Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Empire State SEO (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates www.empirestateseo.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit the Site or interact with our services. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy. By using the Site, you consent to the practices described in this Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately.
1. Information We Collect
a. Personal Information
We may collect personally identifiable information you voluntarily provide, such as:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Company name
- Billing or payment details (if applicable)
This occurs when you:
- Fill out contact forms
- Subscribe to newsletters
- Comment on blog posts
- Register for webinars, downloads, or tools
- Make a purchase or inquiry
b. Non-Personal Information
- We automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring pages
- Date/time of visit
- Pages viewed and time spent
- Clickstream data
This is gathered via cookies, web beacons, and analytics tools.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected data to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve the Site and services
- Respond to inquiries and support requests
- Send newsletters, marketing emails, or promotional materials (with opt-out option)
- Analyze Site usage and user behavior
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraud
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember preferences
- Track Site performance
- Deliver personalized content
- Enable analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)
You can manage cookies via browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit Site functionality. We do not use tracking for targeted advertising across third-party sites.
4. Third-Party Services
We may share data with trusted third parties, including:
- Analytics Providers: Google Analytics (anonymized data)
- Email Service Providers: Mailchimp, Constant Contactor similar
- Payment Processors: Square, Stripe, PayPal (for transactions)
- Hosting & Cloud Services: AWS, SiteGround, or equivalent
These parties are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.
5. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may disclose information:
- To comply with laws, regulations, or legal processes (e.g., subpoenas)
- To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of users or the public
- In connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset sale (your data may be transferred)
- With your explicit consent
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:
- SSL encryption for data in transit
- Secure servers and access controls
- Regular security assessments
However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined or as required by law. Non-personal analytics data may be retained longer for trend analysis.
8. Your Rights & Choices
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your data
- Correct: Update inaccurate information
- Delete: Request removal of your data (subject to legal exceptions)
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails via the “unsubscribe” link
- Object/Restrict: Limit certain processing (where applicable)
To exercise these rights, contact us at: [email protected]
We respond within 30 days. Some requests may require identity verification.
9. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not intended for individuals under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete it promptly.
10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be processed in the United States or other countries with different data protection laws. By using the Site, you consent to such transfers.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance.
12. Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or to exercise your rights:
Email: [email protected]