Welcome to EmillyCooks. We take your privacy seriously, especially when you interact with us online. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your personal information when you visit our site (referred to as “Visitors”) or register for our services (referred to as “Authorized Customers”).

What is Personally Identifiable Information (PII)?

“Personally Identifiable Information” (PII) refers to any data that can be used to identify or contact an individual. This includes, but is not limited to, name, address, phone number, email address, financial details, social security number, and credit card information. PII does not include anonymous data or demographic information that is not tied to a specific individual.

What PII Do We Collect?

  • For Visitors: We collect basic user profile information.
  • For Authorized Customers: We collect additional details, including names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, business size, and the type of advertising inventory they intend to buy or sell.

Who Else Collects Information?

Third-party service providers (such as credit card companies, banks, and insurance agencies) may also collect personal information from Visitors and Authorized Customers. While we do not control how these third parties use your information, we request they disclose their practices. Some third parties may act solely as intermediaries, without storing or using the data they collect.

How Do We Use Your PII?

We use PII to:

  • Personalize your experience on our site
  • Offer relevant services
  • Fulfill transaction-related requests (buying or selling)
  • Contact you regarding research opportunities, purchases, or other inquiries

Who Do We Share Your Information With?

  • We may share Authorized Customers’ PII with other customers interested in potential transactions.
  • We may also share aggregated information with affiliated agencies and third-party vendors for analysis and service improvement.
  • You can opt-out of receiving communications from us or third parties by following the instructions in emails or contacting us directly.

How Is Your Information Stored?

PII is securely stored and only accessible to authorized employees who need it to provide services. We take steps to ensure your data is well-protected.

What Choices Do You Have Regarding Your Information?

  • You can opt-out of unsolicited emails or contact by following instructions in communications or contacting us directly.

Do We Use Cookies?

Yes, we use cookies for:

  • Tracking user preferences
  • Enhancing site security (e.g., automatically logging out inactive users after 10 minutes)

How Do We Use Login Information?

We use login information such as IP addresses, ISPs, and browser types to:

  • Analyze trends
  • Manage the site
  • Track user behavior and gather demographic information

Who Has Access to PII?

We work with third-party vendors who may have access to PII on a need-to-know basis to evaluate eligibility for services. Our privacy policy does not govern how these vendors collect or use your data.

We may disclose PII to comply with legal obligations such as court orders or law enforcement requests. We may also disclose information to protect the safety and well-being of our users.

How Do We Protect Your Information?

We take your privacy seriously:

  • Access to your PII is limited to authorized employees with a password
  • We regularly audit our security measures
  • Sensitive data (e.g., credit card information) is encrypted
  • While we implement reasonable security measures, we cannot guarantee complete security

Correcting Inaccuracies in Your Information

If you need to update or correct inaccuracies in your PII, please contact us via email, and we’ll be happy to assist.

Can You Delete or Deactivate Your Information?

Yes, you can request that your PII be deleted or deactivated from our database. However, due to backup systems, it may not be possible to fully erase all residual data. Once deactivated, your PII will no longer be used, sold, or transferred.

Changes to the Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page. If a change would result in the disclosure of previously protected PII, we will contact you directly to give you the opportunity to prevent such disclosure.

Our site may contain links to third-party websites. Once you click a link, you will be leaving our site. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third-party sites, as their practices may differ from ours.