Privacy Policy

At PromoLift Marketing Agency, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our marketing services.

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

Introduction and Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to all information collected by PromoLift Marketing Agency through our website (www.promolift.world), our marketing services, client communications, and any related activities. By accessing our website or using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection and use of your information as described herein.

PromoLift Marketing Agency operates as a full-service digital marketing agency headquartered in Manchester, United Kingdom. We specialize in providing comprehensive marketing solutions including but not limited to SEO, PPC advertising, social media marketing, content creation, and brand development services to businesses of all sizes.

We recognize that privacy is fundamental to building trust with our clients and website visitors. This policy outlines our commitment to transparency and your rights regarding personal data processing in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK Data Protection Act 2018, and other applicable privacy laws.

Our services are designed to help businesses grow through strategic marketing initiatives, and we understand that the data you share with us is宝贵. We maintain the highest standards of data protection and will never sell, rent, or misuse your personal information for commercial gain.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect various types of personal information to provide and improve our marketing services:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, company name, job title, and business address when you contact us or request our services
  • Account Information: Login credentials, usernames, and password information for client portals and project management systems
  • Financial Information: Billing addresses, payment information, and financial details necessary for processing payments and managing accounts
  • Communication Records: Email correspondence, chat transcripts, call recordings, and meeting notes from client interactions
  • Marketing Preferences: Communication preferences, newsletter subscriptions, and opt-in/opt-out selections

Technical Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain technical information:

  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and hardware specifications
  • Website Usage: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click-through rates, referring websites, and navigation patterns
  • Cookies and Tracking: Cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar technologies that help us understand user behavior and preferences
  • Location Data: Approximate geographic location based on IP address (not precise GPS location) for market analysis

Marketing and Campaign Data

As a marketing agency, we also collect data related to marketing campaigns and performance:

  • Campaign Performance: Click-through rates, conversion rates, engagement metrics, and ROI data from marketing campaigns we manage
  • Audience Insights: Demographic information, interests, and behaviors of target audiences for marketing strategy development
  • Social Media Data: Social media handles, follower counts, engagement data, and content performance metrics
  • SEO Analytics: Website traffic data, keyword rankings, backlink information, and technical SEO metrics

How We Use Your Information

Service Provision and Client Management

We use your personal information to:

  • Provide and deliver our marketing services as contracted
  • Communicate with you about project progress, deliverables, and account status
  • Process payments, generate invoices, and manage billing relationships
  • Provide customer support and respond to inquiries and requests
  • Maintain client records and project documentation
  • Verify identity and authenticate users accessing client portals

Marketing and Business Development

With your consent, we may use your information for:

  • Sending promotional materials, newsletters, and marketing communications about our services
  • Conducting market research and client satisfaction surveys
  • Inviting you to events, webinars, or industry conferences
  • Personalizing content and marketing messages based on your interests and business needs
  • Developing case studies and success stories (with your explicit permission)

Website Improvement and Analytics

Technical information helps us:

  • Understand website usage patterns and optimize user experience
  • Analyze campaign effectiveness and improve our service offerings
  • Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats
  • Debug technical issues and improve website functionality
  • Generate aggregated and anonymized reports for business insights

Legal and Compliance

We process information to:

  • Comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements
  • Protect our rights, property, and safety as well as those of our clients
  • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
  • Conduct internal audits and maintain business records
  • Respond to legal requests and court orders from law enforcement

Information Sharing and Disclosure

Service Providers and Partners

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in providing our services:

  • Technology Partners: Cloud hosting providers, email service providers, CRM systems, and project management tools
  • Marketing Platforms: Social media advertising platforms, email marketing services, analytics tools, and SEO software
  • Financial Services: Payment processors, accounting firms, and banking institutions for transaction processing
  • Professional Services: Legal advisors, business consultants, and insurance providers when necessary

All third-party partners are contractually bound to protect your information and are prohibited from using it for their own purposes.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law or in good faith belief that such action is necessary to:

  • Comply with legal processes, court orders, or regulatory investigations
  • Protect and defend our rights, property, or safety
  • Prevent fraud, abuse, or illegal activities
  • Investigate security breaches or unauthorized access
  • Protect the rights, property, or safety of our users and the public

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our business, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify you of any such change and provide you with options regarding your data.

What We Never Do

We will never:

  • Sell or rent your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes
  • Share your information without your consent except as outlined in this policy
  • Use your information to compete against your business interests
  • Disclose your financial information without proper security measures
  • Access or use your marketing campaign data for purposes beyond agreed scope

Data Security and Protection

Technical Safeguards

We implement comprehensive technical measures to protect your data:

  • Encryption: All data transmission is encrypted using SSL/TLS protocols, and sensitive data is encrypted at rest using industry-standard algorithms
  • Access Controls: Multi-factor authentication, role-based access controls, and least-privilege principles for employee access
  • Network Security: Firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and network segmentation to prevent unauthorized access
  • Regular Updates: Automatic security updates, vulnerability scanning, and penetration testing of our systems
  • Backup Systems: Encrypted, geographically distributed backups with regular recovery testing

Operational Security

We maintain strict operational security procedures:

  • Employee Training: Regular security awareness training and data protection education for all team members
  • Data Minimization: Collection and retention of only necessary data, with automatic purging of outdated information
  • Secure Disposal: Secure deletion or destruction of data when no longer needed, using industry-standard methods
  • Incident Response: Established procedures for detecting, responding to, and reporting security incidents
  • Third-Party Audits: Regular security assessments by independent third-party cybersecurity firms

Data Breach Protocol

In the unlikely event of a data breach affecting your personal information, we will:

  • Investigate the incident immediately and contain any unauthorized access
  • Notify the relevant data protection authorities within 72 hours as required by law
  • Contact affected individuals without undue delay when required by law
  • Provide details about the breach, potential impact, and protective measures taken
  • Take steps to mitigate any harm and prevent similar incidents in the future

Your Rights and Choices

GDPR Rights

If you are a resident of the European Union or United Kingdom, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we use your data
  • Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests, direct marketing, or research
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for processing based on consent at any time

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under CCPA:

  • Right to Know: Request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information collected
  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information collected (with certain exceptions)
  • Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of personal information
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: Receive equal service and pricing regardless of privacy choices

Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section. We will respond to your request within one month (or as required by applicable law).

To verify your identity, we may request additional information or documentation. All requests will be processed confidentially and in accordance with applicable laws.

Marketing Communications

You can manage your marketing preferences by:

  • Using the unsubscribe links in our marketing emails
  • Updating your preferences through your client portal
  • Contacting our privacy team directly
  • Adjusting cookie preferences through your browser settings

Please note that opting out of marketing communications may affect our ability to provide updates about your campaigns and services.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. The specific retention period depends on the type of data and the purpose for which it was collected.

Client Data

  • Active Clients: Retained throughout the service relationship
  • Former Clients: Up to 7 years after service termination for legal and accounting purposes
  • Marketing Materials: Indefinitely for portfolio use (with consent)

Website and Technical Data

  • Analytics Data: Up to 26 months for website analytics
  • Log Files: Up to 12 months for security and troubleshooting
  • Cookies: Varies by cookie type (session, persistent, third-party)

When we no longer need your data, we securely delete or anonymize it. We will notify you if we plan to use your data for a new purpose that is incompatible with the original purpose.

International Data Transfers

PromoLift Marketing Agency is based in the United Kingdom and primarily processes data within the UK and European Economic Area (EEA). However, we may transfer your information to countries outside the UK/EEA when providing our services or using international service providers.

When we transfer personal data internationally, we ensure adequate protection through:

  • Adequacy Decisions: Transfer to countries with adequate data protection laws as recognized by the European Commission
  • Standard Contractual Clauses: EU-approved model contracts with international service providers
  • Binding Corporate Rules: Internal policies approved by data protection authorities for intra-group transfers
  • Certification Schemes: Participation in recognized international data protection certification programs

You can request information about international data transfers and applicable safeguards by contacting our privacy team.

Policy Updates and Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of material changes through:

  • Email notification to the primary contact associated with your account
  • Prominent notice on our website homepage
  • Notification through our client portal or project management systems
  • Direct communication from our team members

Material changes (changes that significantly affect your rights or how we use your data) will be effective 30 days after notice is provided. Continued use of our services after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly. If you have questions about changes to this policy, please contact our privacy team before the effective date.

Contact Us

Privacy Team

Phone

+44 161 234 5678

Address

123 Deansgate
Manchester M1 2AW
United Kingdom

Business Hours

Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Data Protection Officer

For specific data protection concerns or to exercise your rights under GDPR, you can contact our Data Protection Officer directly.

DPO Contact:

[email protected]

Our DPO is responsible for overseeing data protection compliance and can assist with privacy-related complaints or concerns.

Supervisory Authority

If you are not satisfied with our response to your privacy concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority:

UK: Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
EU: Your national data protection authority