Privacy Policy

Who We Are

StateSalaryData ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website statesalarydata.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website.

Information We Collect

We collect information in two ways:

Automatically Collected Data

When you visit our site, we may automatically collect:

• Usage data — pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and browser type
• Device information — device type, operating system, and screen resolution
• IP address — used for approximate geographic location (country/region level only)
• Salary pages viewed — which job titles, states, and salary ranges you researched (anonymized and aggregated)

Information You Provide Voluntarily

If you choose to opt in to our career opportunities matching service, we collect:

• First name — to personalize recruiter outreach
• Email address — to connect you with relevant opportunities
• Career interest data — the job title and state you were researching when you opted in
• Salary bracket — the salary range associated with the role you were viewing

This information is collected only with your explicit consent via our "I'm Open to Opportunities" opt-in form. We never collect personal information without your active participation.

How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it
• Analyze traffic patterns and site performance
• Display relevant advertisements and affiliate partner offers
• Match opted-in users with vetted recruiting partners who are hiring for relevant roles
• Generate anonymized, aggregated reports on career interest trends (no personal data included)
• Comply with legal obligations

Lead Generation & Data Sharing

If you opt in via our "I'm Open to Opportunities" form, your career interest data (first name, email, job title, state, and salary bracket) may be shared with vetted recruiting partners who are hiring for roles that match your interests.

We want to be clear about what this means:

• Your data is only shared if you explicitly opt in by submitting the form and checking the consent box
• We never sell browsing data, salary research activity, or any data from users who have not opted in
• Recruiting partners are vetted and must sign a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) before receiving any lead data
• Your data is shared for the sole purpose of connecting you with relevant job opportunities
• Leads that are not matched with a recruiter are automatically deleted after 90 days

Affiliate Relationships

Our website contains affiliate links to third-party products and services, including financial products (loan refinancing, investment platforms, credit cards), career services (resume writing, negotiation courses), and education platforms (online certifications, courses).

When you click an affiliate link and take an action (such as signing up or making a purchase), we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. These affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial recommendations — we only promote services we have researched and believe provide genuine value.

Affiliate links are clearly marked with rel="nofollow" attributes and our pages include affiliate disclosure notices.

Cookies and Tracking

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous usage data. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

We also use cookies from affiliate tracking networks to attribute conversions. These cookies help us track which affiliate links are clicked, but do not collect personal information.

You can manage your cookie preferences using our cookie consent banner, which appears when you first visit the site. You can change your preferences at any time.

Data Sharing

We do not sell personal information from users who have not opted in. We may share data in the following limited circumstances:

• Opted-in lead data — shared with vetted recruiting partners as described above
• Anonymized analytics — aggregated, non-personal data shared with analytics partners
• Affiliate tracking — click and conversion data shared with affiliate networks
• Legal obligations — data disclosed if required by law

Your Rights (GDPR/CCPA)

Depending on your jurisdiction, you have the following rights:

• Right to access — request a copy of any personal data we hold about you
• Right to delete — request deletion of your personal data from our systems and any recruiting partner databases
• Right to opt out — withdraw your consent for lead sharing at any time
• Right to correct — request corrections to inaccurate personal data
• Right to portability — receive your data in a portable format

California Residents (CCPA)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have additional rights:

• The right to know what personal information is collected and how it is used
• The right to request deletion of personal information
• The right to opt out of the sale of personal information
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising these rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@statesalarydata.com. We will respond to verified requests within 30 days.

Do Not Sell My Personal Information

We respect your right to control your personal data. If you are a California resident and wish to opt out of any data sharing that may constitute a "sale" under the CCPA, please email us at privacy@statesalarydata.com with the subject line "Do Not Sell My Information."

Note: We only share personal data (name and email) from users who have explicitly opted in. If you have not submitted the "I'm Open to Opportunities" form, no personal data about you has been or will be shared.

Data Security & Retention

• Lead data is encrypted at rest and in transit
• Opted-in lead data is retained for a maximum of 90 days if not matched with a recruiter
• Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics default settings
• Recruiting partners must delete lead data within 90 days of delivery if the candidate is not engaged

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us.

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. Your continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, want to exercise your data rights, or need to request deletion of your information, contact us at: privacy@statesalarydata.com