Effective Date: August 5, 2025
The Elite Officer, LLC (“we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you access or interact with our website, https://theeliteofficer.com (the “Site”).
By using our Site, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
1. Information We Collect
We collect two types of information:
A. Information You Provide Voluntarily
- Contact forms(e.g., your name, email, company, phone number, and message content)
- Newsletter subscriptions(e.g., name and email)
- Article or content submissions(e.g., name, biography, photos, company affiliation)
B. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Site, we may collect certain information automatically using tools like Google Analytics, including:
- Your IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring URL
- Pages viewed
- Time spent on the Site
- Device type
We use cookies and similar technologies to track your activity and improve your experience. See Section 6 below for cookie details.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
- Respond to inquiries or contact requests
- Deliver newsletters or promotional content (with your consent)
- Monitor and improve our Site’s performance and security
- Analyze site usage trends and user behavior
- Manage editorial submissions or contributions
- Comply with applicable legal obligations
3. Third-Party Services
We may share non-personally identifiable information with third-party partners to help operate the Site or serve relevant advertising. These may include:
- Email service providers(e.g., Mailchimp)
- Analytics providers(e.g., Google Analytics)
- Advertising platforms(e.g., Facebook Ads, LinkedIn Ads, Google Ads)
- Content delivery or web hosting partners
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not knowingly collect or store data from minors under 13 years of age.
4. Email Communications and Opt-Out
If you subscribe to our newsletter or provide your email, you may receive editorial updates, announcements, or advertising offers. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of any email.
5. Data Storage and Security
We store your data using secure third-party providers and take reasonable steps to protect it. However, no system is 100% secure. You use the Site at your own risk.
6. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Recognize repeat visitors
- Analyze traffic and user behavior
- Personalize content
- Serve targeted ads via platforms like Google and Facebook
You can control or delete cookies via your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect some site functionality.
7. User Rights (GDPR/CCPA Alignment)
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion
- Object to certain uses of your data
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent (where applicable)
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at assistant@theeliteofficer.com. We will respond within 30 days.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
9. Links to External Sites
Our Site may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content, policies, or practices. You are encouraged to review their privacy policies separately.
10. International Visitors
If you access the Site from outside the United States, be aware that your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States where our servers are located. By using the Site, you consent to such transfers.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from anyone under that age.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of the page. We encourage you to check back periodically.
13. Contact Us
For any questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us at:
assistant@theeliteofficer.com
The Elite Officer, LLC – Miami, Florida, United States