Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

This Privacy Policy governs the collection and use of personal information by SEO Eclipse Expo (“we”, “us”, or “our”) through our website. We are committed to protecting your privacy in compliance with the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the ePrivacy Directive, and applicable US state laws, including the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) and the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA).

Information We Collect

  • Personal Data: Name, email address, and optional professional details when you subscribe to our newsletter, leave a comment, or contact us.
  • Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited, collected via privacy-first analytics tools to understand portal traffic and improve user experience.
  • Cookies: We use essential cookies for site functionality and optional analytical cookies. We do not use invasive third-party tracking cookies for cross-site behavioral advertising.

How We Use Your Information

We process your data to deliver newsletter content, respond to inquiries, personalize your reading experience using ethical AI-driven recommendations, and ensure compliance with legal obligations. We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

Your Legal Rights

  • EU Residents (GDPR): You have the right to access, rectify, erase, or restrict the processing of your personal data, and the right to data portability. You may withdraw consent for cookie usage at any time via our Cookie Preference Center.
  • US Residents (CPRA/VCDPA): You have the right to know what personal information is collected, request deletion, opt-out of the “sale” or “sharing” of your data (though we do not sell data), and exercise non-discrimination for exercising these rights.

Data Retention and Security

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. We implement industry-standard encryption and access controls to protect your information from unauthorized access or disclosure.

Contact Us

For any privacy-related requests, questions, or to exercise your rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer at privacy@semoeclipseexpo.org.