Privacy Policy
Ridley Research ("Ridley Research," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have over it.
Information We Collect
We collect information in two ways: directly from you, and automatically when you use our site or connect via third-party platforms.
- Contact information — name, email address, and any details you provide when filling out a contact form, booking a discovery call, or emailing us directly.
- LinkedIn data — if you connect or authorize our LinkedIn application, we may receive basic profile information (name, headline, profile URL) as permitted by LinkedIn's API and your account settings.
- Usage data — pages visited, time on site, referral source, and browser/device type, collected via standard web analytics.
- Communications — the content of emails, messages, or review submissions you send to us.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to inquiries and fulfill service arrangements
- Send relevant updates, research, or content you've opted into
- Improve our website and understand how visitors use it
- Fulfill any agreements or service arrangements
- Comply with applicable legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information. We do not use it for automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects.
Third-Party Services
We use a limited set of third-party tools to operate this site and our business. These may include:
- Cloudflare — hosting, DNS, and performance (may log IP addresses per their own policy)
- LinkedIn — for social login or profile data you choose to share via our LinkedIn Developer application
- Email providers — for transactional and outreach email (e.g., Google Workspace)
Each third party operates under its own privacy policy. We only share data with third parties as necessary to deliver services or as required by law.
Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as needed to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. If you request deletion, we will remove your data from our active systems within a reasonable timeframe, subject to any legal retention requirements.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Opt out of marketing communications at any time
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, email us at [email protected].
Cookies
This site may use cookies or similar technologies for analytics and site functionality. Most browsers allow you to control cookie settings. Disabling cookies may affect some site features, but will not prevent you from accessing content.
Children's Privacy
This site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a minor has submitted data to us, contact us and we will promptly delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. When we do, we'll revise the "Last updated" date above. Continued use of our site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
Questions or requests regarding this policy:
[email protected]
Ridley Research
Plano, TX