Effective Date: September 1, 2026

PRIVACY POLICY

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:

• Your name
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Organization or media outlet
• Event or program information
• Proposed dates and locations
• Requested topics
• Audience size
• Budget or honorarium information
• Travel requirements
• Website addresses
• Messages and other information submitted through forms
• Email subscription preferences

Please do not submit sensitive personal information through the Website unless specifically requested.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Website, certain information may be collected automatically through cookies, analytics tools, server logs, and similar technologies. This information may include:

• IP address
• Browser and device type
• Operating system
• Referring website
• Pages visited
• Links clicked
• Approximate location
• Date and time of access
• Website performance and usage information

2. How We Use Information

We may use collected information to:

• Operate, maintain, secure, and improve the Website
• Respond to appearance, media, speaking, and interview requests
• Communicate about scheduling and opportunities
• Send newsletters, announcements, research updates, media appearances, and other requested communications
• Manage mailing lists and contact records
• Understand how visitors use the Website
• Detect spam, fraud, abuse, and security threats
• Maintain business and administrative records
• Comply with applicable legal obligations
• Protect our rights, users, and operations

Submitting an appearance request does not guarantee Ryan Mauro’s interest, acceptance, or availability.

3. Email Communications and Mailchimp

The Website uses Mailchimp to manage email subscriptions and distribute communications. When you subscribe, information such as your name, email address, signup source, preferences, and associated tags may be transferred to and processed by Mailchimp.

You may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in an email. Unsubscribing from marketing emails does not prevent us from sending necessary administrative or transactional communications.

Mailchimp processes information according to its own privacy practices and terms.

4. Appearance and Inquiry Forms

Information submitted through the “Invite Ryan” or similar inquiry forms may be reviewed by Ryan Mauro and authorized members of his team. It may be used to evaluate the request, communicate with the requester, coordinate scheduling, and maintain records.

Form submissions may be transmitted or stored using third-party website, form, email, hosting, security, or communication providers.

5. Donations and Third-Party Transactions

Donation buttons and links may direct you to a separate website operated by a third-party donation processor or fiscal sponsor.

RyanMauro.com does not directly collect or store complete payment-card or banking information entered on a third-party donation platform. The third party’s privacy policy, terms, fees, refund policies, tax representations, and security practices govern information submitted through that service.

A link from RyanMauro.com to a donation platform does not alter the legal or tax status of Ryan Mauro, The Mauro Institute, or any related project. Donors should review the information presented by the receiving organization before contributing.

6. Cookies and Analytics

The Website may use cookies and similar technologies for:

• Essential website functionality
• Security and fraud prevention
• Remembering preferences
• Traffic measurement
• Performance monitoring
• Understanding visitor behavior

You may limit cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain Website features.

If analytics or advertising services are added or materially changed, this Privacy Policy should be updated to identify those practices.

7. How We Share Information

We may share information with:

• Website hosting, maintenance, security, analytics, and technology providers
• Email marketing and contact-management providers, including Mailchimp
• Form-processing and communication providers
• Donation processors or fiscal sponsors when you follow a donation link
• Contractors and team members who need the information to perform authorized work
• Professional advisers, such as attorneys and accountants
• Government authorities or other parties when required by law
• Parties involved in a merger, transfer, restructuring, or similar organizational transaction

We do not sell personal information for money. We do not knowingly share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

8. External Websites and Embedded Content

The Website may contain links to or embedded content from third-party services, including YouTube, social-media platforms, project websites, news outlets, research sources, donation platforms, and other external websites.

Those services may collect information according to their own privacy policies. We do not control and are not responsible for their content, availability, security, or privacy practices.

9. Data Retention

We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:

• Provide requested communications or services
• Evaluate and manage inquiries
• Maintain appropriate records
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce agreements
• Meet legal, security, and operational requirements

Retention periods may vary according to the type of information and the reason it was collected.

10. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information. However, no website, email system, database, or internet transmission can be guaranteed completely secure.

11. Your Choices and Privacy Requests

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights concerning your personal information, including the ability to request access, correction, or deletion.

To submit a request, contact:

[PRIVACY CONTACT EMAIL]

We may need to verify your identity before completing a request. Certain information may be retained when required by law or for legitimate legal, security, or recordkeeping purposes.

12. Children’s Privacy

The Website is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us so that we can review and delete it when appropriate.

13. International Visitors

The Website is operated from the United States. If you access it from another country, your information may be transferred to, stored in, or processed in the United States or other locations where our service providers operate.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Website after an update constitutes acknowledgment of the revised policy.

15. Contact

Questions or privacy requests may be sent to:
inquiries@ryanmauro.com