Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

At https://white-hat-seo-techniques.storysurge.net (henceforth referred to as “White-Hat SEO Techniques,” “we,” “our,” or “the Company”), we prioritize your privacy and data security. This comprehensive Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, handling, and protection of personal information in alignment 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), USA
  • Colorado’s Consumer Protection Act (CPA)
  • Utah’s Consumer Sales and Service Act (UCPA)
  • Connecticut’s Connecticut Transactional Data Security Act (CTDPA)
  • Virginia’s Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)
  • South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)

Scope

This policy encompasses all aspects of our online presence, including but not limited to:

Please note that this policy does not extend to third-party platforms, applications, or services accessed through links on our site. These entities have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them before using such services.

Processing Activities

This Privacy Policy guides interactions when:

  • You use any of our applications, software, or services as an authorized user.
  • You visit our websites linked to this policy.
  • You engage with us through communications like newsletters, emails, telephone calls, or text messages (SMS).

Personal Data Collection

We collect diverse types of personal information, including:

  • Account Information: Details required to create and maintain your user account on our platform.
  • Payment Information: Data related to transactions made through our services, such as payment method details and billing addresses.
  • Financial Information: Records of financial transactions, including bank account numbers (if provided for direct payments) and investment portfolios (for financial advisory services).
  • Purchase Information: Details about products or services you’ve purchased from us, including quantities, prices, and delivery information.
  • Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique device identifiers, IP addresses, and mobile app usage data collected through our applications.
  • Location Data: Geolocation information provided by your devices when using location-based services on our platform.
  • Feedback: Opinions, suggestions, and reviews you share with us regarding our products or services.
  • Social Media Information: User profiles and content shared publicly on social media platforms when you interact with us through them.
  • Product Information: Details about the products or services you show interest in or purchase from us, including preferences and customization choices.

We collect this data through various means: user input forms, account registration, interactions with our apps and websites, analytics tools, third-party integrations, and automated technologies like cookies and device fingerprinting. Additionally, third parties may share personal information with us for specific services, always subject to their respective privacy policies.

Cookies

We employ cookies, a common technology used to enhance user experience and gather analytical data. Cookies can be categorized as:

  • Strictly Necessary: Essential for the basic functions of our website or apps, such as keeping you logged in.
  • Preference: Used to remember your preferences, like language settings, and provide personalized content.
  • Analytics: Help us understand how users interact with our platform, enabling us to improve functionality and performance.

Users have control over non-essential cookies through our Cookie Manager, allowing them to manage their cookie preferences.

Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data only for as long as it is necessary or required by law. The specific retention periods vary based on the type of data and the purposes for which it was collected. Once the purpose has been fulfilled, or when the retention period expires, we ensure that your data is securely deleted or anonymized to protect your privacy.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you are entitled to certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • Access: The right to request access to and receive a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Rectification: The right to ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data we have about you.
  • Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): The right to request the deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances, such as when there is no longer a legitimate reason for its retention.
  • Restriction: The right to limit how we process your personal data in specific situations, like when you contest the accuracy of the data or object to processing based on legitimate interests.
  • Portability: The right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format, and to transfer it to another controller.
  • Objection: The right to object to the processing of your personal data for specific purposes, such as direct marketing.
  • Non-Discrimination: The right to be free from discrimination when you exercise any of your data protection rights.

To exercise these rights or if you have any data-related queries, please contact our Data Protection Officer at [email protected] or through postal mail to:

White-Hat SEO Techniques
Data Privacy Team
[Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]

Changes to Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post a notification of any significant changes on our website and inform you via email if the changes are substantial.

Contact Information

For privacy-related inquiries, unsubscribe requests, or to exercise your data rights, please contact us:

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Postal Mail: White-Hat SEO Techniques, Data Privacy Team, [Address], [City, State, Zip Code]