SEO Isn’t Dead Forum Privacy Policy
At SEO Isn’t Dead Forum (“we,” “us,” “our”), accessible via seoisntdead.com, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect any information that you provide while using our forum. We reserve the right to modify this policy as needed, and we will notify you of any significant changes via email or through a prominent notice on our website.
1. Information We Collect and How We Use It
1.1 Account and Profile Information
You do not need to create an account to browse the SEO Isn’t Dead Forum, view public profiles, or read topics and posts. However, if you choose to create an account, you will need to provide some personal information, such as:
- Display Name (e.g., “John Doe”)
- Nickname (e.g., @john-doe)
- Username (e.g., johnxdoe)
- Password
- Email Address
Your display name and nickname will be public, but you can use a pseudonym instead of your real name. By default, your display name, nickname, and username will be the same, but we recommend changing your display name and nickname to keep your username private.
Once your account is created, you may choose to add additional public information, such as:
- Member Title
- Avatar
- Biography (About Me)
- Website
- Occupation
- Signature
- Social Media Links
- Location (Country)
- Time Zone
While browsing the forum, the following non-public information may also be collected:
- IP Address
- Geographical Location
- Browser Type and Version
- Operating System
- Referral Source
- Length of Visit, Page Views, and Browsing Activity
Most activities on the SEO Isn’t Dead Forum are public, including your profile information. You are responsible for the content you post and should consider the sensitivity of the information you share.
If you connect your account to a third-party service (e.g., Facebook), that service may share information with us, which we use to enhance your experience on our forum.
1.2 Contact Information
Your contact information, such as your email address, is used to authenticate your account, secure our services, and communicate with you about your account or community updates. You can opt out of email notifications at any time.
1.3 Private Messages and Non-Public Communications
We offer features like Private Messages to allow for non-public communication. While we store and process these communications to ensure community safety and handle reports, we do not use them for advertising purposes. Remember that recipients may still have copies of your messages even if you delete them from your account.
1.4 Cookies
Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use cookies to enhance your experience on the forum, including:
- Authentication: Identifying you during visits and maintaining session continuity.
- Status: Recognizing if you are logged into your account.
- Security: Protecting your account and our website.
We also use third-party services like Google Analytics and Google AdSense, which may place cookies on your device to track usage and display tailored advertisements. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
1.5 Log Data
We collect “Log Data,” which includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing activity. This data helps us operate our services, ensure security, and personalize your experience.
2. Information Sharing and Disclosure
2.1 Public Information
Any information you post on the SEO Isn’t Dead Forum may be publicly accessible. Even after you delete your account, some of your public posts and profile information may remain visible.
2.2 Sharing with Third Parties
We share your information with trusted third-party service providers to help us operate and improve our services. These providers are required to protect your information according to our instructions.
Our forum may also contain third-party links, widgets, and social media features. Any information you share with these third parties is governed by their respective privacy policies.
2.3 Legal and Safety Considerations
We may disclose your personal data if required by law, to protect the safety of individuals, or to safeguard the integrity of our platform.
2.4 Non-Personal Information
We may share aggregated, non-personal data, such as community statistics or the number of views on a topic.
3. Access and Control of Your Information
3.1 Accessing and Rectifying Your Data
You have the right to access, correct, delete, or modify your personal data through your account settings. You may also request a copy of your account information, including content you have created.
3.2 Deleting Your Data
You can request the deletion of your account, which will include personal data, profile data, and created content. Please note that third parties, such as search engines, may still retain copies of your public information.
3.3 Restricting Processing
You may request that we stop processing your information if you believe we do not have the right to do so. You can also opt out of marketing communications or unsubscribe from email notifications.
3.4 Data Portability
Upon request, we will provide an electronic file of your basic account information and the content you have created on the forum.
4. Data Security
We use trusted data hosting providers and implement security measures to protect your information. However, no security system is completely impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Children and Our Community
The SEO Isn’t Dead Forum is not intended for children under the age of 13. If you are under 13, you may not use our services.
6. Online Privacy Policy Only
This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected through our website and not to information collected offline.
7. Consent to This Policy
By using SEO Isn’t Dead Forum, you consent to this Privacy Policy.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we will notify you via email or a prominent notice on our site before the changes take effect.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us or start a public or private topic in our community.