Privacy Policy - Joshua Ransom Portfolio

Last updated : April 28, 2025 Table of Contents1. Who We Are 2. Information We Collect 3. How We Use Your Information 4. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)5. Sharing & Disclosure 6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies 7. Analytics & Advertising Partners 8. Data Retention 9. Security 10. Your Privacy Rights 11. Do-Not-Track Signals 12. Children’s Privacy 13. Changes to This Policy 14. Contact Us

1. Who We Are

JoshuaRansom.com is the official portfolio and business gateway of Joshua Ransom (“we,” “us,” or “our”). The site highlights Mr. Ransom’s ventures—including Explore Investments, Explore Landscaping, Mason Master Hand, Terms Real Estate, and Explore Movers—and allows visitors to request consultations, resources, and service referrals across the United States.

Registered office: G3500 Flushing Rd, Suite 206, Flint, MI 48504, USA

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information you voluntarily provide

Name, email address, telephone number, and postal address when you complete a contact form, schedule a call, download gated content, or request quotations.
Business details (company name, service needs, budget) when you engage our brokerage or consulting services.
Payment-related data (e.g., transaction ID—processed securely by Stripe, PayPal, or your chosen provider; no card data is stored on our servers).
Any other information you choose to submit—such as survey responses, testimonials, or feedback.

2.2 Information collected automatically

IP address, browser type, device identifiers, referring pages, timestamps, and pages visited (via server logs and cookies).
Approximate geolocation derived from your IP address.

2.3 Information from third parties

Social-media profile data if you interact with us on platforms like Facebook or LinkedIn.
Lead generation data from advertising partners (e.g., Google Ads lead forms).

3. How We Use Your Information

To respond to enquiries, schedule consultations, and provide the services you request.
To route your project to vetted service providers and track job progress.
To improve website performance, user experience, and content relevance.
To send newsletters, promotions, or important updates (opt-out any time).
To protect our legal interests, prevent fraud, and comply with applicable laws.

4. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

If you reside in the European Economic Area, we process your personal data lawfully based on one of the following grounds:

Contract – processing is necessary to perform a contract or take steps at your request.
Consent – you have given clear consent (e.g., newsletter signup).
Legitimate Interests – such as marketing similar services, network security, or business analytics, unless overridden by your rights.
Legal Obligation – where we must comply with a court order or statutory duty.

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We disclose it only in these circumstances:

Service providers – trusted partners who perform functions on our behalf (hosting, CRM, payment processing, analytics) under written confidentiality agreements.
Referral partners – contractors or franchises who will execute a service you request (e.g., landscaping, moving). They receive only the data needed to prepare a quote and deliver service.
Legal requirements – to comply with subpoenas, enforce our Terms, or protect rights, property, or safety.
Business transfers – if we merge, acquire, or sell assets, data may transfer as part of the transaction.

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use “cookies” (small text files placed on your device) and similar technologies to:

Remember your preferences (language, past forms).
Measure how many visitors view or click a page.
Serve personalised ads on Facebook or Google.

You can control cookies via your browser settings or by using industry opt-out tools such as AdChoices.

7. Analytics & Advertising Partners

We currently work with:

Google Analytics 4 – site usage statistics, anonymised IP.
Meta Pixel – remarketing to Facebook/Instagram users.
Mailerlite – email list management.

Each partner sets its own cookies; see their policies for details.

8. Data Retention

We keep personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Policy, unless a longer period is required by law (e.g., tax records for seven years).

9. Security

Our site uses HTTPS encryption, routine vulnerability scans, and access-control practices. No internet transmission is 100 % secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security, but we strive for commercially reasonable measures.

10. Your Privacy Rights

EEA, UK & Swiss visitors – Right to access, correct, erase, restrict, object, or port your data; contact us to exercise any right or lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.
California residents – Under CCPA/CPRA, you may request: (a) categories and specific pieces of personal information collected; (b) deletion; (c) opt-out of “sharing” for cross-context behavioural advertising. We will not discriminate for exercising these rights.
Email marketing opt-out – Click “unsubscribe” at the bottom of any newsletter or email marketing@joshuaransom.com.

11. Do-Not-Track Signals

We do not respond to browser “DNT” signals at this time, but you can limit ads via the cookie controls described above.

12. Children’s Privacy

The site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from them. Parents who believe their child has provided information may contact us for prompt deletion.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review it whenever you interact with us.

14. Contact Us

For questions, requests, or complaints, please reach out:

Email: marketing@joshuaransom.com
Phone: (704) 397-5673
Mail: Privacy Officer, Joshua Ransom, G3500 Flushing Rd #206, Flint, MI 48504, USA

This Policy is provided for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Consult your counsel to confirm compliance with state, federal, and international regulations relevant to your operations.