Effective Date: November 5, 2025
Last Updated: November 5, 2025

WRTP | BIG STEP (“we,” “us,” “our”) respects your privacy rights.

This Opt-Out Preferences Policy explains how you can:

  • Opt out of marketing and non-essential communications
  • Decline cookies and analytics tracking
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Withdraw consent at any time

This policy applies to all personal data collected through:

  • https://wrtp.org/ (the “Site”)
  • Contact forms
  • Program registration forms
  • Newsletter and SMS subscription forms
  • Employer/partner submissions

1. Opting Out of Email Communications

You may opt out of marketing or promotional emails at any time by:

  • Clicking “Unsubscribe” at the bottom of any marketing email, or
  • Emailing us at: privacy@wrtp.org

Opt-out requests are processed within 10 business days, as required by U.S. CAN-SPAM law.

Important: You may still receive transactional or essential service notifications (e.g., program registration details, class updates, required compliance notifications).

2. Opting Out of SMS/Text Notifications

If you receive text messages from WRTP | BIG STEP, you may opt out by responding: STOP

Or email us requesting removal: privacy@wrtp.org

3. Cookies, Analytics, and Tracking Preferences

We use cookies and analytics tools (including Google Analytics) to improve the usability and performance of our Site.

You can decline non-essential cookies by:

  • Using our Cookie Settings banner when visiting the Site, or
  • Adjusting browser settings to reject cookies.

For browser-based opt-outs:

Under GDPR, analytics and marketing cookies require opt-in consent, not opt-out, for EU/EEA visitors.

4. Opt-Out of Data Sharing / “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information”

Under California CCPA/CPRA and similar U.S. privacy laws, you have the right to:

  • Opt out of sharing personal information with third parties
  • Request that WRTP | BIG STEP not sell or share your personal information
    (WRTP | BIG STEP does not sell data — but we honor the legal designation)

Submit a request by emailing:

privacy@wrtp.org
Subject line: “Opt-Out of Sharing Request”

5. Opt-Out of Targeted / Behavior-Based Advertising

To disable interest-based/targeted advertising, you can update your preferences at:

6. Data Access, Correction, and Deletion

Under GDPR (if you are in the EU/EEA) and U.S. privacy laws (CCPA/CPRA), you have the right to:

  • Request access to your data,
  • Request deletion (Right to Be Forgotten),
  • Update or correct personal information,
  • Withdraw consent at any time.

Submit requests to: privacy@wrtp.org
Include the following:

  1. Your name
  2. Email used on the Site
  3. Type of request (access, delete, correct, withdraw consent)

We process verified requests within:

  • 45 days (U.S. law)
  • 30 days (GDPR requirement)

7. Withdraw Consent (GDPR)

If your personal data was collected based on consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time.

Example situations:

  • Email subscription sign-ups
  • Event/class registrations
  • Program applications

To withdraw consent, email:

privacy@wrtp.org
Subject line: “Withdraw Consent”

Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing prior to the withdrawal.

8. Data Processing & Accessibility Platforms (AudioEye)

WRTP | BIG STEP uses AudioEye for accessibility monitoring.

AudioEye may collect limited technical data solely to maintain accessibility compliance.

Users can opt out of accessibility tracking via:

  • AudioEye help desk link inside the accessibility toolbar

9. Verification of Identity

To protect user data, we must verify identity before fulfilling deletion or data access requests.

Verification may include:

  • Email confirmation
  • Confirming limited personal data you previously provided

10. Contact Information for Privacy Requests

If you have questions about opting out or withdrawing consent, contact us:

Email: privacy@wrtp.org
Phone: (414) 342-9787
Address:
WRTP | BIG STEP
3841 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53208