Thank you for choosing to be part of our community at The Small Business Assistant (“Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy notice, or our practices about your personal information, please contact us.
This privacy notice describes how we might collect, use, and share your information when you visit our website https://thesmallbusinessassistant.org (“Website”) or engage with us in other related ways, including consultations, email signups, or using our services.
1. WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Fill out contact or inquiry forms
- Schedule a consultation
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Download resources
- Interact with us on social media or via email
Personal Information Provided by You
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number (optional)
- Business name
- Job title
- Any other information you choose to provide in a form or message
Automatically Collected Information
We automatically collect certain information when you visit or use our Website. This includes:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Referring website
- Pages visited and time spent
- Location data (city, country) based on IP
This information is collected using tools like cookies and Google Analytics.
2. HOW DO WE USE YOUR INFORMATION?
We use personal information for the following purposes:
- To respond to inquiries and offer consultations
- To send newsletters and marketing communications (only with your consent)
- To deliver services or resources you request
- To analyze website performance and improve user experience
- To comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your data.
3. WILL YOUR INFORMATION BE SHARED?
We only share your information in the following circumstances:
- With service providers: For example, email marketing platforms like ConvertKit or Beehiiv, calendar scheduling tools (e.g. Calendly), and analytics services.
- With legal authorities: If required by law, legal process, or to protect our rights.
- In a business transfer: If our business is acquired or merged, user data may be transferred.
All third parties we work with are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your data.
4. HOW DO WE STORE AND PROTECT YOUR INFORMATION?
Your information is stored securely using encrypted servers and secure platforms. We use industry-standard measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction.
However, please remember that no transmission of data over the internet is 100% secure. Use the Website at your own discretion.
5. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Understand how visitors interact with the Website
- Improve functionality and performance
- Save your preferences
You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. Some features of the site may not function properly if you disable cookies.
6. YOUR DATA PROTECTION RIGHTS
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- The right to access the personal data we hold about you
- The right to correct inaccurate data
- The right to request deletion of your data
- The right to withdraw consent for marketing
- The right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, contact us
7. THIRD-PARTY LINKS
Our Website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.
8. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
Our services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we learn that a child has provided us with personal information, we will delete it promptly.
9. UPDATES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an “Effective Date” at the top of this page. We encourage you to review it regularly to stay informed.
10. CONTACT US
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us.
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