Privacy Policy
At GrowSEO, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your personal information when you use our services, including our website (www.growseo.com), and any services related to our Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Web Hosting, and Review/Follower Tap and QR Code Cards (Google, Facebook (Meta), Yelp, TripAdvisor, Instagram), as well as our Affiliate Program.
This policy complies with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) in Canada, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union, and applicable U.S. state privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
1. Who We Are
GrowSEO provides the following services:
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Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
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Web Hosting (included with SEO plans)
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Google, Facebook (Meta), Yelp, TripAdvisor Review Tap and QR Code Cards
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Instagram Follow Tap and QR Code Cards
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Affiliate Program
We also provide client dashboards for managing orders, updating business information, and tracking stats.
2. Information We Collect
We collect various types of information depending on how you use our services:
a) When you sign up for SEO, Web Hosting, or any Review/Follow Cards:
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First and Last Name
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Email Address
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Website URL (if applicable)
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Company Name
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Google Business Profile link (optional)
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Review/Follow Profile Links (Google, Facebook, Yelp, TripAdvisor, Instagram)
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Phone Number
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Address
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Plan and Pricing
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Billing Frequency (monthly or yearly)
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Coupon Code (if applicable)
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Credit Card Details:
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Full card details are processed by our secure merchant provider.
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Only the last 4 digits, receipt number, and transaction ID are stored for reference.
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“Where did you hear about us?” (optional)
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Digital Signature (via mouse or touchscreen)
b) When someone taps a Review/Follow Card or scans a QR code:
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IP address
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Device type (mobile or desktop)
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Browser user-agent
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Referring URL or programmed destination URL
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Date and time of access
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Approximate location based on IP
This is collected for the Visitor Stats feature and accessible by the business owner and GrowSEO through their dashboard.
c) When feedback is submitted through the card's feedback form:
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Name
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Email Address
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Phone Number
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Feedback message
This data is not stored by GrowSEO and is only sent directly via email to the business owner. We do not keep a copy.
d) When uploading customizations for a card:
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Uploaded logos
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Custom footer text
e) Technical & Background Data Automatically Collected:
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IP address
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Browser user-agent
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Timestamps of form submissions
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Referral sources (e.g., affiliate or campaign links)
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Analytics IDs (if applicable — e.g., Google Analytics)
f) When signing up for the Affiliate Program:
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First Name
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Last Name
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Email Address
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Phone Number
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Address Line 1, 2, 3
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City
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State/Province
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Zip/Postal Code
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Country (preset to “Canada” but can be changed)
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Password (encrypted)
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Confirm Password (used for validation only)
This information is used solely to manage affiliate commissions and account access.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
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To deliver and support the services you signed up for
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To process and confirm payments
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To create and manage your client or affiliate account
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To send you important updates about your service or account
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To respond to your inquiries or support requests
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To contact you via email, phone, or postal mail regarding:
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Active services you have signed up and paid for
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Incomplete sign-up attempts or unpaid orders
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Promotional offers or important service announcements (unless opted out)
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4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data based on:
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Implied consent, when you engage with our services (e.g., tapping a card or submitting a form)
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Explicit consent, when you complete sign-ups, forms, or check consent boxes
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Contractual necessity, for transactions or delivering paid services
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Legitimate interests, to improve services and maintain security
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Compliance with legal obligations, such as dispute resolution or fraud prevention
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
We may share data with:
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Our secure payment processing provider for handling transactions
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Our legal department or a third-party collections agency in the event of disputes, chargebacks, or legal inquiries
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Affiliates or contractors only when required to fulfill services you've requested (under strict confidentiality)
All third parties are required to comply with equivalent data protection standards.
6. Cookies and Tracking
We do not use cookies for advertising, personalization, or behavioral tracking. Any limited tracking is strictly for security and analytics purposes (e.g., IP address, timestamps).
If analytics tools like Google Analytics are enabled, they may use session cookies, but no personal data is sold or shared.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
Under PIPEDA (Canada):
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Right to access or correct your personal data
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Right to request deletion
Under GDPR (EU):
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Right to be informed
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Right to access and export data
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Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
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Right to object to or restrict processing
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Right to data portability
Under CCPA (California):
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Right to know what personal data is collected
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Right to request deletion
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Right to opt out of data selling (note: we do not sell data)
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
8. Data Security
We implement strict technical and organizational measures to safeguard your information, including:
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Encrypted communication and secure payment processing
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Limited internal access to sensitive data
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Passwords stored using one-way encryption (hashing)
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Secure access to client dashboards and affiliate accounts
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Monitoring of server and dashboard activity to prevent unauthorized access
We do not store full credit card details, only the last 4 digits and transaction reference numbers.
9. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.
10. International Access
Although we are headquartered in Canada, GrowSEO operates internationally. If you access our website or use our services from outside Canada, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred to, stored in, or processed in Canada or other countries where our infrastructure is located.
11. Policy Changes
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time, without prior notice. It is your responsibility to review this policy periodically to stay informed of any updates. Your continued use of our services constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
12. Third-Party Trademarks Disclaimer
Google, Google Maps, Google My Business, Facebook, Meta, Instagram, Yelp, and TripAdvisor are trademarks of their respective owners. GrowSEO is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any of these companies. Our review and follow cards are independently developed and designed to work with publicly available links on these platforms.
13. Related Terms and Conditions
This Privacy Policy works in conjunction with our Terms and Conditions, which govern your use of our services, including service rules, billing, cancellations, and legal disclaimers.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, or wish to make a data access or deletion request, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://growseo.com
We use minimal analytics (IP and device type only) with no cookies or tracking.
See our full Privacy Policy above.