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Privacy Policy for Ryan Gildea Productions

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Welcome to Ryan Gildea Productions (https://www.ryangildea.com). I provide music production, mixing, and mastering services for independent artists.

This Privacy Policy explains what personal information is collected when you visit this website or reach out regarding a project, why it is collected, how it is handled, and the choices and rights you have regarding your data.

1. Information Collected and Why

Personal data is collected directly from you when you submit a project inquiry, as well as automatically through technology built into the website:

Contact and Project Inquiries: When you submit a message through the website contact or inquiry form, information such as your name, email address, artist/band name, and project details is collected.
- Purpose: To respond to your inquiry, discuss your project, provide quotes, and manage ongoing production communications.
Technical and Usage Data: When you browse the website, standard technical information is automatically logged, including your IP address, browser type, device details, and pages viewed.
- Purpose: To ensure the website functions reliably, display content properly on your device, and understand site traffic.
Advertising and Attribution Data: In connection with promotional campaigns (such as on Meta or Google), tracking tags record visitor engagement and conversions.
- Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness of marketing efforts and display relevant advertisements to interested artists.

Online payments or credit card transactions are not processed directly through this website.

2. Tools and Third-Party Services Used

Your personal information is not sold or rented to third parties. Data is shared only with specific service providers necessary to operate the website, manage client communication, and run marketing campaigns:

GoHighLevel (via Six Figure Creative / Clients By Design): Powers the website hosting, landing pages, form capture, client relationship management (CRM), and email communication.
Meta Platforms (Facebook & Instagram): Meta Pixel and conversion tracking tools measure ad performance and deliver targeted advertising.
Google (Google Ads & Analytics): Used for site analytics and digital advertising performance tracking.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

This website uses cookies (small text files stored on your device) and similar tracking scripts:

Essential and Functional Cookies: Necessary for the GoHighLevel site engine to operate securely, maintain visitor sessions, and handle form submissions.
Marketing and Analytics Cookies: Placed by platforms like Meta and Google to track user actions, evaluate marketing campaigns, and serve relevant ads across other websites.

You can manage or disable cookies through your web browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may impact the functionality of inquiry forms on the site.

4. Data Retention

Your personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:

Inquiry and Client Communications: Retained within the CRM system for the duration of our professional relationship, or up to 24 months after the last active communication if a project does not move forward, unless you request earlier deletion.
Marketing and Advertising Identifiers: Cookie and pixel data stored via third-party advertising tools generally expire according to platform standards (typically between 30 days and 13 months).

5. Accessing, Updating, or Deleting Your Data

You have the right to request access to the personal data held about you, correct any inaccurate information, or request the deletion of your personal records.

To make a request, email [email protected]. Requests are handled promptly and at no charge.

6. International Visitors: UK, EU, and EEA (GDPR)

If you are visiting from the United Kingdom (UK), European Union (EU), or European Economic Area (EEA), your personal information is processed under the following lawful bases established by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Performance of a Contract / Pre-Contractual Steps: Processing inquiry details to discuss project requirements and provide service proposals before entering an agreement.
Legitimate Interests: Operating, securing, and maintaining the website, as well as managing business relationships with prospective clients.
Consent: Processing data submitted for optional newsletter updates or marketing cookies and ad tracking pixels. You may withdraw your consent at any time.

Your GDPR Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

Access the personal data held about you.
Request rectification (correction) of inaccurate personal data.
Request erasure ("right to be forgotten").
Restrict processing of your personal data.
Request data portability to receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.

International Transfers

Ryan Gildea Productions is based in Rhode Island, United States. Service platforms like GoHighLevel, Meta, and Google store and process data on servers located in the United States and other global facilities. These transfers rely on approved legal safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and the EU–U.S. Data Privacy Framework.

Supervisory Authorities

If you believe your data has been handled unlawfully, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority:

In the UK: The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
In the EU/EEA: Your local Data Protection Authority (DPA) within your member state.

7. California Residents (CCPA / CPRA Notice)

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), formally applies to businesses meeting specific thresholds (such as annual gross revenues exceeding $25 million, buying/receiving/selling personal data of 100,000+ California consumers, or deriving 50%+ of revenue from selling or sharing data). While Ryan Gildea Productions does not meet these thresholds, the following transparency standards are maintained for California visitors:

Categories Collected: Identifiers (name, email address, IP address), internet/network activity (browsing interactions on this site), and commercial information (service inquiries).
Sources: Direct user submission (forms) and automatic browser tracking (cookies/pixels).
Purposes: Responding to inquiries and evaluating digital advertising campaigns.
Sale and Sharing of Personal Information: Personal information is not sold for monetary compensation. However, utilizing third-party advertising pixels (such as Meta or Google) is classified under California law as "sharing" personal data for cross-context behavioral advertising.

California Consumer Rights

California residents have the right to:

Know what personal information is collected, disclosed, or shared.
Request deletion of their personal information.
Correct inaccurate personal information.
Opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
Not receive discriminatory treatment for exercising these privacy rights.

To exercise these rights, submit a request via email to [email protected] or use the contact form at https://www.ryangildea.com. You can also configure your browser to broadcast an opt-out preference signal, such as the Global Privacy Control (GPC), which will be respected.