Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 18, 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how Registered Agent Guides collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website.
Summary: We collect minimal information, do not use tracking cookies at this time, and maintain transparency about our affiliate relationships. We do not sell personal information to third parties.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
Currently, our site does not include contact forms, newsletter signups, or account creation. We do not collect email addresses or personal information directly through the site.
If we add these features in the future, we will update this policy and clearly indicate what information is optional versus required.
Automatically Collected Information
Like most websites, our hosting provider may automatically collect certain technical information when you visit, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website
- General geographic location (country/region level)
This information is collected through standard server logs and is used solely to understand site traffic patterns, improve content, and ensure site security.
Cookies and Tracking
Our Use of Cookies
At this time, we do not use cookies for tracking, analytics, or advertising purposes on our own site.
Third-Party Cookies
When you click links to third-party sites (including affiliate links), those sites may set their own cookies. We do not control third-party cookies and recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any sites you visit.
If we implement analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) in the future, we will update this policy to reflect that change and provide opt-out options where applicable.
Affiliate Relationships
Registered Agent Guides may receive compensation when visitors choose to use services through links on our site. This is how we support the cost of maintaining this educational resource.
Important points about our affiliate relationships:
- We only link to services that meet basic quality standards
- Affiliate compensation does not influence our editorial content
- We do not receive payment for specific recommendations or endorsements
- Our content is researched independently
- Affiliate relationships are disclosed on relevant pages
When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase or sign up for a service, the company you engage with may track that referral through cookies or tracking parameters in the URL. We do not have access to your transaction details, payment information, or account data with those companies.
How We Use Information
Any information we collect is used solely to:
- Improve the content and user experience of our site
- Understand which topics and guides are most helpful to visitors
- Ensure site security and prevent abuse
- Comply with legal obligations if required
We do not:
- Sell personal information to third parties
- Use information for targeted advertising
- Share information with third parties except as described in this policy or required by law
- Send marketing emails (we don't have your email address unless you contact us directly)
Third-Party Services
Our site may link to third-party websites, including registered agent service providers, state government sites, and other educational resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect our site and any information collected through standard server logs. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children's Privacy
Our site is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Your Rights and Choices
Because we collect minimal information and do not use tracking cookies, there are currently no account settings or preference controls. If you have concerns about information collected through server logs, you can:
- Use browser settings to control cookies from third-party sites
- Use privacy-focused browsers or browser extensions
- Use a VPN to mask your IP address
California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Because we do not sell personal information and collect only minimal technical information through server logs, most CCPA provisions do not apply to our current operations.
If you have questions about your California privacy rights, you may contact us as described below.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page.
If we make material changes that significantly affect how we collect or use information, we will provide notice on our site before the changes take effect.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, you can reach us through the methods we provide on our About page.
Last updated: January 18, 2025