Privacy Policy

    Last updated: August 2026 • EMJ Marketing Group LLC • MCDPA Compliant

    EMJ Marketing Group LLC ("EMJ," "we," "our," or "us") is a growth marketing agency based in Bemidji, Minnesota. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in compliance with the Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act (MCDPA) and other applicable privacy laws.

    1. Information We Collect

    We collect information you voluntarily provide when you request a Strategy Call, submit a Free Growth Audit form, use our calculators, or communicate with our team. This includes:

    • Contact details: Name, email address, phone number, business name
    • Business details: Website URL, industry category, service area, number of locations
    • Growth needs: Selected services, primary challenges, budget range, timeline
    • Communication data: SMS consent, email engagement, call notes
    • Automatically collected data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, referral source

    2. How We Use Your Information

    We use your personal information for the following specific purposes:

    • To deliver local growth audits, schedule strategy calls, and send appointment reminders
    • To communicate with you about our marketing services and respond to inquiries
    • To analyze website usage, improve user experience, and optimize our services
    • To send marketing communications (with your consent) about relevant growth resources
    • To comply with legal obligations and protect against fraud

    3. Data Minimization & Retention

    We collect only the personal information necessary for the specific purposes described in this policy. We do not retain personal information longer than is necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required by law or for legitimate business purposes such as record-keeping or dispute resolution. When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

    4. Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act (MCDPA) — Your Rights

    If you are a resident of Minnesota, you have the following rights regarding your personal data under the MCDPA:

    • Right to Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we have collected about you.
    • Right to Correct: You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
    • Right to Delete: You may request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain legal exceptions.
    • Right to Data Portability: You may request a portable, readily usable copy of your personal data that you previously provided to us.
    • Right to Opt-Out of Targeted Advertising: You may opt out of the processing of your personal data for purposes of targeted advertising. Exercise this right here.
    • Right to Opt-Out of Profiling: You may opt out of profiling in furtherance of decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects.
    • Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing: You may opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal data. We do not sell personal data, but we may share it with advertising partners. Opt out here.
    • Right to Limit Sensitive Data: You may limit our use of sensitive personal data for purposes other than as strictly necessary to provide a requested service.

    To exercise any of these rights, email hello@emjmarketinggroup.com or call (218) 368-6074. We will respond within 45 days. You may also designate an authorized agent to make requests on your behalf.

    5. Universal Opt-Out Mechanisms

    EMJ Marketing Group LLC recognizes and honors automated privacy signals, including Global Privacy Control (GPC) and similar browser-initiated opt-out preferences. If your browser sends a GPC signal, we will treat that as a request to opt out of targeted advertising and the sale or sharing of your personal data. No additional action is required on your part.

    6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

    We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to operate our website, analyze traffic, and deliver relevant advertising. This includes third-party trackers such as Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, and similar tools. For a complete list of trackers and to manage your cookie preferences, please review our Cookie Policy.

    7. Sensitive Data & Opt-In Consent

    We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal data (such as precise geolocation, health information, racial or ethnic origin, religious beliefs, or sexual orientation) without obtaining your explicit opt-in consent first. If we ever need to process sensitive data for a specific service, we will request your affirmative consent before any tracking or processing begins.

    8. Sharing of Personal Data

    We may share your personal data with the following categories of recipients:

    • Service providers: CRM platforms, calendar scheduling tools, email and SMS providers that help us deliver our services
    • Analytics providers: Google Analytics and similar tools that help us understand website usage
    • Advertising partners: Meta (Facebook), Google Ads, and similar platforms for retargeting and campaign measurement
    • Legal authorities: When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety

    We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

    9. Data Security

    We employ industry-standard encryption protocols, secure server environments, and access controls to safeguard client records and campaign data. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

    10. Business Hours & Availability

    EMJ Marketing Group LLC operates Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. We are closed on Saturday and Sunday. Based in Bemidji, Minnesota, we serve local businesses in Northern Minnesota and work remotely with companies across the United States.

    11. Children's Privacy

    Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete it.

    12. Changes to This Policy

    We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

    Questions about your data or this policy? Contact us at hello@emjmarketinggroup.com or call (218) 368-6074.