eOptimize (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is an independent editorial publication focused on generative search, AI search visibility, and related topics. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit https://eoptimize.com.
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://eoptimize.com.
We publish articles, analysis, research, and news related to AI-powered search and generative engines.
What Personal Data We Collect and Why
Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect the information shown in the comment form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help identify spam.
Media
If you upload images, avoid uploading photos with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Other visitors may be able to extract location details from uploaded images.
Contact Forms
If you submit information through a contact form (if enabled), we collect the information you provide solely for responding to your inquiry. We do not use this information for marketing without consent.
Cookies
If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last for one year.
If you have an account and log in, temporary cookies verify cookie acceptance. Additional cookies store login information and display preferences. Login cookies remain for two days; screen preference cookies remain for one year. Choosing “Remember Me” keeps you logged in for two weeks. Logging out removes login cookies.
If you edit or publish an article, a cookie will be saved indicating the post ID of the article you edited. It contains no personal data and expires after one day.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on eOptimize may include embedded content such as videos, images, or external articles. Embedded content behaves just as it would if you visited the external website directly.
These third-party sites may collect data, use cookies, embed tracking, and monitor your interaction with their content—especially if you are logged in to those platforms.
Analytics
We may use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics or privacy-focused alternatives) to understand how visitors interact with our site. These tools may collect anonymized device information, traffic statistics, and usage patterns.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell or share personal data with third parties for advertising or marketing.
Visitor comments may be processed through automated spam detection services.
How Long We Retain Your Data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are stored indefinitely so we can recognize and approve future comments automatically.
If users create an account (if applicable), we store the information in their profile. Users can view, edit, or delete their information at any time (except for usernames). Website administrators can also access and edit this information.
Your Data Rights
If you have an account or have left comments, you may request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you.
You may also request that we erase personal data we hold, except for data required for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be analyzed through automated spam detection services.
Analytics data may be processed by third-party analytics platforms.
How We Protect Your Data
We use reasonable security measures to safeguard information stored on our website, including encryption and restricted administrative access.
Data Breach Procedures
If a data breach occurs, we will investigate promptly, secure the system, and notify affected users as required by law.
Third-Party Data Sources
We may receive anonymized or aggregated data from analytics tools, spam detection services, or embedded content platforms.
Automated Decision-Making
Other than automated spam filtering, we do not engage in automated decision-making or profiling.
Industry Regulatory Disclosures
As an editorial publication, eOptimize follows standard practices for content websites. If future regulations apply, we will update this policy accordingly.