Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Iveriq Search collects, uses, stores, and discloses personal information when you visit this website, submit a project request, communicate with us, or purchase search engine optimization services. It also describes the choices available to you. This policy applies only to information handled by Iveriq Search and does not govern the independent privacy practices of search engines, analytics providers, website platforms, hosting providers, or other third parties.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly

We collect information you choose to provide when you request an analysis, ask about a service, become a client, send project materials, or otherwise communicate with us. Depending on the interaction, this may include your name, business email address, telephone number, company or brand name, website address, selected service, project message, billing details, and any files or information you submit for review.

SEO work may require access to information about a client's website and its performance. When authorized by a client, we may receive account identifiers, role-based access, analytics exports, search performance data, crawl reports, keyword lists, content inventories, technical issue logs, business-listing information, and other materials reasonably necessary to deliver the agreed services. Clients should provide the minimum access required and should not send passwords through an unsecured form.

Information collected through normal website operation

When you access the website, standard technical data may be processed automatically. This may include IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, approximate location derived from IP address, language, referring page, requested page, access time, and diagnostic or security events. This information supports website delivery, performance, troubleshooting, fraud prevention, and security.

Cookies and similar technologies

The website may use necessary cookies or local storage to remember functional preferences such as the selected light or dark theme and to maintain basic site operation. If analytics, advertising, or other optional technologies are added, they should be activated only as described in the Cookie Policy and, where required, only after an appropriate choice has been collected.

2. How We Use Information

We use personal and project information only for legitimate business purposes connected with operating the website and providing SEO services. These purposes include:

• responding to inquiries and evaluating whether a requested service is a reasonable fit;
• preparing scopes, proposals, estimates, schedules, invoices, and service communications;
• performing SEO audits, keyword research, on-page optimization, local SEO, technical SEO, and ongoing management requested by a client;
• communicating about access, approvals, deliverables, implementation questions, and project status;
• maintaining records of instructions, completed work, payments, and support requests;
• improving website reliability, accessibility, navigation, content, and service processes;
• protecting accounts, systems, clients, and the website from misuse, malicious activity, or unauthorized access;
• complying with applicable law, tax obligations, recordkeeping requirements, valid legal requests, and the enforcement of agreements.

We do not sell personal information for money. We do not use confidential client analytics or access credentials to advertise unrelated services to third parties.

3. Legal and Operational Grounds

Where a legal basis is required, information may be processed because it is necessary to take steps at your request, perform a service agreement, comply with a legal obligation, protect legitimate business and security interests, or act with your consent. Consent may be withdrawn for future processing where consent is the applicable basis; withdrawal does not affect processing that was lawful before withdrawal.

4. How Information May Be Shared

Information may be disclosed to vendors that provide services needed to operate the business, such as website hosting, cloud storage, email delivery, form processing, scheduling, invoicing, bookkeeping, security, analytics, and technical support. Vendors are expected to process information only for the relevant service and to apply appropriate safeguards. The specific vendors used may change as operational needs change.

Project information may also be shared with independent specialists or contractors when their participation is authorized or reasonably necessary for the agreed work. We limit such sharing to information relevant to their assignment. Information may be disclosed to professional advisers, insurers, regulators, courts, law enforcement, or other parties when reasonably necessary to comply with law, protect rights and safety, investigate misuse, establish or defend legal claims, or complete a business reorganization. If the business is involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of assets, information may be transferred subject to appropriate confidentiality and notice requirements.

5. Client Accounts and Third-Party Platforms

SEO engagements often involve platforms controlled by clients or third parties, including content management systems, hosting dashboards, analytics services, search engine tools, local business listings, and project-management systems. Each platform has its own terms and privacy practices. We process authorized access only for the agreed work and encourage clients to use individual user accounts, least-privilege permissions, multifactor authentication, and prompt removal of access after it is no longer required.

A client remains responsible for confirming that it has authority to provide any personal information, website data, or account access included in a project. Clients should remove or redact unrelated personal information before providing files whenever practical.

6. Data Retention

We retain information for only as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, including delivery of services, maintenance of business and tax records, resolution of disputes, security, and enforcement of agreements. Retention periods vary by record type. General inquiries that do not become projects may be removed earlier than active project records. Contracts, invoices, payment records, approvals, and final deliverables may be retained for longer periods when required for legal, accounting, insurance, or evidentiary purposes.

Access to client-controlled systems should be removed or disabled when the applicable work ends unless continuing access is expressly required for an active monthly engagement. Backup copies may remain for a limited period until overwritten through normal backup cycles.

7. Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect information against unauthorized access, alteration, loss, misuse, or disclosure. Measures may include access controls, role separation, protected storage, software updates, secure connections, logging, backups, and vendor review. No website, transmission method, or storage system can be guaranteed completely secure. You should avoid sending passwords, government identification, financial account credentials, or other unnecessary sensitive information through the website form.

8. Your Choices and Privacy Requests

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to request access to personal information, correction of inaccurate information, deletion, restriction, portability, or information about categories of processing and disclosure. You may also object to certain processing or withdraw consent where consent applies. Rights may be subject to legal exceptions, identity verification, and record-retention obligations.

To make a request, use the contact information at the end of this policy and describe the request with enough detail to identify the relevant interaction. We may ask for reasonable verification before acting. Authorized agents may be required to provide evidence of authority. We will not discriminate against a person for exercising a privacy right available under applicable law.

9. Children

The website and services are intended for businesses and adults. They are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has submitted personal information, contact us so the matter can be reviewed and appropriate action taken.

10. International Use

The business operates from the United States. If you access the website or provide information from another country, information may be processed in the United States or in other locations where service providers operate. Privacy protections and government-access rules may differ from those in your location. Where required, appropriate transfer safeguards should be used.

11. External Websites

The website may refer to third-party resources or platforms. Following an external link or using a third-party service is subject to that party's terms and privacy practices. We are not responsible for the content, security, availability, or privacy practices of an independent third party.

12. Changes to This Policy

This policy may be revised to reflect changes in services, technology, vendors, legal requirements, or business practices. The “Last updated” date identifies the current version. Material changes will be presented through a reasonable notice when required. Continued use of the website after an update is subject to the revised policy.