1. Overview

HostSB Marketing is a small business web design and SEO agency based in Brooksville, Florida. This Privacy Policy applies to:

• Our website at hostsb.com and any subdomains
• Services we provide including website design, hosting, SEO, and Google Business Profile setup
• All interactions between HostSB Marketing and website visitors, prospects, and clients

By using our website or services, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

When you contact us, fill out a form, or engage our services, we may collect:

• Contact information - Name, email address, phone number, business name
• Business details - Industry, services offered, service areas, business address, business hours
• Project information - Content, files, images, and materials you provide for your website project
• Payment information - Processed through third-party payment providers (we do not store credit card details on our servers)
• Communication records - Emails, messages, and call notes related to our services

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• Device information - IP address, browser type, operating system, device type
• Usage data - Pages visited, time spent on pages, referral source, exit pages
• Location data - General geographic location based on IP address (city/region level)
• Cookies and tracking data - See Section 4 for details

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

• To provide services - Building your website, optimizing your online presence, setting up your Google Business Profile
• To communicate with you - Responding to inquiries, sending project updates, providing customer support
• To process payments - Handling invoices, deposits, and ongoing service fees
• To improve our services - Analyzing website usage patterns to enhance user experience
• To send marketing communications - Only if you've opted in (you can unsubscribe at any time)
• To comply with legal obligations - When required by law, court order, or regulatory request
• To protect our rights - Preventing fraud, enforcing our Terms of Service, resolving disputes

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyze site usage.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential cookies - Required for basic website functionality (cannot be disabled)
• Analytics cookies - Help us understand how visitors use our site (Google Analytics)
• Functional cookies - Remember your preferences and settings

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies, though this may affect website functionality. Common browser cookie controls:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
• Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies
• Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies

5. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services to help operate our business. These services may collect information about you as governed by their own privacy policies.

Services We Use

• Google Analytics - Website analytics and traffic analysis (Google Privacy Policy)
• Google Business Profile - Business listing management and search visibility
• Google Fonts - Web typography served from Google's CDN
• WordPress - Content management system for websites we build and host
• Hosting providers - Website hosting infrastructure (varies by client engagement)
• Email service providers - Transactional and marketing email delivery
• Payment processors - Credit card and ACH payment processing (we do not store payment card data)
• Domain registrars - Domain registration and DNS management

Each third-party service has its own privacy policy. We recommend reviewing their policies to understand how they handle your information.

6. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers - With trusted vendors who help us deliver services (hosting, email, payment processing) under strict confidentiality obligations
• Legal requirements - When required by law, court order, subpoena, or regulatory request
• Business protection - To protect our legal rights, prevent fraud, or address security concerns
• Business transfers - In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of business assets (with continued privacy protections)
• With your consent - When you explicitly authorize us to share your information

7. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction:

• SSL encryption - All data transmitted through our website is encrypted using HTTPS
• Secure hosting - Servers protected by industry-standard security measures
• Access controls - Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
• Password protection - Strong authentication for all administrative access
• Regular backups - Data backed up regularly to prevent loss

8. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide services you've engaged us for
• Comply with legal, accounting, and tax obligations (typically 7 years for business records)
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
• Maintain business records for legitimate operational purposes

When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it. You can request deletion of your information at any time (see Section 9).

9. Your Rights & Choices

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

• Access - Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction - Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion - Request that we delete your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements)
• Opt-out - Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
• Portability - Request your data in a portable format
• Restriction - Request that we limit how we use your information

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information in Section 15. We will respond to verified requests within 30 days.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without verified parental consent, we will delete that information promptly. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

11. California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides you with additional rights:

• Right to know - What personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell
• Right to delete - Request deletion of personal information we've collected
• Right to opt-out - Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to non-discrimination - Equal service and pricing regardless of exercising your rights

To exercise your California privacy rights, contact us at hostsb@gmail.com or call (727) 455-3830.

12. European Users (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Legal basis - We process personal data based on consent, contract performance, legitimate interests, or legal obligations
• Data subject rights - Access, correction, deletion, restriction, portability, and objection
• Data transfers - International data transfers protected by appropriate safeguards
• Supervisory authority - Right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise GDPR rights, contact us using the information in Section 15.

13. Do Not Track

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal that indicates a preference not to be tracked across websites. Because there is no industry standard for interpreting DNT signals, our website does not currently respond to DNT signals.

You can still control tracking through browser settings and by managing cookies as described in Section 4.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal requirements.

When we make material changes, we will:

• Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
• Post the revised policy on our website
• Notify active clients via email for significant changes

Continued use of our services after policy changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

15. Contact Us

Questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information should be directed to:

HostSB Marketing
Joe Myers, Owner
Brooksville, Florida
Phone: (727) 455-3830
Email: hostsb@gmail.com
Website: hostsb.com

We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 5 business days.