Privacy Policy for GDD RankLine
Introduction
GDD RankLine is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [gddrankline.com] and use our Google Maps Optimization and SEO services.
Information We Collect
We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:
Contact Data: Name, email address, phone number, and business address.
Business Data: Google Business Profile details, website URLs, and login credentials provided for optimization.
Payment Data: When you purchase a package, payment is processed via Stripe. We do not store your full credit card details on our servers; Stripe handles this securely.
How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
Provide and manage your SEO and Map Optimization services.
Process your payments and prevent fraud.
Communicate with you regarding service updates or support.
Comply with legal obligations (e.g., UK tax laws).
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process your data because:
Contract: It is necessary to perform the services you purchased.
Consent: You have given us clear consent (e.g., signing up for a consultation).
Legitimate Interests: To improve our website and protect our business.
Third-Party Sharing
We do not sell your data. We only share information with trusted partners necessary to run our business:
Stripe: To process secure payments.
Google: To manage and optimize your Business Profile.
Cloud Hosting: To keep our website functional and secure.
Data Retention
We keep your personal information only as long as necessary to provide your services and for at least 6 years to comply with UK tax and accounting requirements.
Your Rights
Under UK law, you have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you.
Request correction or deletion of your data.
Withdraw consent at any time.
Object to processing or request data portability.
