At Babak SEO, accessible from babakseo.com, the privacy of our visitors is a top priority. This Privacy Policy document outlines the types of information collected and recorded by Babak SEO and how we use it.
1. Data Collection
Babak SEO collects information in the following ways:
- Project Inquiry & Referral Forms: We collect the name, email, and phone number of the Project Owner. If a referral is mentioned, we also collect the name, email, and phone number of the Referrer.
- Contact Forms: If you contact us directly, we receive your name, email address, and the contents of your message.
- Log Files: We use log files (via Blogger and Cloudflare) to analyze trends. This includes IP addresses, browser type, and date/time stamps. This data is not linked to personally identifiable information.
2. Purpose and Legal Basis
As I'm based in the European Union (Prague, Czechia), I process data under the following legal bases:
- Contractual Necessity: To evaluate and execute SEO service agreements.
- Legitimate Interest: To facilitate the Referral Program and process commission payouts.
- Consent: For users who opt-in via our checkboxes to be contacted for marketing or project discussions.
3. Data Retention & Third-Party Data
Retention: To comply with Czech accounting and tax laws, records related to project inquiries and referral payouts are maintained for 3 years.
Third-Party Data: If you provide contact details for a Referrer, you confirm you have obtained their permission to share this data with Babak SEO for professional purposes.
4. GDPR Data Protection Rights
As Babak SEO is based in Prague, Czechia, we comply with the GDPR. You have the right to request access, rectification, or erasure of your data, or to object to its processing. To exercise these rights, please contact us.
5. Cookies and Third Parties
We use cookies to optimize user experience. Our policy does not apply to third-party websites (like LinkedIn or external links in our blog). Please consult their respective policies.
6. Contact Information
For questions regarding your data, please contact me.