1. Introduction
WhyNotSEO (“WhyNotSEO,” “we,” “us,” “our,” or the “Company”) provides search engine optimization (SEO), content strategy, technical SEO auditing, and related digital marketing services (collectively, the “Services”) and operates the website located at whynotseo.com, including all subdomains (the “Site”).
This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, process, disclose, and protect information about visitors to the Site, prospective clients, current clients, and users of our Services. It also describes the choices available to you regarding our use of your personal information and how you can access and update it.
This Policy applies to information we collect:
- On the Site;
- In email, text, and other electronic communications between you and the Site;
- Through our Services, including when we access your website analytics, search console, or advertising accounts on your behalf as part of an engagement;
- When you interact with our advertising and applications on third-party websites and services, if those applications or advertisements include links to this Policy.
It does not apply to information collected by any third party, including through any application or content (including advertising) that may link to or be accessible from the Site, or to information collected by any third-party analytics or advertising network.
Please read this Policy carefully. By accessing or using the Site or Services, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Policy, please do not access the Site or use our Services.
2. Information We Collect
We collect several types of information from and about users of the Site and our Services, including:
2.1 Information You Provide to Us Directly
- Contact and identification data: name, job title, company name, email address, phone number, mailing address
- Account and billing data: billing address, payment method details (processed by our third-party payment processor — we do not store full card numbers), invoicing history
- Communications: the content of messages you send us through contact forms, live chat, email, or phone, including any attachments
- Project and engagement data: website URLs, target keywords, competitor lists, content drafts, brand guidelines, business goals, and any other materials you provide so that we can perform SEO audits, strategy, or content work
- Application/proposal data: information submitted in RFPs, discovery calls, or onboarding questionnaires
- Account credentials or access grants: where you provide or grant us limited access to third-party platforms (e.g., Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Google Business Profile, Google Ads, Google Tag Manager, your CMS, or hosting provider) so we can deliver Services
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit or interact with the Site, we, and our third-party service providers, may use cookies, web beacons, pixels, log files, and similar technologies to automatically collect certain information, including:
- Device information (browser type and version, operating system, device type, screen resolution)
- Usage data (pages viewed, links clicked, time spent on pages, scroll behavior, referring/exit pages, search terms used to reach the Site)
- Network information (IP address, approximate geographic location derived from IP address, internet service provider)
- Log data (date/time stamps, error logs, server activity)
2.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies
We categorize cookies used on the Site as follows:
| Category | Purpose | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Required for core Site functionality (e.g., navigation, security, form submission) | Session cookies |
| Performance / Analytics | Help us understand how visitors interact with the Site so we can improve it | Google Analytics |
| Functionality | Remember preferences (e.g., language, region) | Preference cookies |
| Advertising / Targeting | Used to deliver relevant ads and measure campaign performance | Google Ads, Meta Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag |
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. A cookie consent banner (where legally required) allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of the Site.
We do not currently respond to browser “Do Not Track” signals, as no uniform standard for recognizing such signals has been adopted by the industry. Where required by law, we honor applicable opt-out mechanisms described in Section 7.
2.4 Information from Third-Party Sources
We may receive information about you from:
- Third-party analytics and advertising platforms (e.g., Google, Meta, LinkedIn, Bing)
- Data and lead-enrichment providers used for B2B outreach
- Public sources (e.g., publicly available business information, your company’s own public website)
- Referral partners, if you were referred to us by an existing client or partner
- Client-authorized platforms, when a client grants us access to their Google Analytics, Search Console, CRM, or advertising accounts for the purpose of performing Services
2.5 Information We Do Not Intentionally Collect
We do not intentionally collect sensitive categories of personal information (such as government identification numbers, health information, or precise geolocation) through the Site, and we ask that you not submit such information through our contact forms.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
3.1 To provide and manage our Services, including performing SEO audits, keyword research, content strategy, technical SEO work, link-building outreach, reporting, and account management for clients.
3.2 To operate and improve the Site, including monitoring usage, diagnosing technical issues, and testing new features.
3.3 To communicate with you, including responding to inquiries, sending project updates, invoices, service notices, and (where you have opted in or as otherwise permitted by law) marketing communications about our Services, case studies, or content.
3.4 For business operations, including billing, contract management, internal record-keeping, and audits.
3.5 For marketing and advertising, including retargeting Site visitors through advertising networks, measuring the performance of our marketing campaigns, and personalizing content shown to you.
3.6 For security and fraud prevention, including detecting and preventing fraudulent transactions, unauthorized access, and other malicious or illegal activity.
3.7 For legal compliance, including complying with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or enforceable governmental requests, and enforcing our Terms of Service or other agreements.
3.8 For analytics and product development, including understanding aggregate trends in how our Services and Site are used so we can develop new offerings.
Where required by law (such as under the GDPR), our legal bases for these processing activities include: your consent; the necessity of processing to perform a contract with you; compliance with a legal obligation; and our legitimate interests, provided those interests are not overridden by your data protection interests or fundamental rights.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information for monetary consideration. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
4.1 Service Providers
We share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as web hosting, cloud storage, email delivery, customer relationship management (CRM), analytics, payment processing, scheduling tools, and project management software. These providers are contractually obligated to use your information only to provide services to us and to protect your information consistent with this Policy.
4.2 Platforms You Authorize
Where you grant us access to third-party accounts (e.g., Google Analytics, Google Search Console) to perform Services, we will access and use data within those platforms as necessary to deliver the agreed Services, and consistent with the terms of those platforms.
4.3 Professional Advisors
We may share information with our accountants, auditors, and legal counsel as necessary for business purposes.
4.4 Business Transfers
If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, bankruptcy, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control.
4.5 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information where required to do so by law, subpoena, or other legal process, or where we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request.
4.6 With Your Consent
We may share information for any other purpose with your consent.
4.7 Aggregated or De-Identified Data
We may share aggregated or de-identified information that cannot reasonably be used to identify you, including for case studies, industry benchmarking, or marketing purposes.
5. International Data Transfers
We are based in [Insert Country]. If you are located outside of this jurisdiction, please be aware that information we collect may be transferred to, stored, and processed in a country that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) to protect personal information transferred internationally.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, including:
- For the duration of a client engagement, plus a reasonable period afterward for record-keeping, tax, accounting, and legal purposes (typically up to 7 years for financial records, unless a longer period is required by law)
- For as long as needed to respond to inquiries or resolve disputes
- Contact form submissions from non-clients are generally retained for up to 24 months unless you request earlier deletion
- Marketing contact information is retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion
When personal information is no longer needed, we securely delete, anonymize, or archive it in accordance with applicable law.
7. Your Privacy Rights and Choices
7.1 General Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have some or all of the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Right to access — request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Right to rectification — request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Right to erasure — request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions
- Right to restrict or object to processing — request that we limit how we use your information, or object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing
- Right to data portability — request your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format
- Right to withdraw consent — where processing is based on consent, withdraw that consent at any time without affecting prior lawful processing
- Right to lodge a complaint — with your local data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details in Section 12. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law, typically within 30 days. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
7.2 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, in addition to the rights above, you have the right to:
- Know what categories of personal information we have collected, used, disclosed, and sold/shared over the past 12 months
- Opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information (as those terms are defined under the CCPA/CPRA) — we do not sell personal information for monetary value, but certain advertising/analytics cookies may be considered “sharing” under CPRA. You may opt out via our cookie preference tool or by contacting us
- Limit the use of sensitive personal information (we do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information)
- Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
7.3 European Economic Area, UK, and Switzerland (GDPR/UK GDPR)
If you are located in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, the data controller responsible for your personal information is WhyNotSEO. You have the rights described in Section 7.1, and you may lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.
7.4 Other Jurisdictions
We aim to honor privacy rights consistent with applicable law in your jurisdiction, including other U.S. state privacy laws (e.g., Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah) and international frameworks. Contact us for jurisdiction-specific requests.
7.5 Marketing Opt-Out
You may opt out of receiving marketing emails from us at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” in any marketing email or by contacting us directly. Please note that even after opting out of marketing communications, we may still send you transactional or administrative messages related to an active engagement.
7.6 Cookie Preferences
Where a cookie consent tool is implemented on the Site, you can update your cookie preferences at any time via the cookie settings link in the Site footer.
8. Data Security
We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your information, including:
- Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
- Access controls limiting employee access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
- Regular review of our security practices
- Use of reputable third-party providers with their own security commitments
No method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. In the event of a data breach affecting your personal information, we will notify you and applicable authorities as required by law.
9. Third-Party Links and Services
The Site may contain links to third-party websites, plugins, and applications (including social media features) that are not operated by us. Clicking on those links or enabling those connections may allow third parties to collect or share data about you. We do not control these third-party sites and are not responsible for their privacy statements. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of every site you visit.
10. Children’s Privacy
The Site and Services are intended for business audiences and are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us so we can promptly delete it.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will post the revised Policy on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date, and where changes are material, we will provide additional notice (such as a Site banner or email notification, where appropriate). Your continued use of the Site or Services after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
WhyNotSEO Website: whynotseo.com Email: whynotseo81@gmail.com Phone: +977 9705067995=