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Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how State Surgery Costs ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you visit statesurgerycosts.com (the "Site"). By using the Site you agree to the practices described below.
1. Information we collect
Information you provide
We may collect information you voluntarily submit, such as your email address when you contact us, sign up for our newsletter, or submit a correction.
Information collected automatically
When you visit the Site, we and our service providers automatically collect certain information, including IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring URL, pages viewed, and timestamps. This information is collected through cookies, log files, and similar technologies.
2. Cookies and similar technologies
We use cookies for essential site operation, analytics, and advertising. You can control cookies through your browser settings or through the consent banner shown on your first visit. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
3. Advertising — Google AdSense and third-party vendors
We use Google AdSense and other third-party advertising vendors to display ads on the Site. These vendors, including Google, use cookies and identifiers to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Site and other sites on the internet.
- Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our Site and other sites on the internet.
- You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
- You may also opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info or www.youronlinechoices.eu.
For users in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, and Switzerland, we use a Google-certified Consent Management Platform (CMP) to obtain consent for personalized advertising and analytics cookies in accordance with Google's EU User Consent Policy.
4. Analytics
We use Google Analytics and similar services to understand how visitors use the Site. These services may collect anonymized usage data. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
5. How we use information
- To operate, maintain, and improve the Site
- To respond to your inquiries and corrections
- To send newsletters you have requested
- To serve relevant advertising
- To detect and prevent fraud or abuse
- To comply with legal obligations
6. Sharing of information
We do not sell your personal information. We share information only with: (a) service providers who process data on our behalf; (b) advertising partners as described above; (c) authorities when required by law; and (d) successors in the event of a merger or acquisition.
7. Children's privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 13 (or 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have, please contact us so we can delete it.
8. Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal data, and to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information under laws such as GDPR (EU/UK) and CCPA/CPRA (California). To exercise these rights, email privacy@statesurgerycosts.com.
9. Data retention and security
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described above and apply reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect it. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
10. International transfers
The Site is operated from the United States. If you access the Site from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. or other countries.
11. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision.
12. Contact
Questions about this policy? Email privacy@statesurgerycosts.com.