This Privacy Policy describes how Bueter Research ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information about you when you visit rickbueter.com (the "Site"), subscribe to our content, or otherwise communicate with us. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described below.
01Who We Are
The Site is operated by Bueter Research, based in Austin, Texas, and is the personal authority site of Rick Bueter. We are the party responsible for the personal information collected through the Site. If you have questions about this policy, our contact details are at the end of this page.
02Information We Collect
Information you give us
When you fill out a form on the Site — such as subscribing to updates, requesting a resource, or contacting us — we collect the information you choose to provide. This typically includes:
- Your name and email address
- Any message or details you include in a contact or inquiry form
- Your communication preferences
Information collected automatically
When you browse the Site, certain information is collected automatically through analytics tools and standard web technologies, including:
- Usage data — pages viewed, links clicked, time on page, and referral source
- Device and browser data — browser type, operating system, screen size, and approximate (city- or region-level) location derived from your IP address
- Marketing attribution data — campaign source, medium, and other UTM parameters when you arrive from an ad, email, or link we shared
We do not knowingly collect financial account numbers, Social Security numbers, or other sensitive personal details through this Site. Please do not submit such information through our forms.
03How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries and provide the resources or communications you request
- Send you newsletters, educational content, and updates you have opted into
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its content
- Measure the performance of our content and marketing, including advertising campaigns
- Protect the security and integrity of the Site and comply with our legal obligations
We send marketing emails only to people who have opted in. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email we send, or by contacting us directly.
04Cookies & Tracking Technologies
The Site uses cookies and similar technologies to operate analytics and advertising measurement. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us understand how the Site is used. We use these for two main purposes:
- Analytics — to understand aggregate traffic patterns and improve the Site. Some of our analytics (Plausible) are designed to be privacy-friendly and do not use cookies or collect personally identifying information.
- Advertising measurement — to understand which campaigns drive visits and conversions, and to measure the effectiveness of advertising.
Most browsers let you refuse or delete cookies through their settings. Disabling cookies may affect how some parts of the Site function. Because there is no consistent industry standard for "Do Not Track" signals, the Site does not currently respond to them.
05Third-Party Services We Use
We share information with trusted service providers who process it on our behalf to help us run the Site and our communications. These providers are only permitted to use your information to provide services to us. We work with the following categories of providers:
| Category | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Email & contact management | Storing and processing the name, email, and preferences you submit through our forms, and delivering the communications you've opted into. |
| Website analytics | Measuring aggregate traffic and usage patterns so we can understand and improve the Site. Some of our analytics are privacy-friendly and cookieless. |
| Advertising & conversion measurement | Understanding which campaigns drive visits and measuring the effectiveness of our advertising. |
| Hosting, delivery & security | Domain, content delivery, and security services that keep the Site fast, available, and protected. |
The specific providers we use may change over time. They currently include services such as ActiveCampaign (email and contact management), Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and Plausible (analytics), Google Ads (advertising measurement), and Cloudflare (hosting and security). Each provider maintains its own privacy practices, and we encourage you to review their policies for more detail on how they handle data.
06How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information. We share information only in these limited circumstances:
- With the service providers described above, who process data on our behalf
- To comply with the law, respond to lawful requests, or protect our rights and the safety of others
- In connection with a business transfer, such as a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, in which case any acquirer would be bound by this policy
- With your consent, or at your direction
07Data Retention
We keep your information for as long as needed to provide you with the communications and resources you've requested, to operate the Site, and to meet our legal obligations. If you unsubscribe or ask us to delete your information, we will remove it from our active marketing systems, subject to any records we are required to retain.
08Data Security
We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect the information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. You share information with us at your own risk.
09Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete your personal information
- Opt out of marketing communications and of the sale or sharing of personal information (note: we do not sell personal information)
Residents of Texas have rights under the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act, and residents of California, the EU, and other jurisdictions may have similar rights under applicable law. To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights, and we may need to verify your identity before responding to a request.
10Children's Privacy
The Site is intended for adults and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
11Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to other websites, including The Private Wealth Institute and external resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of any site you visit.
12Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Material changes will be posted on this page, and your continued use of the Site after any change indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
13Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please reach out:
Rick Bueter
13785 Research Blvd., Ste 125
Austin, TX 78750