Privacy Policy

Introduction

Hunter Michael ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website huntermichaelseo.com, use our services, or interact with us.

This policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

What Information Do We Collect?

Personal Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Fill out contact forms or request consultations
• Subscribe to our newsletter or email updates
• Use our free SEO tools and calculators
• Communicate with us via email or phone

This information may include:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
• Business name and website URL
• Information about your business and SEO goals
• Any other information you choose to provide

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior:

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referral source (how you found our site)
• Device information (screen size, device type)

How Do We Use Your Information?

We use collected information to:

• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Deliver SEO services you've contracted for
• Send you service updates, reports, and communications
• Improve our website and services based on usage patterns
• Analyze website traffic and user behavior to enhance user experience
• Send marketing communications (only if you've opted in)
• Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

Third-Party Services & Data Sharing

We use the following third-party services that may collect and process your data:

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We only share data with service providers necessary to operate our business, and they are bound by confidentiality agreements.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit some website functionality.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
• Data portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
• Object to processing: Object to certain data processing activities

To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@huntermichaelseo.com. We will respond within 30 days.

How Do We Protect Your Information?

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Secure hosting infrastructure
• Access controls and authentication
• Regular security audits and updates

However, no internet transmission is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data.

How Long Do We Keep Your Information?

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Specifically:

• Client data: Retained for the duration of the service relationship plus 7 years for tax purposes
• Marketing contacts: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion, whichever comes first
• Website analytics: Aggregated and anonymized after 26 months

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

For significant changes, we will provide additional notice (such as email notification).

How to Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, contact us at: