This privacy policy describes how blankboxnyc.com ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information from visitors to our website. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy in accordance with New York's Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security Act (SHIELD Act) and applicable federal regulations.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
If you contact us via email at [email protected], we collect the information you include in that correspondence, such as your name, email address, and the content of your message. We do not require account creation or registration to use this website.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit blankboxnyc.com, our servers and third-party analytics tools may automatically collect certain technical information, including:
- IP address (anonymized where technically feasible)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring URL and pages visited on our site
- Date, time, and duration of your visit
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
This information is collected through standard server logs and analytics services. We do not use this data to personally identify individual visitors.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies for basic site functionality, analytics, and to remember user preferences. Third-party services embedded on our site -- including analytics providers and affiliate tracking systems -- may also set cookies. You can control cookie behavior through your browser settings. Disabling cookies will not prevent you from accessing our content, though some functionality may be limited.
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- To operate and maintain the website
- To respond to inquiries you send to our contact email
- To analyze site traffic and usage patterns in aggregate
- To improve content quality and user experience
- To detect and prevent fraudulent or malicious activity
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
Affiliate Links and Third-Party Sites
Blankboxnyc.com contains affiliate links to online casino operators. When you click an affiliate link, you leave our site and are subject to the privacy policy of the destination website. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party casino operators. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any site you visit through our links before providing personal information.
Affiliate tracking cookies may be placed on your device when you click outbound links. These cookies allow our affiliate partners to attribute referrals and do not give us access to any information you provide to those third parties.
Data Security
In compliance with New York's SHIELD Act, we implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect any personal information we collect. These measures include encrypted data transmission (HTTPS), access controls limiting who can view collected data, and regular review of our security practices. While no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, we take commercially reasonable steps to protect your information.
New York SHIELD Act Compliance
The SHIELD Act (General Business Law Section 899-aa) requires businesses that collect private information of New York residents to implement reasonable data security protections. Our safeguards include:
- Designating personnel responsible for security program oversight
- Identifying reasonably foreseeable risks to information security
- Assessing sufficiency of existing safeguards against identified risks
- Training employees on security program practices and procedures
- Selecting service providers capable of maintaining appropriate safeguards
In the event of a data breach involving private information of New York residents, we will comply with notification requirements under the SHIELD Act, including notifying affected individuals and the New York Attorney General as required by law.
Data Retention
We retain automatically collected analytics data for up to 26 months. Email correspondence is retained for as long as necessary to address your inquiry and for our records, after which it is deleted. We do not maintain long-term databases of visitor personal information.
Children's Privacy
Blankboxnyc.com is intended for users who are 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected].
Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Request access to personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of certain data collection practices
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to verifiable requests within 30 days.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the most recent revision was made. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data practices, contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: blankboxnyc.com