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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2024

Last Updated: 18/09/2025

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:

Note: Disabling cookies may affect site functionality

3. Third-Party Services

We use carefully selected third-party services to provide and improve our service:

Google AdSense

Purpose: Display relevant advertisements

Data Collected: IP address, cookies, browsing behavior

Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy

Google Analytics

Purpose: Understand site usage and improve user experience

Data Collected: Page views, session duration, demographics (anonymous)

Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy

Cloudflare

Purpose: Content delivery, DDoS protection, performance optimization

Data Collected: IP address, request data

Privacy Policy: Cloudflare Privacy Policy

OpenAI API

Purpose: Generate Trump-style AI responses

Data Collected: Question text (no personal identifiers sent)

Privacy Policy: OpenAI Privacy Policy

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 TypeRetention PeriodPurpose
AI Chat QuestionsSession only (not stored)Generate responses
Hashed IP for Rate Limiting1 hourPrevent abuse
Contact Form Submissions90 daysCustomer support
Analytics Data26 monthsSite improvement
Cookie DataVaries (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.

To opt-out of any data sharing: Contact Us

6.4 Shine the Light Law

California residents may request information about disclosure of personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

7. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

  • Provide and maintain the Trump AI chat service
  • Generate relevant and entertaining AI responses
  • Prevent abuse through rate limiting
  • Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
  • Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
  • Send service-related communications (if you contact us)
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Protect against fraud and abuse
  • Debug and fix technical issues

8. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures:

  • SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmissions
  • Hashing of IP addresses (never store raw IPs)
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Limited access to personal data (need-to-know basis)
  • Secure hosting infrastructure (Cloudflare)
  • DDoS protection and firewall rules

While we use industry-standard security measures, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13 years of age.

  • We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13
  • We use age verification for certain features
  • Parents may contact us to request deletion of any data about their children
  • We comply with COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act)

If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at privacy@what-would-trump-do.com

10. International Users

If you access our service from outside the United States:

  • Your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States
  • By using our service, you consent to this transfer
  • We comply with applicable international data protection laws
  • EU and UK users have additional rights under GDPR
  • We use Standard Contractual Clauses for international transfers

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

  • Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
  • Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top
  • Sending an email notification (for material changes, if we have your email)
  • Displaying a notice on our homepage (for significant changes)

Continued use of our service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Information

For any questions, concerns, or to exercise your rights:

Data Protection Officer

What Would Trump Do?

Email: privacy@what-would-trump-do.com

Response Time: Within 48 hours

For GDPR Inquiries:

EU Representative: gdpr@what-would-trump-do.com

For CCPA Inquiries:

California Privacy Rights: ccpa@what-would-trump-do.com

Toll-Free: 1-800-TRUMP-AI (placeholder)

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