Privacy Policy for Norfolk Local SEO
Effective Date: May 19, 2026
Most privacy policies read like a legal textbook. We wrote this one ourselves. You run a local Virginia business. You care about who holds your data. We respect that.
This page explains exactly what information we collect when you visit norfolklocalseo.com. It details why we need it. It outlines how we protect it. No dense legal jargon. Just the operational reality of our data practices.
What Data We Actually Collect
When you fill out our contact form for a Google Business Profile audit, you hand over specific details. You give us your name, email address, phone number, and website URL. We ask for your target service area in Hampton Roads. That submission is entirely voluntary. We need this information to look up your current map pack rankings. We cannot audit your NAP consistency without knowing your exact business details.
We track basic visitor metrics automatically. IP addresses. Browser types. Referring pages. This happens through standard server logs.
We do not buy email lists. We do not scrape local directories to spam Virginia business owners. If we have your email address, you gave it to us directly.
Client Data vs. Prospect Data
We handle data differently depending on our relationship. Prospects get temporary storage. Clients get secure, long-term archiving.
If you hire us to manage your local search presence, we require deeper access. You grant us manager status on your Google Business Profile. You share login credentials for your website CMS. We store these sensitive details in an encrypted password manager. Only the specific team members optimizing your location pages can access them.
Prospect data stays in our email system. We review your site. We send you a proposal. We wait for your decision.
Cookies and Content Analytics
We run Google Analytics 4 and Google Search Console. These platforms drop cookies on your browser. They track how you interact with our site.