Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

SEO Micro-Helper ("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 use our service. This policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

• Name and professional title
• Business information (description, services, location)
• Contact information (email, phone, website)
• Professional credentials and certifications

Technical Information

• IP address and browser information
• Usage data and analytics
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain our service
• To create your public professional profile
• To generate Schema.org structured data
• To improve our service and user experience
• To communicate with you about our service
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on:

• Consent: When you voluntarily provide information to create your profile
• Legitimate Interest: To improve our service and provide customer support
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Public Profiles: Information you choose to include in your public profile is visible to all users
• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our service
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. This includes:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the service to function
• Analytics Cookies: To understand how you use our service
• Advertising Cookies: For Google AdSense and other advertising services

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings or our consent management platform.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are in the EU, you have the following rights:

• Right of Access: Request copies of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of data processing
• Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Profile data is retained until you request deletion.

10. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with GDPR requirements.

11. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us through our website contact form. For GDPR-related inquiries, you may also contact your local data protection authority.