Last updated: February 23, 2026
Start a Business by State (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website startbusinessbystate.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our site.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
When you use our contact form, you voluntarily provide your name, email address, and message. We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, we automatically collect certain technical information when you visit, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website
- Device type and operating system
This information is collected through server logs and analytics tools to help us understand how visitors use our site and to improve our content.
Cookies
Our site uses cookies for basic functionality, including:
- Essential cookies – Required for the site to function properly (e.g., caching, session management)
- Analytics cookies – Help us understand how visitors interact with our site so we can improve it
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some site functionality.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your questions and messages
- Improve our content and user experience
- Analyze site traffic and usage patterns
- Maintain site security and prevent abuse
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Third-Party Services
Our site may use the following third-party services:
- Google Analytics – For website traffic analysis. Google’s privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy
- LiteSpeed Cache – For website performance optimization
Affiliate Disclosure
Some pages on this site may contain affiliate links to business formation services, insurance providers, or other business tools. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. This helps support the site and allows us to continue providing free guides.
Our editorial content is not influenced by affiliate relationships. We recommend services based on our research and experience, regardless of whether an affiliate program exists.
External Links
Our guides contain links to government agencies, official resources, and third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any site you visit.
Data Retention
Contact form submissions are retained only as long as needed to respond to your inquiry. Analytics data is retained in aggregate form and does not personally identify you.
Children’s Privacy
Our site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “last updated” date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
- Email: res@startbusinessbystate.com
- Website: startbusinessbystate.com/contact