Privacy Policy
Introduction
Welcome to https://google-search-optimization.alertblitz.com (hereafter referred to as “Google Search Optimization,” “we,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, usage, and disclosure of information in compliance with various international privacy laws, including but not limited to:
- Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
- Quebec Law 25
- The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union (EU)
- Brazil’s General Data Protection Law (LGPD)
- California’s Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), California, USA
- Colorado’s Privacy Act (CPA), Colorado, USA
- Utah’s Consumer Sales Privacy Act (UCPA), Utah, USA
- Connecticut’s Connecticut Transparency and Accountability of Data Act (CTDPA), Connecticut, USA
- Virginia’s Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), Virginia, USA
- South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)
Scope
This policy covers all aspects of our website (https://google-search-optimization.alertblitz.com), applications, services, and products offered under this domain or through linked platforms. However, please note that it does not extend to third-party websites, apps, or services accessed through links on our platform. Each of these third parties has its own privacy policies governing their data collection practices.
Processing Activities
This policy describes how we handle your personal information when:
- You use our applications and services as an authorized user.
- You visit any websites associated with this Privacy Policy.
- We communicate with you via email, calls, or text messages/SMS for promotional purposes or to provide updates on our services.
Personal Data Collection
We collect various categories of personal data, including:
- Account Information: This includes your name, username, and password (hashed and encrypted) required for creating an account with us.
- Payment Information: Credit card details, billing addresses, and payment history are collected for processing transactions.
- Financial Information: We may store financial records to facilitate billing and accounting processes.
- Purchase Information: Details about products or services you’ve purchased from us, including quantities and transaction dates.
- Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique device identifiers, IP addresses, and mobile app data can be collected for analytics purposes.
- Location Data: With your consent, we may access location information to provide location-based services.
- Feedback: Your comments, reviews, and responses to customer surveys help us improve our products and services.
- Social Media Information: If you choose to connect our services with your social media accounts, we may collect data from these platforms (with your permission).
- Product Information: Details about the products you interact with on our platform, including preferences and usage patterns.
We obtain this data through direct user input, automated tracking technologies, and third-party service providers.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your browser by our website or third-party services. They play a crucial role in enhancing user experience and enabling essential functions:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: These ensure basic functionalities like login, shopping cart operations, and page navigation.
- Preference Cookies: They remember settings you’ve chosen, such as language preferences, to personalize your experience.
- Analytics Cookies: Used for gathering statistics on how visitors interact with our website, helping us improve its content and structure.
Users can control non-essential cookies through our Cookie Manager, allowing you to customize your cookie preferences.
Retention and Deletion
We retain personal data only for as long as it is necessary or relevant for the purposes described in this policy, including:
- Fulfilling service requests and providing support.
- Complying with legal obligations, tax requirements, and audit trails.
- Enhancing or improving our services based on user feedback and behavior patterns.
Once the data is no longer needed for these purposes, we delete or anonymize it to ensure your privacy.
Security Measures
We implement robust security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction:
- Encryption of data during transmission and at rest.
- Secure third-party processing partners who adhere to strict data protection standards.
- Regular security audits and updates to our systems.
- Training our staff on privacy practices and data handling procedures.
Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 18 (or the legal age limit in your jurisdiction). If you believe we have collected such data by mistake, please contact us immediately so that we can take appropriate action to remove it.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have specific rights regarding your personal data:
- Access and rectification: You can request access to or correction of the personal data we hold about you.
- Erasure and restriction: In certain circumstances, you can request the deletion (or ‘erasure’) of your data or restrict its processing.
- Data portability: You may have the right to receive a copy of your personal data in a structured format.
- Objection and non-discrimination: You can object to the processing of your data and refuse any direct marketing communications. We will respect your choices while still adhering to legal requirements.
To exercise these rights or for data-related inquiries, please contact our Data Protection Officer using the information provided below.
Changes to Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any modifications will be effective immediately upon posting on our website. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any changes.
Contact Information
For privacy-related inquiries, unsubscribe requests, or if you have any questions regarding our data practices, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address: [Provide mailing address]