Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 8th, 2025.

1. Who we are

Our website is operated by rConnect. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in a safe and responsible manner. Our website address is: https://joinrconnect.com.

2. What personal data we collect and why we collect it

2.1 Comments

Data Collected: When visitors leave comments, we record the information provided in the comment form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string.
Purpose: This data is used primarily for spam detection and to improve user interaction on our site.
Gravatar Integration: An anonymized hash of your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. For details, please review Gravatar’s Privacy Policy.

2.2 Media

Data Collected: If you upload images, please ensure they do not contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS) as this information can be extracted by visitors.
Purpose: To protect your privacy by preventing the unintentional disclosure of location details.

2.3 Contact forms

Data Collected: Information you provide via our contact forms.
Purpose: To respond to inquiries, provide support, and continuously improve our services.

2.4 Cookies

Comment Cookies: When you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies for future convenience. These cookies last for one year.
Login Cookies: For registered users, we set temporary cookies to verify if your browser accepts cookies. These cookies contain no personal data and are removed upon closing your browser. When you log in, additional cookies store your login details and screen preferences. Login cookies generally last for two days (or up to two weeks if “Remember Me” is selected), while screen options cookies last for one year.
Editorial Cookies: When editing or publishing content, a temporary cookie is set to track the article you have recently worked on. This cookie expires after one day.

2.5 Embedded content from other websites

Data Collected: Content embedded from other websites (e.g., videos, images, articles) behaves as if you visited the external site directly.
Purpose: Such external websites may collect your data, use cookies, and track your interactions. Please review the privacy policies of those sites for further details.

2.6 Analytics

Data Collected: We utilize third-party analytics tools to gather insights into website usage.
Purpose: The information is used to understand visitor behavior, enhance site functionality, and optimize content.

3. Raek Data Initiative

As part of our commitment to continuous improvement and community engagement, we have introduced the Raek Data initiative. Under this initiative, we collect first-party information directly from our users for the following purposes:

3.1 Education Purposes

Data Collected: Information related to user interactions, learning behaviors, and content preferences.
Purpose: To develop and tailor educational content, enhance training programs, and provide users with high-quality, relevant educational resources that cater to their needs.

3.2 Community and Product Innovation

Data Collected: Detailed feedback, usage patterns, and demographic insights.
Purpose: To foster community engagement and drive product innovation. This data helps us understand user needs and preferences, enabling us to refine our offerings, develop new features, and enhance the overall user experience on joinrconnect.com.

4. Data Sharing and Retention

4.1 Data Sharing

Third Parties: We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers for functions such as spam detection, analytics, and content delivery. These providers are contractually obligated to safeguard your data in accordance with our privacy standards.
Legal Obligations: In certain circumstances, we may disclose your personal data if required by law or to protect our legal rights.

4.2 Data Retention

Comments: Comments and their associated metadata are retained indefinitely, allowing us to recognize and automatically approve any follow-up comments.
User Accounts: For registered users, the personal information provided in your profile is maintained as long as your account is active. You have the right to access, update, or delete this information at any time, except for your username which remains unchanged.
Raek Data: Data collected under the Raek Data initiative is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in Section 3. Once the data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted.

5. Your Rights Over Your Data

Access and Export: If you have an account or have left comments, you can request an exported file containing all personal data we hold about you.
Deletion: You can also request the deletion of your personal data, bearing in mind that some information may be retained for legal, administrative, or security purposes.

6. Data Security and Breach Procedures

Data Protection: We implement robust security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Breach Procedures: In the event of a data breach, we have procedures in place to promptly notify you and mitigate any potential risks.

7. Regulatory Disclosures and Industry Requirements

For our event and networking business, we adhere to a number of regulatory and industry-specific requirements to ensure transparency and compliance:

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
If you are located in the European Union, we comply with GDPR requirements by outlining your rights, providing transparency about our data processing activities, and detailing international data transfers.
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
For California residents, we provide detailed disclosures on the categories of personal data we collect, the purposes for its collection, and the rights available to you under CCPA.
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS):
If we process credit card payments through our platform, we follow PCI DSS guidelines to ensure that your payment data is securely handled and stored.
Anti-Spam and Marketing Regulations:
Our email communications and marketing practices comply with applicable anti-spam laws, such as the CAN-SPAM Act, by including clear opt-out options and honest, transparent content.
Local and Industry-Specific Regulations:
Depending on the regions where our events are held, we may also adhere to local event management and consumer protection regulations. These disclosures may include policies regarding ticket purchases, refunds, and other related consumer rights.

8. Additional Disclosures

Third-Party Data: We may receive supplementary data from external sources that enhances the information you provide directly.
Automated Decision Making: Our services may incorporate automated processes to analyze data and optimize the user experience. Any profiling is conducted in strict compliance with applicable regulations.
Regulatory Compliance: We are committed to adhering to all applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements concerning data privacy and protection.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: outreach@rconnectnow.com
Address: 2818 N Sullivan Rd, Suite 100, Office #56, Spokane Vally WA, 99216