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Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 9, 2026  ·  Effective date: January 1, 2024

1. Introduction

Business Ocean ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website business-ocean.us and provides digital marketing services including SEO, social media management, PPC advertising, web development, and related services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

By using our website or services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

  • Contact information: name, email address, phone number, company name
  • Website information: your website URL when requesting an SEO audit or our services
  • Communications: messages you send via contact forms or email
  • Newsletter subscriptions: name and email when subscribing to our newsletter

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

  • Log data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent, referring URLs
  • Cookies: session cookies for website functionality, analytics cookies (Google Analytics)
  • Device information: operating system, screen resolution, device type

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to your inquiries and provide requested services
  • Send service proposals, quotes, and project updates
  • Send our newsletter (only if you have subscribed)
  • Improve our website and services through analytics
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Protect against fraud and unauthorized access

We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Cookies & Tracking

We use the following types of cookies:

  • Essential cookies: Required for the website to function correctly (session management, form security)
  • Analytics cookies: Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use our site. This data is aggregated and anonymized.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

5. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We may share your information with:

  • Service providers: email delivery (SMTP), analytics (Google), hosting providers — only as needed to operate our services
  • Legal requirements: when required by law, court order, or government authority
  • Business transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

All third-party service providers are required to protect your information and use it only for the specified purpose.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 2 years. Newsletter subscriptions are retained until you unsubscribe.

7. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

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

  • Access: request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Rectification: request correction of inaccurate data
  • Erasure: request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Restriction: request that we limit the processing of your data
  • Portability: receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Objection: object to processing of your personal data
  • Opt-out of sale (CCPA): we do not sell personal data

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@business-ocean.us.

8. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including SSL/TLS encryption, secure hosting, and access controls to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: