Overview
This Privacy Policy describes how Matt Brandenburg ("we," "us," or "our"), operating at mattbrandenburg.com, collects, uses, stores, and shares information when you visit our website or use our services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data with transparency and care.
By using this website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please do not use our website or services.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you contact us, submit an inquiry, or engage our services. This includes your name, email address, phone number, company name, and any other information you choose to share.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and time spent on pages. This information is collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies.
Third-Party Platform Data
If you engage our marketing services and authorize us to access third-party platforms on your behalf (such as Google Ads, Google Analytics, Google Search Console, or social media accounts), we may access data from those platforms solely for the purpose of providing the services you have requested.
Google API Data
Our use of information received from Google APIs adheres to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.
What Google Data We Access
When you authorize us through Google OAuth, we may access data from Google services including Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Google Ads, and Gmail, as required to perform the specific marketing services you have engaged us to provide. The exact scope of access is limited to what is necessary for the agreed-upon services.
How We Use Google Data
Google user data is used exclusively to provide, improve, and personalize the marketing services you have requested. We do not use Google user data to develop, improve, or train generalized AI or machine learning models. We do not use Google user data for any purpose other than providing or improving user-facing features that are prominent in the requesting application.
Restrictions on Google Data Use
We strictly adhere to the following restrictions regarding Google user data. We do not sell, transfer, or disclose Google user data to third parties except as necessary to provide the services you have authorized, to comply with applicable law, or as part of a merger or acquisition with your explicit prior consent. We do not use Google user data for advertising purposes, to determine creditworthiness, or for any purpose unrelated to the services you have requested. We do not allow any person to read your Google user data unless you have explicitly granted permission, it is necessary for security purposes, or it is required by law.
Revoking Google API Access
You may revoke our access to your Google account data at any time through your Google Account permissions settings. Upon revocation, we will cease accessing your Google data and will delete any stored Google user data within 30 days, unless retention is required by law.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes: to provide, operate, and improve our marketing services; to communicate with you about your inquiries and service engagements; to send you updates, reports, and information relevant to your services; to analyze website usage and improve user experience; to comply with legal obligations; and to protect the security and integrity of our website and services.
We will not use your personal information for purposes incompatible with those described in this policy without your prior consent.
Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
Service Providers
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and delivering our services (such as analytics providers, email platforms, and project management tools). These providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for the purposes for which it was shared.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or governmental authority, or if we believe in good faith that such disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will provide notice before your information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, maintain our business records, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
Google user data is retained only for the duration of the active service engagement and deleted within 30 days of service termination or access revocation, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
Security
We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS), access controls, and regular security reviews.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any access credentials you share with us.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access the personal information we hold about you; request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data; request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions; object to or restrict our processing of your data; and data portability where technically feasible.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in the Contact section below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and understand user behavior. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser.
We use essential cookies necessary for the website to function, analytics cookies to understand how visitors use the site, and marketing cookies to measure the effectiveness of our content. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
Children's Privacy
Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete such information.
Policy Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, provide additional notice.
Your continued use of our website after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
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Matt Brandenburg
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