Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 15, 2026
Last Updated: January 15, 2026

Ridgeline Continuity Press LLC ("Ridgeline," "we," "us," or "our") operates the website located at www.ridgelinecontinuity.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our Site or interact with our services. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in two categories: information you provide directly and information collected automatically.

Information You Provide

When you subscribe to our newsletter, submit a contact form, or otherwise communicate with us, you may provide us with:

• Name
• Email address
• Company name (optional)
• Message content submitted through contact forms
• Any other information you voluntarily include in communications with us

We do not collect payment information, Social Security numbers, government-issued identification numbers, or other sensitive personal data through the Site.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• IP address (which may be truncated or anonymized)
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring URL
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Date and time of access
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
• Screen resolution

This information is collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies as described in Section 5 below.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Newsletter delivery: To send you our weekly newsletter and related editorial content if you have subscribed.
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries, messages, and feedback submitted through contact forms or email.
• Site improvement: To analyze how visitors use the Site, identify technical issues, and improve content and user experience.
• Analytics: To understand aggregate traffic patterns, popular content, and reader engagement metrics.
• Legal compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not use your personal information for automated decision-making or profiling.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers: We work with third-party service providers who assist us with email delivery, website hosting, and analytics. These providers are contractually obligated to use your information only for the purposes of providing services to us and to maintain appropriate security measures.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, in response to a valid subpoena, court order, or other legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Ridgeline Continuity Press LLC, our users, or others.
• Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred to the successor entity.

We do not share your email address with other publishers, advertisers, or marketing partners.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected:

• Newsletter subscribers: We retain your email address and subscription preferences for as long as you remain subscribed. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in each newsletter email, and we will remove your email address from our active mailing list within 10 business days.
• Contact form submissions: We retain messages and associated contact information for up to 24 months after the last communication, after which they are deleted.
• Analytics data: Automatically collected technical data is retained in aggregate form for up to 26 months.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Site uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and collect analytics data. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser.

We use the following types of cookies:

• Strictly necessary cookies: Required for the Site to function properly, such as remembering your cookie consent preferences. These cannot be disabled.
• Analytics cookies: Used to collect aggregate information about how visitors interact with the Site, including pages visited, time on page, and traffic sources. This data helps us improve our content and user experience.

We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking cookies for behavioral advertising purposes.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. However, blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect the functionality of the Site. For more information about managing cookies, visit your browser's help documentation.

6. Your Rights Under California Law (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

• Right to know: You have the right to request that we disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the categories of sources from which the information was collected, the business or commercial purpose for collecting the information, and the categories of third parties with whom we shared the information.
• Right to delete: You have the right to request that we delete the personal information we have collected about you, subject to certain exceptions permitted by law.
• Right to correct: You have the right to request that we correct inaccurate personal information we maintain about you.
• Right to opt out of sale or sharing: We do not sell your personal information or share it for cross-context behavioral advertising. Because we do not engage in these practices, there is no need to opt out, but we include this disclosure for transparency.
• Right to non-discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your rights under the CCPA/CPRA.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at editors@ridgelinecontinuity.com or by mail at: Ridgeline Continuity Press LLC, 321 North Clark Street, Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60654. We will respond to verifiable consumer requests within 45 days of receipt. If we need additional time, we will inform you of the reason and the extension period in writing.

To verify your identity when you submit a request, we may ask you to provide information that matches the information we have on file for you, such as your email address and the approximate date you subscribed or contacted us.

7. Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers transmit "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals. Because there is no universally accepted standard for how to respond to DNT signals, we do not currently respond to them. However, as noted above, we do not use advertising cookies or engage in cross-site behavioral tracking.

8. Children's Privacy

The Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16 years of age. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you believe a child under 16 has provided us with personal information, please contact us at the address below.

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encrypted data transmission (HTTPS), access controls for internal systems, and regular review of our data collection and storage practices.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. If we make material changes, we will provide notice through the Site or by email to active subscribers. Your continued use of the Site after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or have concerns about how we handle your information, please contact us:

Ridgeline Continuity Press LLC
321 North Clark Street, Suite 1400
Chicago, IL 60654
Email: editors@ridgelinecontinuity.com
Phone: +1 (312) 784-5093