Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

We collect information to deliver, optimize, and evaluate our digital marketing services, search engine optimization (SEO) strategies, and client communications.

A. Information You Provide Directly

When you fill out a contact form, request a complimentary Online Marketing Planner, schedule a consultation, or contact us directly, we may collect:

• Contact Information: Full name, business email address, telephone number, and physical or mailing address.
• Business Details: Company name, website URL, industry sector, current marketing budget, and specific service interests (e.g., PPC, web design, SEO).

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you navigate our website, our servers and analytics tools automatically record standard usage details, including:

• Device & Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, preferred language, and referring URLs.
• Usage Data: Pages viewed, duration of visit, click paths, and interaction with site elements.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information strictly for legitimate commercial purposes, including:

• Responding to direct inquiries and delivering requested marketing plans or agency proposals.
• Administering, operating, and improving our website performance, layout, and content.
• Managing and executing digital marketing services, SEO campaigns, and pay-per-click advertising.
• Monitoring analytics to understand visitor behavior and optimize site security.
• Complying with legal obligations, resolving disputes, and enforcing our agreements.

Sharing and Disclosure of Information

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

• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who perform operations on our behalf (e.g., website hosting, email delivery systems, analytics providers). These entities are contractually required to maintain confidentiality and security.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, subpoena, court order, or governmental authority, or to defend the legal rights, property, and safety of Search Marketing Houston, our clients, or others.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking tools to enhance user experience and gather visitor statistics.

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for standard website functionality and site navigation.
• Performance & Analytics Cookies: Used to evaluate how visitors interact with the site (e.g., Google Analytics).

You can manage or disable cookie preferences directly within your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the performance of certain website features.

Data Security

We employ reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no digital transmission over the internet or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

Your Data Rights

Subject to applicable United States privacy laws, you have the right to:

• Access and request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete personal records.
• Request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention obligations.
• Opt out of receiving marketing communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or contacting us directly.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We do not exercise control over and are not responsible for the privacy practices, policies, or content of those external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Updates to This Policy

We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted directly to this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the website following any changes signifies your acceptance of the revised policy.