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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 25, 2024

Fintech-Specific Privacy Notice: As a specialized SEO service provider for financial technology companies, we understand the importance of data security and regulatory compliance. This privacy policy reflects our commitment to protecting your data in accordance with GDPR, PSD2, and other applicable financial regulations.

Fintech SEO Services ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with us.

By using our website or services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you disagree with any part of this policy, please do not use our website or services.

1. Scope & Applicability

This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data processed by Fintech SEO Services, including data collected through:

GDPR Compliance: We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for all data subjects in the European Economic Area (EEA).

2. Data We Collect

Personal Information from Clients & Prospects

When you engage with our services, we may collect:

SEO Service Data

For SEO service delivery, we may process:

Automatically Collected Data

When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

Data Type Purpose
IP Address & Location Security, analytics, and service optimization
Device Information Browser type, operating system, device type
Usage Data Pages visited, time spent, navigation patterns
Technical Data Error logs, performance metrics, security events

3. Purpose of Processing

We process personal data for the following legitimate purposes:

  • Service Delivery: Providing SEO services to fintech clients
  • Communication: Responding to inquiries and providing support
  • Marketing: Sending relevant content and service updates (with consent)
  • Analytics: Improving our website and services
  • Compliance: Meeting legal and regulatory obligations
  • Security: Protecting against fraud and unauthorized access

Under GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases for processing personal data:

Legal Basis Application
Consent For marketing communications and non-essential cookies
Contract To fulfill SEO service agreements with clients
Legitimate Interests Business operations, security, and service improvement
Legal Obligation Tax, accounting, and regulatory compliance

5. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent personal data to third parties for marketing purposes. We may share data with:

Service Providers

Trusted third parties who assist in service delivery:

All service providers are contractually bound to protect your data and use it only for specified purposes.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose data if required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:

Data Category Retention Period
Client Data 7 years after service termination (for legal and tax compliance)
Prospect Data 3 years from last contact (unless deletion requested)
Website Analytics 26 months (anonymized thereafter)
Marketing Data Until consent withdrawn or 2 years from last engagement
Financial Records 7 years (as required by Estonian law)

7. Data Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your data:

  • Encryption: SSL/TLS for data transmission, encryption at rest
  • Access Controls: Role-based access, multi-factor authentication
  • Security Monitoring: 24/7 monitoring, intrusion detection
  • Regular Audits: Security assessments and vulnerability testing
  • Data Backups: Secure, encrypted backups with disaster recovery
  • Employee Training: Regular security awareness training

Despite our security measures, no system is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but we continuously work to maintain and improve our protections.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

Right Description
Right to Access Request a copy of your personal data
Right to Rectification Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to Erasure Request deletion of your data (with exceptions)
Right to Restrict Processing Limit how we use your data
Right to Data Portability Receive your data in a structured format
Right to Object Object to certain types of processing
Right to Withdraw Consent Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in the "Contact Information" section. We will respond within 30 days.

9. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website performance:

Essential Cookies

Required for website functionality. Cannot be disabled.

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors use our website. Can be disabled via cookie preferences.

Marketing Cookies

Used for personalized advertising and content. Require explicit consent.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner.

10. International Data Transfers

As an Estonian company serving international clients, data may be transferred outside the EEA. We ensure appropriate safeguards:

11. Fintech-Specific Considerations

As specialists in fintech SEO, we adhere to additional considerations:

  • Regulatory Alignment: Our practices align with PSD2, MiFID II, and other financial regulations
  • Enhanced Due Diligence: Additional verification for financial sector clients
  • Data Minimization: Collecting only necessary data for SEO services
  • Sector-Specific Security: Enhanced security measures for financial industry clients
  • Compliance Monitoring: Regular review of regulatory requirements

12. Policy Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Significant changes will be:

We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your data.

13. Contact Information

Data Protection Contact

Fintech SEO Services
Petseri tn 8-24
Võru linn (Võru maakond)
65610 Estonia
Contact Person: Loni Manton
Position: Fintech SEO Director & Data Protection Contact
Phone: +372 7821 704
Email: privacy@fintechseo.ee
Data Protection Officer: dpo@fintechseo.ee

Supervisory Authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Estonian Data Protection Inspectorate:

Estonian Data Protection Inspectorate (Andmekaitse Inspektsioon)
Address: Tatari 39, 10134 Tallinn, Estonia
Phone: +372 627 4135
Email: info@aki.ee
Website: www.aki.ee

GDPR
PSD2
Estonian Data Protection Act

This Privacy Policy is effective as of the last updated date shown above.