Quick Summary: We respect your privacy. We don't sell your data. We use cookies for functionality and ads. You have rights under GDPR and CCPA. This policy explains everything in detail.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in several ways when you use What Would Trump Do:
1.1 Information You Provide
Questions you submit to the Trump AI (processed but not stored with personal identifiers)
Contact form submissions (name, email, message)
Quiz responses and game interactions (stored locally in your browser)
Voting data on Trump moments (anonymous)
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
IP address (hashed for rate limiting, never stored in raw form)
Browser type and version
Device information (mobile/desktop)
Pages visited and time spent
Referring website
Click-through rates on content
1.3 Information from Third Parties
Analytics data from Google Analytics
Ad interaction data from Google AdSense
Performance data from Cloudflare
2. Cookie Policy
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience:
2.1 Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (Always Active)
Required for basic site functionality
Session management
Rate limiting tokens
Security tokens
User preferences (theme, language)
Functional Cookies
Enhance user experience and remember choices
Quiz progress and scores
Nickname generator history
Trump moments voting data
Conversation history (session only)
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors use our site
Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat)
Page view tracking
User flow analysis
Performance metrics
Advertising Cookies
Used to show relevant ads and measure effectiveness
Google AdSense cookies
Frequency capping
Ad performance tracking
Interest-based advertising
2.2 Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through:
Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. Third-party services are bound by their own privacy policies and we encourage you to review them.
4. Data Retention Policy
We retain data only as long as necessary to provide our services:
Data Type
Retention Period
Purpose
AI Chat Questions
Session only (not stored)
Generate responses
Hashed IP for Rate Limiting
1 hour
Prevent abuse
Contact Form Submissions
90 days
Customer support
Analytics Data
26 months
Site improvement
Cookie Data
Varies (1 day - 2 years)
Various purposes
Local Storage (Quiz, Votes)
Indefinite (user controlled)
User preferences
You can request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us at privacy@what-would-trump-do.com
5. GDPR Compliance (European Users)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
5.1 Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data based on:
Consent: For cookies and marketing communications
Legitimate Interest: For analytics and service improvement
Contract Performance: To provide the services you request
Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws
5.2 Your Rights Under GDPR
✓ Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
✓ Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
✓ Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): Request deletion of your data
✓ Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
✓ Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
✓ Right to Object: Object to certain types of processing
✓ Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time
✓ Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your supervisory authority
5.3 Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to servers in the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards through:
Standard Contractual Clauses with service providers
Privacy Shield certification (where applicable)
Adequate security measures
6. CCPA Compliance (California Users)
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
6.1 Your Rights Under CCPA
✓ Right to Know: What personal information we collect, use, and share
✓ Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
✓ Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we don't sell your data)
✓ Right to Non-Discrimination: Equal service regardless of privacy choices
6.2 Categories of Information We Collect
Identifiers (IP address, cookies)
Internet activity (browsing history on our site)
Geolocation data (approximate location from IP)
Inferences (preferences based on your interactions)
6.3 Do Not Sell My Personal Information
We do not sell your personal information. However, we share data with service providers as described above.