RPM EMPIRE PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: July 20, 2025

1. Introduction

At RPM Empire (“we,” “us,” “our”), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you visit www.rpmempire.com, enter one of our sweepstakes, or make a purchase through our site.

By using our services, you agree to the terms of this policy.

2. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide Directly

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Payment information (e.g., billing info, not stored directly)
• Sweepstakes entry information (including mail-in entries)
• Tax documentation (e.g., W‑9 or W‑8BEN forms for winners)

b. Information We Collect Automatically

• IP address
• Device type and browser
• Operating system
• Site usage behavior (pages viewed, time on site)
• Cookies, pixels, and tracking technologies
• Abandoned cart behavior

c. Sensitive Information
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data (e.g., race, health, religion) unless you provide it voluntarily for legal or tax compliance purposes.

3. Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies for:

• Website performance and security
• Cart and checkout reminders
• Analytics and usage insights (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Advertising and remarketing (e.g., Google Ads, Facebook Ads)
• Fraud detection and prevention

You may manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or via our website cookie banner. We do not respond to “Do Not Track” signals at this time.

4. How We Use Your Information

• Process purchases and sweepstakes entries
• Deliver order and transaction confirmations
• Administer sweepstakes and verify winners
• Provide customer support
• Comply with tax and legal obligations
• Prevent fraud and unauthorized activity
• Send promotional messages (if you opt in)
• Improve our website and user experience

5. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We share personal information only with trusted third parties as needed to operate our business:

• Payment processors
• Shipping and logistics providers
• Legal, tax, and accounting professionals
• Marketing and analytics service providers
• Fraud detection and law enforcement (as required by law)

We do not sell or rent your personal information for marketing purposes.

6. Winner Media Usage

If you win a sweepstakes, you agree that RPM Empire may use your name, city and state of residence, photographs, video footage, likeness, and voice for promotional purposes. This includes but is not limited to our website, social media, advertisements, press releases, and future campaigns — in any media, worldwide, without additional compensation unless prohibited by law.

Winners may be required to sign a media release and affidavit of eligibility as part of the prize acceptance process.

7. International Transfers

We only operate and accept participants located in the United States and Canada. If your data is processed or stored across borders (e.g., on servers in the U.S. or Canada), such transfers are protected by strong security protocols and data protection contracts.

8. Data Retention

• Order, contact, and sweepstakes info: Up to 2 years
• Tax documents (W‑9/W‑8BEN): Retained for 5 years

9. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights including:

• Accessing the personal data we hold about you
• Correcting inaccurate or incomplete data
• Requesting deletion of your data (where permitted)
• Withdrawing consent to marketing communications
• Objecting to or restricting certain data processing
• Requesting data portability (EU/UK)

To exercise your rights, contact us at: admin@rpmempire.com

10. GDPR Notice (EU/UK Residents)

If you reside in the European Union or United Kingdom, you have specific rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

• Right to withdraw consent at any time
• Right to restrict or erase your data
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Legal bases we rely on:

• Consent (for email marketing)
• Contract (for order and sweepstakes entry processing)
• Legal obligation (e.g., tax reporting)
• Legitimate interest (e.g., site analytics, fraud prevention)

Contact our Data Protection Officer: admin@rpmempire.com

11. California & Utah Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA/UCPA)

We do not meet the thresholds that require full compliance under California’s CCPA/CPRA or Utah’s UCPA. However, in the spirit of transparency:

• We do not sell or share your personal data
• We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 18
• You may request to access or delete your information
• You can opt out of marketing by contacting us or using the unsubscribe link in any promotional email

12. Children’s Privacy

RPM Empire does not knowingly collect or process personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will delete it immediately.

13. Data Security

We take the protection of your personal information seriously. Security measures include:

• SSL encryption
• Secure server infrastructure
• Restricted access controls
• Employee confidentiality and security training
• Regular internal audits and reviews

In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users and authorities as required by law.

14. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of the policy. Material changes will be announced clearly on our website.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or would like to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

Email: admin@rpmempire.com
Mail:
RPM Empire – Privacy Office
1323 Bridge Barrier Rd, #16
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
United States