consent banner, as required by GDPR and UK GDPR. We use a Consent Management Platform to ensure compliance with these laws and ad network requirements.

6. Your Privacy Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information, subject to applicable laws:

• Opt-Out of Marketing: Unsubscribe from promotional emails using the “unsubscribe” link in our emails.
• Access and Update: Request access to or correction of your personal data by updating your account or contacting us.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data, though we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
• Opt-Out of Ads: Opt out of personalized ads via the tools in Section 4.
• Do Not Track: Some browsers support “Do Not Track” signals. We do not currently respond to these signals, as there is no universal standard.

To exercise these rights, please visit our contact page at aarr.org/contact-us. We will respond within the timeframes required by law (e.g., 30 days for GDPR, 45 days for CCPA).

7. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants you additional rights, including:

• The right to know what personal information we collect, use, or disclose about you.
• The right to request deletion of your personal information.
• The right to opt out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal information as defined by CCPA, but you may opt out of data sharing for ads via aarr.org/contact-us or the tools in Section 4).
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights.

To make a CCPA request, please visit aarr.org/contact-us.

8. EU/EEA/UK/CH Privacy Rights (GDPR and UK GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom (UK), or Switzerland (CH), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK GDPR, including:

• The right to access, rectify, or erase your personal data.
• The right to restrict or object to processing.
• The right to data portability.
• The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

Our legal bases for processing your data include:

• Consent: For personalized ads, newsletters, and non-essential cookies.
• Contract: To process transactions or provide requested services (e.g., memberships).
• Legitimate Interests: For analytics, fraud prevention, and Website improvement.

To exercise your GDPR or UK GDPR rights, please visit aarr.org/contact-us.

9. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including:

• Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission.
• Regular monitoring for security vulnerabilities.
• Restricted access to personal information by authorized personnel only.

However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn such information has been collected, we will delete it. Contact us at aarr.org/contact-us if you believe a child under 13 has provided personal information.

11. International Data Transfers

AARR, LLC is based in the United States, and your information may be processed in the U.S. or other countries where our service providers operate. These countries may have different privacy laws than your jurisdiction. We use safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, to protect data transferred outside the EU/EEA/UK/CH.

12. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or services. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” Your continued use of the Website after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please visit our contact page at aarr.org/contact-us. For complaints, you may also contact your local data protection authority.

Thank you for trusting the American Association of Retired Republicans with your personal information. We are committed to respecting your privacy and providing a secure and meaningful experience on our Website.