This Privacy Policy outlines how Local Edge Advantage (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects any information that you provide when using our services. We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using our services, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement.

Local Edge Advantage is an Australian owned and operated agency specialising in Google Business Profile management, Google Ads, and SEO consulting services. This policy is effective from 08/08/2023.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

-Name and job title

-Contact information including email address

-Demographic information such as location, postcode, preferences, and interests

-Other information relevant to customer surveys and/or offers

*Data input into forms on our website or services which is treated as strictly confidential

How We Use Cookies

A cookie is a small file which asks permission to be placed on your computer’s hard drive. Once you agree, the file is added and the cookie helps analyze web traffic or lets you know when you visit a particular site. Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual. We use traffic log cookies to identify which pages are being used. This helps us analyze data about web page traffic and improve our website in order to tailor it to customer needs. We only use this information for statistical analysis purposes and then the data is removed from the system.

How We Use Your Information

We require this information to understand your needs and provide you with a better service, and in particular for the following reasons:

-Internal record keeping.

-We may use the information to improve our products and services.

-We may periodically send promotional emails about new products, special offers or other information which we think you may find interesting using the email address which you have provided.

-From time to time, we may also use your information to contact you for market research purposes. We may contact you by email, phone, fax or mail.

Security

We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure, we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.

How We Share Your Information

Your personal information is not shared with any third parties and is used solely by Local Edge Advantage for the purposes described in this policy. All data input into forms is strictly confidential.

Tools We Use

We utilize a variety of tools to enhance our services, including but not limited to Google Business Profile, Google Ads, Google Search Console, Google Analytics, Google Meet, Ahrefs, and SEMrush. These tools are used in compliance with their respective privacy policies and in a manner that respects your privacy.

Your Rights

You may choose to restrict the collection or use of your personal information in the following ways:

-If you have previously agreed to us using your personal information for direct marketing purposes, you may change your mind at any time by writing to or emailing us.

-We will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so. You may request details of personal information which we hold about you under the Data Protection Act 1998. A small fee will be payable. If you would like a copy of the information held on you please write to us.

Changes to Our Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page occasionally to ensure that you are happy with any changes. This policy is subject to change without notice.

For any questions or concerns regarding this privacy policy, please contact us at admin@localedgeadvantage.com.