Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Best Rated SEO Company (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is a certified SEO agency based in Staten Island, New York. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our visitors, clients, and prospective clients. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at https://slateblue-mantis-401286.hostingersite.com (the “Site”) or engage with our services.

Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with its terms, please discontinue use of our Site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect personal information you voluntarily provide when you:

Submit a contact or inquiry form
Request a free SEO audit
Subscribe to our newsletter or email updates
Communicate with us by phone, email, or live chat
Enter into a service agreement with us

This information may include your name, email address, phone number, business name, website URL, and any details you choose to share about your business or SEO goals.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we and our third-party service providers may automatically collect certain technical and usage data, including:

IP address and approximate geographic location
Browser type, version, and operating system
Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation paths
Referring website or search query
Device type and screen resolution
Clickstream data and interaction events

This data is collected using cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar technologies (see Section 5 below).

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party sources such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, social media platforms, and advertising networks, which we use to improve our Site and services.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To respond to your inquiries and provide you with requested information about our SEO services
To prepare and deliver customized SEO audits, proposals, and strategies
To fulfill our contractual obligations to clients
To send transactional communications related to your engagement with us
To send marketing and promotional communications (where you have consented or where permitted by law)
To analyze Site traffic and user behavior to improve our website and content
To run and measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns
To comply with applicable legal obligations
To detect, prevent, and address fraud, security incidents, or technical issues

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and collect usage data. We use the following types of cookies:

Essential Cookies: Required for the basic operation of the Site (e.g., session management, security).

Analytics Cookies: Used to understand how visitors interact with our Site (e.g., Google Analytics). Data is aggregated and anonymized where possible.

Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign performance (e.g., Google Ads, Meta Pixel).

Functional Cookies: Used to remember your preferences and personalize your experience.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Site. Where required by law, we will obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies.

5. Disclosure of Your Information

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

Service Providers: We share data with trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our Site and delivering our services (e.g., email platforms, CRM software, analytics tools, hosting providers). These vendors are contractually required to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.

Business Partners: In certain cases, we may collaborate with vetted partner agencies or specialists. Any sharing is done under appropriate data protection agreements.

Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government authority, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our company, clients, or others.

Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of our business, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it. Client engagement data is generally retained for a period of five (5) years following the end of an active service relationship, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include SSL/TLS encryption, access controls, and regular security reviews.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Privacy Rights

We respect your rights regarding your personal information. Regardless of where you live in the United States, you may contact us at any time to:

Request access to the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate or outdated information
Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention obligations
Opt out of marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link in any email or contacting us directly

To submit a request, please contact us using the details in Section 11. We will respond within 30 days. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.

9. California Residents – CCPA/CPRA Rights

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), provides you with specific rights:

Right to Know – You may request details about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the sources, our business purpose for collecting it, and any third parties with whom we share it.
Right to Delete – You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
Right to Correct – You may request that we correct inaccurate personal information we hold about you.
Right to Opt Out – We do not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising as defined under the CCPA/CPRA.
Right to Non-Discrimination – We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA/CPRA rights.

To submit a California privacy request, please contact us at the details in Section 11. We will respond within 45 days as required by law.

10. Other U.S. State Privacy Rights

Residents of certain other U.S. states may have additional privacy rights under their respective state laws, including:

Virginia (VCDPA) – Rights to access, correct, delete, and opt out of targeted advertising
Colorado (CPA) – Rights to access, correct, delete, and opt out of profiling and targeted advertising
Texas (TDPSA) – Rights to access, correct, delete, and opt out of the sale of personal data
New York – Protections under the NY SHIELD Act regarding the security of private information

If you are a resident of a state with applicable privacy legislation and wish to exercise your rights, please contact us using the information in Section 11. We will respond in accordance with the law applicable to your state of residence.

11. Third-Party Websites

Our Site may contain links to external websites, including client case study references, partner organizations, or social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

12. Children’s Privacy

Our Site and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete the information.

13. Contact Us

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

Company: Best Rated SEO Company

Address: Staten Island, New York, USA

Website: https://slateblue-mantis-401286.hostingersite.com

Contact Page: https://slateblue-mantis-401286.hostingersite.com/contact-us/

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information. Your continued use of our Site following any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.