Privacy Policy

azobegroup.com

Last Updated: February 20, 2026

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you use our services, you may provide us with:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
• Personal Information for Removal Services: Current and previous addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, date of birth, family member names (spouse, children, relatives)
• Payment Information: Credit card or bank account information (processed securely through our payment processor, Stripe Inc.)
• Account Information: Username, password, and account preferences (if you use our client portal)
• Communications: Information you provide when you contact us for support or inquiries
• Optional Government ID (Sensitive Personal Information): In limited cases, certain data brokers require photo identification (driver's license or government ID) to process removal requests. We only request this when strictly necessary and handle it with enhanced security measures.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device type
• Usage Information: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked
• Location Information: General geographic location based on IP address (not precise geolocation)

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third parties such as:

• Payment processors (to verify payment)
• Analytics providers (website usage data)
• Data broker sites (when we search for your existing records to remove them)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

2.1 Providing Our Services

• Removing your personal information from data broker websites and people search sites
• Setting up anonymous property trusts and coordinating with attorneys
• Blurring your home on Google Maps Street View and Apple Maps Look Around
• Providing ongoing monitoring and re-removal services throughout the Monitoring Term
• Generating privacy threat assessment reports
• Communicating with you about your service requests

We limit the use of sensitive personal information strictly to what is necessary to provide our services. For example, we only use government IDs when a data broker requires identity verification, and we delete such documents immediately after use.

2.2 Business Operations

• Processing payments and preventing fraud
• Responding to your inquiries and providing customer support
• Sending service updates, confirmations, and administrative messages
• Improving and developing our services
• Analyzing how our website and services are used

2.3 Marketing (With Your Consent)

We may use your contact information to send you marketing communications about our services, updates, or related offerings. You can opt out at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing email or by contacting us.

2.4 Legal Compliance

We may use your information to comply with legal obligations, respond to legal requests, enforce our agreements, and protect our rights or the rights of others.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

3.1 To Provide Our Removal Services

• Data Broker Websites: We submit your information (name, address, date of birth, etc.) to data broker sites solely for the purpose of requesting removal. This is necessary to perform our core service.
• Google LLC & Apple Inc.: We submit requests to blur your property on Google Maps Street View and Apple Maps Look Around.
• Real Estate Websites: We submit delisting requests to sites like Zillow, Redfin, and Realtor.com.

3.2 Service Providers

We share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business:

• Payment Processor (Stripe Inc.): Processes credit card and ACH payments. Stripe has its own privacy policy and security measures.
• Cloud Storage Providers: We use encrypted cloud storage for document retention and secure file sharing.
• Email Service Providers: For sending service updates and communications.
• Analytics Providers: To understand website usage and improve our services (if enabled).

All service providers are contractually required to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

3.3 Legal Professionals

• Attorneys: With your explicit consent, we share necessary information with attorneys for property trust formation, court record sealing, or other legal services.
• Notaries: Minimal information necessary for document signing and notarization.

3.4 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, subpoena, or government request. We will notify you of such requests unless legally prohibited from doing so.

3.5 Business Transfers

If Azobe Group LLC is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you before your information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information:

4.1 Technical Safeguards

• Encryption in Transit: All data transmitted via our website uses TLS/SSL encryption (HTTPS)
• Encryption at Rest: Client data is encrypted at rest using AES-256 encryption
• Access Controls: Strict role-based access controls; only authorized personnel can access client data
• Password Protection: Strong password requirements and two-factor authentication where available
• Secure Communication: Encrypted email and secure file sharing for sensitive documents

4.2 Organizational Safeguards

• Background checks for employees with data access
• Confidentiality agreements with all employees and contractors
• Regular security training
• Incident response procedures

4.3 Limitations

While we use reasonable security measures, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but will notify you of any data breach as required by law.

5. Data Retention

• Active Clients: We retain your information for the duration of our service relationship
• After One-Time Project Completion: We retain client records for twelve (12) months after project completion, then securely delete within thirty (30) days unless otherwise required by law
• Ongoing Monitoring Clients: We retain client records for the duration of the monitoring engagement, then securely delete within thirty (30) days of service termination unless otherwise required by law
• Secure Deletion: After retention period, all client data is securely deleted using industry-standard data destruction methods
• Early Deletion Requests: You may request early deletion after service completion, subject to legal retention requirements

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

6.1 Right to Access

You may request a copy of all personal information we hold about you. We will provide this within 30 days of your request.

6.2 Right to Correction

You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information. We will update records within 15 business days.

6.3 Right to Deletion

You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements. We will delete within 30 days unless legally required to retain.

6.4 Right to Opt-Out

• You may opt out of marketing communications (we send none by default)
• You may terminate ongoing monitoring services after the expiration of your Monitoring Term upon thirty (30) days written notice; early termination during the Monitoring Term is subject to early termination fees per your service agreement
• You may opt out of analytics cookies via browser settings

6.5 Right to Data Portability

You may request your data in a machine-readable format. We will provide this within 30 days.

6.6 Right to Non-Discrimination

We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise these rights, contact us at: [email protected]

7. Cookies and Tracking

7.1 Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality (session management, security)
• Analytics Cookies: Track website usage to improve our services (optional)

7.2 Your Cookie Choices

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Block all cookies (may affect website functionality)
• Delete existing cookies
• Set preferences for specific types of cookies

7.3 Do Not Track

We honor "Do Not Track" signals from your browser when technically feasible.

8. Third-Party Services

8.1 Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., data broker opt-out pages). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

8.2 Third-Party Analytics

If enabled, we may use third-party analytics services (such as Plausible or Cloudflare Analytics) that collect and analyze website usage data. These services have their own privacy policies.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18 except when:

• A parent or legal guardian engages our services to protect a minor's privacy
• Family member information is necessary for comprehensive privacy protection

In such cases, the parent/guardian provides consent and we treat the minor's information with enhanced protection measures.

10. International Data Transfers

We are based in the United States and primarily serve U.S. clients. If you are located outside the United States:

• Your information will be transferred to and processed in the United States
• U.S. privacy laws may differ from those in your country
• By using our services, you consent to this transfer

11. California Privacy Rights

11.1 CCPA/CPRA Rights

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

• Right to Know: What personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information (with certain exceptions)
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to Non-Discrimination: Not be discriminated against for exercising CCPA rights
• Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: Limit use of sensitive data to what's necessary for services

11.2 Categories of Information

We collect: Identifiers, personal records, commercial information, internet activity, geolocation data, professional information

We do NOT sell personal information to third parties.

11.3 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise your California privacy rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 45 days.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be effective when posted on our website. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when changes were last made.

Material changes will be communicated via:

• Email notification to active clients
• Prominent notice on our website

Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, contact us:

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Your Consent

By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to our collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described herein.

Special Note: As a privacy protection company, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of data protection. If you believe we have not met these standards, please contact us immediately.