Effective Date: July 11, 2025
At New York Escrow Services, we prioritize your privacy and are dedicated to safeguarding your personal information. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you use our escrow services for both traditional and cryptocurrency transactions.
1. What Type of Information Do We Collect?
Personal details you provide, such as name, address, and contact information
Identity verification documents for escrow account setup
Financial information, including bank or cryptocurrency wallet details
Usage data and technical information from your interactions with our website
Information about third parties involved in the transaction, if provided by you
2. How Do We Use Your Information?
We use your information to:
Provide and enhance our escrow services
Verify your identity and comply with legal requirements, including New York's financial regulations
Process transactions securely and efficiently
Improve our website and user experience
Communicate with you about your account, transactions, and policy updates
Conduct risk assessments and prevent fraud
Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
Send you promotional materials and updates (you can opt-out anytime)
For cryptocurrency transactions, we may collect additional information to ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
Note: Information that is publicly available or obtained through legal means, such as under the Freedom of Information Law, is not considered sensitive.
3. Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies help us remember your preferences and improve site functionality. You can manage cookie settings in your browser, but disabling them may limit some features.
We use cookies to:
Analyze website usage and improve our services
Ensure security and prevent fraud
Personalize your experience
Comply with legal requirements, including New York's data protection laws
4. Sharing Your Information
We only share your personal information with:
Financial institutions and payment processors to facilitate transactions
Regulatory bodies as required by law, including New York's financial authorities
Service providers who assist in delivering our services, bound by confidentiality agreements
Affiliated companies, who are also bound by this privacy policy
We may also disclose information to:
Comply with legal obligations or respond to law enforcement requests
Protect our rights, property, or safety, and that of our users
Enforce our terms of service and prevent fraud
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
5. Website Activity
We collect data about your website activity, including pages viewed, IP address, and timestamps, to:
Administer and improve our services
Enhance security and prevent unauthorized access
Provide personalized support and features
6. Intellectual Property
All content on our website, including logos, trademarks, and text, is the intellectual property of New York Escrow Services. You may not use, copy, or distribute any part of our website without our explicit written consent.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Once no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize your data.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
Access the personal information we hold about you
Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data
Request deletion of your data, subject to legal requirements
Opt-out of marketing communications
To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@newyorkescrowservices.com.
9. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Compliance with Laws
New York Escrow Services complies with all applicable privacy laws and regulations, including those specific to the state of New York. We are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the highest standards.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on our website. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy practices, please reach out to us at privacy@newyorkescrowservices.com