Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 9/01/2024
Last Updated: 9/27/2025
RLA Publishing (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://www.rlapublishing.com (the “Site”). Please read this policy carefully. By using our Site or services, you agree to the terms outlined here.
When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information when you interact with our Site:
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Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, billing/shipping information, and any details you provide when contacting us or signing up for services.
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Account Information: If you create an account, we may store login credentials and related profile details.
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Payment Information: Processed securely through third-party payment processors. We do not store full credit card details.
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Automatically Collected Information: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages visited, and cookies or tracking technologies.
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User-Generated Content: Information you voluntarily provide in forms, comments, or uploads.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
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Provide, operate, and improve our services.
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Communicate with you regarding updates, offers, or customer service inquiries.
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Process transactions and deliver purchased products or services.
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Personalize user experience and improve our Site.
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Comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud.
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:
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Service Providers: Trusted third parties that assist with payment processing, hosting, analytics, marketing, or order fulfillment.
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Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, or to protect rights, property, or safety.
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Business Transfers: If we merge, sell, or transfer assets, your information may be included as part of that transaction.
4. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze usage, and provide personalized content. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect Site functionality.
5. Your Privacy Rights
Under California Law (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
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Know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose.
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Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
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Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
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Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (we do not sell personal information).
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Correct inaccurate personal information.
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Limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information.
To exercise your rights, please email us at info@rlapublishing.com with “Privacy Request” in the subject line. We may verify your identity before fulfilling requests.
6. International Data Protection Rights
Because our Site is accessible worldwide, individuals outside of the United States may also have specific rights under applicable privacy laws, including the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK GDPR, and similar laws in other countries.
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or another region with data protection laws, you may have the right to:
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Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
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Rectification: Request corrections of inaccurate or incomplete information.
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Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”).
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Restriction: Limit how we use your information under certain circumstances.
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Data Portability: Receive your personal data in a commonly used, machine-readable format.
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Object: Object to certain processing activities, including direct marketing.
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Withdraw Consent: If processing is based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time.
We process personal information in accordance with applicable law and only when we have a valid legal basis, such as:
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Consent
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Contractual necessity
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Legal obligations
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Legitimate business interests
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@rlapublishing.com. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling such requests.
7. Data Transfers
RLA Publishing is based in the United States. If you access our Site from outside the U.S., please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. where privacy laws may not provide the same level of protection as in your home country.
We take reasonable measures to protect personal information transferred across borders, including implementing standard contractual clauses or relying on other lawful transfer mechanisms as required by applicable law.
8. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
9. Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no online transmission or storage system is 100% secure.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
11. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their policies.
12. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The revised version will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
RLA Publishing
San Diego County, California, USA
Email: info@rlapublishing.com
Website: https://www.rlapublishing.com