Effective date: October 30, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how SEO by Steve (“I,” “me,” or “my”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit seobysteve.com or contact me through this website.
Information I collect
Information you give me. If you contact me through the website’s contact form, by email, or by phone, I receive the details you choose to share, such as your name, email address, phone number, website address, and message.
Information collected automatically. When you visit the site, analytics tools may collect technical information such as your IP address, browser and device type, pages visited, referring website, and approximate location. This information is gathered with cookies and similar technologies.
How I use information
- To respond to your questions and requests, including requests for a website audit.
- To provide and manage my services.
- To understand how visitors use the website so I can improve it.
- To keep the website secure and working properly.
I do not sell your personal information.
Services that process information
This website uses third-party services that may process information about your visit under their own privacy policies:
- Google Analytics to measure website traffic. You can opt out with the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
- Jetpack (Automattic) for website statistics, security, and image delivery.
- WPForms to deliver contact form messages to me by email.
- Web hosting provided by Bluehost, which stores the website’s files and data.
Cookies
Cookies are small files stored on your device. The analytics services above may set cookies to recognize repeat visits and measure usage. You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Some parts of the website may not work as expected if you do.
How long I keep information
I keep contact messages and related correspondence for as long as needed to respond to you and manage any working relationship, and as required for business or legal reasons. Analytics data is kept according to the settings of the analytics provider.
Your choices
You may ask me to access, correct, or delete personal information you have sent me by contacting me at the address below. I will respond as required by applicable law.
Children’s privacy
This website is intended for business owners and is not directed to children under 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to this policy
I may update this policy from time to time. The effective date at the top shows when it was last changed.
Contact
Questions about this policy? Contact Steve Mathis at steve@seobysteve.com or 360-903-5543, Ridgefield, Washington.