Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to SEO Agency Near Me ("we," "our," or "us"). At SEO Agency Near Me, we understand the importance of your personal information and are committed to explaining our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your data when you visit our website at https://seoagencynearme.com.au ("Website"). This Privacy Policy outlines how we handle your information and your rights concerning that information.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

When you interact with our Website, we may collect the following types of personal information:

Contact Information: Your name, email address, phone number, and business details that you provide through our contact forms or when registering for an account.
Inquiry Details: Information about your business needs, project requirements, and service interests that you share when requesting information about SEO agencies.
Correspondence: Records of your communications with us, including emails, chat messages, or phone conversations.

Information Collected Automatically

As you navigate through our Website, we may also collect certain information automatically, including:

Technical Information: Your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device information, and other technology identifiers on the devices you use to access our Website.
Usage Information: Data about your interactions with our Website, such as pages visited, time spent on those pages, navigation paths, search queries, referring website addresses, and features used.
Location Information: General location data based on your IP address.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our Website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and understand where our visitors come from. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more information about the specific cookies we use, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

Providing, operating, and maintaining our Website
Improving, personalizing, and expanding our Website's features
Understanding how you use our Website
Developing new products, services, and features
Communicating with you about inquiries, updates, or promotional offers
Connecting you with appropriate SEO agencies based on your requirements
Preventing fraud, enforcing our terms, and protecting against illegal activities
Complying with legal obligations

Third-Party Information Sharing

Sharing Your Contact Information with Service Providers

Important: When you submit your contact details and inquiry information through our Website, we will share this information with third-party service providers (SEO agencies) listed in our directory to facilitate the services you have inquired about. By using our contact forms, you explicitly consent to this sharing of your information.

Please understand and acknowledge that:

We share your contact information with these third-party service providers for the sole purpose of connecting you with the SEO services you have expressed interest in.
Once your information is shared with these third parties, their use of your data is governed by their own privacy policies and practices, not ours.
We cannot control, monitor, or guarantee the data privacy and security practices of these third-party service providers.
SEO Agency Near Me is not responsible for any data breaches, unauthorized access, or misuse of your information that may occur after your information has been shared with these third parties.
By submitting your information through our Website, you release SEO Agency Near Me from any liability related to the handling of your data by these third-party service providers.
We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any SEO agency you decide to engage with and to exercise due diligence in your dealings with them.

Other Third-Party Sharing

In addition to sharing with SEO service providers, we may also share your information with:

Service Providers: Companies that perform services on our behalf, such as web hosting, data analysis, payment processing, and customer service.
Business Partners: Trusted partners with whom we collaborate to offer certain services or promotions.
Legal Requirements: When required by law, such as in response to a subpoena, court order, or other legal processes, or to establish or exercise our legal rights or defend against legal claims.
Business Transfers: In connection with a corporate transaction, such as a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, where user information may be transferred as a business asset.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. The criteria used to determine our retention periods include:

The length of time we have an ongoing relationship with you
Our legal obligations
The applicable statute of limitations
Operational necessities

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances.
Objection: Object to our processing of your personal information.
Restriction: Request the restriction of processing of your personal information.
Data Portability: Request the transfer of your personal information to you or a third party.
Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time where we rely on consent to process your personal information.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

Security Measures

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your data. We encourage you to take steps to protect your personal information, such as keeping your account credentials confidential and logging out of your account after each session.

International Data Transfers

Your personal information may be transferred to, and processed in, countries other than the country in which you reside. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from the laws of your country. By using our Website, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside of Australia, including the United States and other countries where our service providers operate.

Children's Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to remove that information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of our Website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: fill out the contact form on the website
Contact form: Available on our Website

Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of Australia and applicable privacy regulations, including the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles.

Last Updated: [Current Date]

By using SEO Agency Near Me, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy, including our practices regarding the collection, use, and sharing of your personal information with third-party service providers.