Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 26, 2026
Bay Area SEO ("we," "us," or "our") publishes an independent buyer's guide to search engine optimization and offers an optional provider introduction service. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. It applies to bayareaseoagency.com and is published from San Francisco, California.
Information we collect
Information you give us. When you submit the matching form or contact us, we collect your name, email address, website URL, location, company size, stated priorities, and any message you send.
Information collected automatically. Like most websites, we automatically collect limited technical data when you visit, such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed, and referring URLs.
How we use your information
- To respond to your inquiry.
- To identify providers whose service model and coverage may fit your requirements, and to make an introduction.
- To improve the guides and the website.
- To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.
How we share information
If you submit a matching request, we share the details you provide with the specific providers we introduce you to, for the purpose of that introduction. We also use service providers who help us operate the site, such as our form processor, email provider, and analytics provider, and only as needed to perform those services. We may disclose information if required by law.
We do not sell your personal information, and we do not distribute it as a lead list. Some participating providers may compensate us when we make an introduction. That arrangement is described in our editorial approach.
Cookies and analytics
We use cookies and analytics tools to understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect how the site functions.
Your California privacy rights
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the CPRA, California residents have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect and how we use and share it.
- Request access to or a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Request deletion or correction of your personal information.
- Opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information. We do not sell or share personal information as those terms are defined under the CPRA.
- Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.
To exercise any of these rights, email us at hello@bayareaseoagency.com. We will verify your request and respond within the timeframes required by law.
Data retention
We keep personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. You can ask us to delete a matching request at any time.
Data security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, however, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Third-party links
The site links to third-party websites, including provider websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites, and we encourage you to review their policies.
Children's privacy
This site is intended for businesses and is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version here with a revised "Last updated" date.
Contact us
Questions about this policy? Contact us at hello@bayareaseoagency.com. We are based in San Francisco, CA.