Effective Date: February 1, 2026
Last Updated: February 1, 2026
Introduction
BecomingSEO.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://becomingseo.com and use our services.
By accessing or using our website, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the site.
Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Fill out contact forms or inquiry forms
- Subscribe to our newsletter or email list
- Request a consultation or quote
- Comment on blog posts
- Send us emails or other communications
This information may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Company name
- Website URL
- Project details and requirements
- Any other information you choose to provide
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring URLs
- Pages viewed and time spent on pages
- Click patterns and navigation paths
- Geographic location (country/city level)
- Device information (desktop, mobile, tablet)
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and store certain information. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.
Types of cookies we use:
- Essential cookies: Required for basic website functionality
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site (Google Analytics, etc.)
- Performance cookies: Improve website speed and user experience
- Marketing cookies: Track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements
Managing your cookie preferences:
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the [Cookie Settings] link in our footer or through your browser settings.
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Provide services: Respond to inquiries, provide consultations, and deliver requested services
- Communication: Send newsletters, updates, marketing materials, and service-related announcements
- Improve our website: Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience and content
- Security: Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activity
- Legal compliance: Comply with applicable laws and regulations
- Business operations: Maintain records, conduct analytics, and improve our services
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
Service Providers
We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:
- Email marketing platforms (Mailchimp, ConvertKit, etc.)
- Analytics providers (Google Analytics)
- Hosting providers
- Payment processors (for paid services)
- CRM systems
These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, subpoenas, government investigations).
Business Transfers
If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and/or prominent notice on our website of any change in ownership or use of your personal information.
With Your Consent
We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.
Third-Party Links and Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, plugins, and applications. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Third-Party Services We Use
- Google Analytics: Tracks website traffic and user behavior
- Google Search Console: Monitors website performance in search results
- Social Media Platforms: Share buttons for Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.
- Email Service Providers: For newsletter distribution
- Comment Systems: Disqus or similar platforms (if applicable)
Technical SEO Audit Tools
As a Technical SEO specialist, we use professional audit and analysis tools including Ahrefs, SEMrush, Screaming Frog, and RankMath to analyze website performance, technical health, and search visibility.
Important clarification: When we audit client websites using these tools, we process only technical data (site structure, page speed, crawlability, backlink profiles, keyword rankings). We do not share personal user data (names, emails, contact information) with these platforms. These tools analyze publicly available website information and technical performance metrics to improve SEO outcomes.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
- Contact inquiries: Retained for up to 3 years
- Newsletter subscriptions: Retained until you unsubscribe
- Analytics data: Typically retained for 26 months (Google Analytics default)
Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
General Rights
- Access: Request copies of your personal information
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information
- Restriction: Request restriction of processing your personal information
- Objection: Object to our processing of your personal information
- Data portability: Request transfer of your information to another organization
- Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time where we rely on consent to process your information
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:
Email: jamesceediaz@gmail.com
Subject Line: Data Privacy Request
We will respond to your request within 30 days.
Unsubscribe from Marketing
You can unsubscribe from our marketing emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any marketing email or by contacting us directly.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your country of residence. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of information to countries outside your country of residence, which may have different data protection rules.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the European Union). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
Security of Your Information
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Security measures we implement:
- SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
- Secure hosting infrastructure
- Regular security audits
- Access controls and authentication
- Data backup procedures
California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to know: What personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell
- Right to delete: Request deletion of your personal information
- Right to opt-out: Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
- Right to non-discrimination: Equal service and pricing even if you exercise your privacy rights
To exercise these rights, contact us at jamesceediaz@gmail.com.
European Privacy Rights (GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Legal basis for processing: We process your data based on consent, contract performance, legal obligation, or legitimate interests
- Data Protection Officer: For inquiries, contact jamesceediaz@gmail.com
- Right to lodge a complaint: You may file a complaint with your local data protection authority
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
For material changes, we will provide prominent notice on our website or send you an email notification.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
James Cee Diaz
BecomingSEO.com
📧 Email: jamesceediaz@gmail.com
🔗 Website: https://becomingseo.com
This Privacy Policy is effective as of February 1, 2026.