Privacy Policy
How Equity Settlement Services, Inc. collects, uses and protects your information.
Last updated: 2026 · Equity Settlement Services, Inc. · 444 Route 111, Smithtown, NY 11787
Information We Collect
Equity Settlement Services, Inc. ("ESS") collects information you provide directly — including name, company, contact details and transaction information — when you use our website, submit forms or access our client portals. We also collect standard technical data such as IP addresses and browser type for security and performance purposes.
How We Use Your Information
Information collected is used to process settlement transactions, provision portal access, respond to inquiries, comply with legal and regulatory obligations, and improve our services. We do not sell personal information to third parties.
Data Security
All data transmitted through our platforms is protected with 256-bit TLS encryption. Documents stored in EquityNET are encrypted at rest. Access is role-based and every action is written to an immutable audit log. ESS maintains controls aligned with industry standards for financial services providers.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies for session management and analytics. You may disable cookies in your browser settings; however, some portal features require cookies to function correctly.
Third-Party Services
ESS integrates with select third-party platforms — including Ellie Mae Encompass and RealEC Technologies — as part of the settlement workflow. Data shared with these services is governed by their respective privacy policies and limited to what is necessary for transaction processing.
Contact
For privacy-related questions, contact us at info@equitysettlement.com or call (631) 370-1100.