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Last Updated: January 15, 2026

Privacy Liaison: Michael Ryan, Founder & Chief Data Strategist

Category Our Commitment Status
Professional Data We collect your name, role, company, and contact details to facilitate consulting and portal access. Direct Collection
Email Intelligence We use single-pixel beacons and link tracking in business outreach to measure engagement with our reports. Manual & Automated
Sensitive Info We do not collect SSNs, financial account numbers, or health data. You can verify this in our "Notice at Collection". Verified
California Rights We honor the "Right to Know" back to Jan 2022 and provide 1-click opt-out for residents. Regulatory Alignment
GPC Signals Our site is configured to recognize "Global Privacy Control" (GPC) signals from your browser automatically. Automated
Third Parties Data is shared only with our core infrastructure: Namecheap (Hosting), Google (Analytics), and Microsoft (Power BI/365). Processor List
Retention Technical logs are kept for site performance; business contact data is retained until your request for deletion or service termination. Engagement data is used solely for business development and is never sold to third parties. Minimalist Policy

PRIVACY STATEMENT

 

This privacy statement was last updated on January 15, 2026

In this privacy statement, we explain what we do with the data we obtain about you via https://desertvistaadvisors.com. We recommend you carefully read this statement. In our processing we comply with the requirements of privacy legislation. That means, among other things, that:

  • we clearly state the purposes for which we process personal data. We do this by means of this privacy statement;
  • we aim to limit our collection of personal data to only the personal data required for legitimate purposes;
  • we first request your explicit consent to process your personal data in cases requiring your consent;
  • we take appropriate security measures to protect your personal data and also require this from parties that process personal data on our behalf;
  • we respect your right to access your personal data or have it corrected or deleted, at your request.

If you have any questions, or want to know exactly what data we keep of you, please contact us.

1. Purpose, data and retention period

We may collect or receive personal information for a number of purposes connected with our business operations which may include the following: (click to expand)

1.1 Contact – Through phone, mail, email and/or webforms

For this purpose we use the following data:

  • A first and last name
  • An email address
  • A telephone number
  • IP Address

The basis on which we may process these data is:

Upon the provision of consent.

Retention period

We retain this data until the service is terminated.

1.2 To support services or products that a customer wants to buy or has purchased

For this purpose we use the following data:

  • A first and last name
  • An email address
  • A telephone number
  • IP Address

The basis on which we may process these data is:

It is necessary for the execution of a contract or preliminary procedures related to a contract to which the data subject is a party. 

Retention period

We retain this data upon termination of the service for the following number of months: 36

1.3 To be able to comply with legal obligations

For this purpose we use the following data:

  • A first and last name
  • An email address

The basis on which we may process these data is:

For compliance with a legal or regulatory obligation.

Retention period

We determine the retention period according to fixed objective criteria: We retain data required for legal obligations only as long as applicable laws require (for example, tax and accounting record keeping)

1.4 Compiling and analyzing statistics for website improvement.

For this purpose we use the following data:

  • IP Address
  • Internet activity information, including, but not limited to, browsing history, search history, and information regarding a consumer’s interaction with an Internet Web site, application, or advertisement

The basis on which we may process these data is:

It is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by the controller or by a third party, and that interest outweighs the interest of the person concerned.

Retention period

We determine the retention period according to fixed objective criteria: Analytics data is retained only as long as necessary to analyze and improve website performance.

2. Sharing with other parties

We only share or disclose this data to processors for the following purposes:

Processors

Name: Namecheap – Hosting / Infrastructure
Country: United States
Purpose: Website hosting, domain management and technical infrastructure.
Name: Google Analytics (GA4) – Analytics / Statistics
Country: United States
Purpose: Compiling and analyzing website statistics to improve website performance and user experience.
Name: Microsoft Power BI – Customer analytics portal
Country: United States
Purpose: Providing a secure customer portal with investment analytics and reporting dashboards for clients/subscribers.
Name: Submit-Form (Form processing / Email delivery)
Country: United States
Purpose: Processing and securely delivering website contact form submissions via email.
Name: Microsoft 365 (Email / SMTP service)
Country: United States
Purpose: Business email hosting and SMTP service for sending and receiving email, including contact form submissions.

3. Cookies

Our website uses cookies. For more information about cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy. 

4. Disclosure practices

We disclose personal information if we are required by law or by a court order, in response to a law enforcement agency, to the extent permitted under other provisions of law, to provide information, or for an investigation on a matter related to public safety.

If our website or organisation is taken over, sold, or involved in a merger or acquisition, your details may be disclosed to our advisers and any prospective purchasers and will be passed on to the new owners.

The inclusion of full IP addresses is blocked by us.

5. Security

We are committed to the security of personal data. We take appropriate security measures to limit abuse of and unauthorized access to personal data. This ensures that only the necessary persons have access to your data, that access to the data is protected, and that our security measures are regularly reviewed.

6. Third-party websites

This privacy statement does not apply to third-party websites connected by links on our website. We cannot guarantee that these third parties handle your personal data in a reliable or secure manner. We recommend you read the privacy statements of these websites prior to making use of these websites.

7. Amendments to this privacy statement

We reserve the right to make amendments to this privacy statement. It is recommended that you consult this privacy statement regularly in order to be aware of any changes. In addition, we will actively inform you wherever possible.

8. Accessing and modifying your data

If you have any questions or want to know which personal data we have about you, please contact us. You can contact us by using the information below. You have the following rights:

  • You have the right to know why your personal data is needed, what will happen to it, and how long it will be retained for.
  • Right of access: You have the right to access your personal data that is known to us.
  • Right to rectification: you have the right to supplement, correct, have deleted or blocked your personal data whenever you wish.
  • If you give us your consent to process your data, you have the right to revoke that consent and to have your personal data deleted.
  • Right to transfer your data: you have the right to request all your personal data from the controller and transfer it in its entirety to another controller.
  • Right to object: you may object to the processing of your data. We comply with this, unless there are justified grounds for processing.

Please make sure to always clearly state who you are, so that we can be certain that we do not modify or delete any data of the wrong person.

9. Submitting a complaint

If you are not satisfied with the way in which we handle (a complaint about) the processing of your personal data, you have the right to submit a complaint to the Data Protection Authority.

10. Contact details

Desert Vista Advisors, LLC
AZ 85254, United States
United States
Website: https://desertvistaadvisors.com
Email: michael.ryan@desertvistaadvisors.com

TERMS & CONDITIONS OF USE

1. General Use of Website This website is operated by Desert Vista Advisors. By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use this website. The content on this site is provided for informational and analytical purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, legal advice, or professional consulting advice of any kind. Specifically, the Desert Vista Foresight Indices™ and related data are for informational and benchmarking purposes only. They are not intended to be used as the sole basis for any financial instrument, investment product, or trading strategy without a separate written licensing agreement.

2. No Reliance or Warranty All information provided on this website, including data, analysis, commentary, forecasts, and indices, is provided “as is” and without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. While reasonable efforts are made to ensure accuracy, Desert Vista Advisors makes no representations or guarantees regarding the completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of any content.
Users should not rely solely on the information presented when making business, financial, or strategic decisions.

3. Limitation of Liability To the fullest extent permitted by law, Desert Vista Advisors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of or in connection with the use of this website or reliance on any information contained herein.
 
4. User Accounts & Gated Content Access to proprietary dashboards, including PowerBI integrations, generally requires a paid subscription. You agree to maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials and are fully responsible for all activities that occur under your account. Sharing of login credentials or unauthorized distribution of gated content is strictly prohibited. Desert Vista Advisors reserves the right to terminate or suspend access immediately if unauthorized sharing or suspicious activity is detected.
 
Intellectual Property & Proprietary Rights

5. Ownership of Content All content on this website, including but not limited to:
  • text, articles, and commentary
  • data compilations and databases
  • charts, tables, and visualizations
  • proprietary indices and index methodologies
  • process frameworks, diagrams, and infographics
  • reports, downloadable materials, and presentations is the exclusive property of Desert Vista Advisors, unless otherwise stated, and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

6. Trademarks Desert Vista Advisors™, Desert Vista Foresight Indices™, and all related names, logos, index titles (e.g., Desert Vista US Reshoring Index™), and branding elements are common-law trademarks of Desert Vista Advisors. Nothing on this website shall be construed as granting any license or right to use any trademark without prior written permission.

7. Restrictions on Use You may view, download, and print content from this website solely for personal or internal informational use. You may not, without prior written consent from Desert Vista Advisors:
  • reproduce, republish, distribute, or transmit content for commercial purposes
  • create derivative works based on proprietary indices or methodologies
  • scrape, harvest, or systematically extract data or content (via manual or automated means)
  • use content to train, validate, or fine-tune artificial intelligence or machine learning models
  • use content in marketing, resale, or redistribution products

8. Media & Attribution Journalists and media organizations may reference or cite publicly available materials from this website with proper attribution to Desert Vista Advisors. Any reproduction of charts, figures, or proprietary indices beyond brief quotation requires prior written permission.
 
Governing Law
 
9. Jurisdiction These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of Arizona where Desert Vista Advisors is organized, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Updates to These Terms

10. Changes Desert Vista Advisors reserves the right to modify these Terms & Conditions at any time. Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

EMAIL TRACKING & COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE

 
1. Use of Tracking Technologies in Correspondence Desert Vista Advisors utilizes email tracking technologies, such as web beacons (single-pixel gifs) and link tracking software, in our commercial and business development communications.

2. Purpose of Data Collection These technologies allow us to:
  • Determine whether an email has been opened and the date/time of access.
  • Track engagement with specific links, attachments, or proprietary documents (e.g., sample reports or indices).
  • Analyze the effectiveness of our outreach to ensure we are providing relevant information to prospective clients.

 

3. Data Captured When you engage with our communications, we may collect technical data including your IP address, browser type, device type, and the duration of your engagement with our materials. This data is aggregated in our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system to improve our business intelligence.


4. Opting Out You may disable email tracking by blocking images in your email client settings (e.g., selecting “Ask before displaying external images”). If you wish to receive untracked versions of documents, please contact us directly.

 

Last updated: January 2026