Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy for Level Up Biz AI
Welcome to Level Up Biz AI , a blog dedicated to helping small business owners understand and use artificial intelligence to grow their businesses. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), where applicable.
By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please do not use our site.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect several types of information from users of our website:
a) Personal Data You Provide
- Contact forms : Name, email address, and message when you contact us.
- Newsletter subscriptions : Email address, name, and other optional details if you sign up for our mailing list.
- Comments on posts : Name, email, and website URL (if provided).
- User accounts : Not applicable at this time (we don’t offer login functionality).
b) Automatically Collected Data
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Referring website
- Date and time of access
- Cookies and tracking identifiers
c) Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Cookies help make our website work better for you. For more information, see section 4 – Use of Cookies .
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To deliver, operate, and maintain our website
- To respond to inquiries, comments, or requests
- To send newsletters, updates, or promotional content (with your consent)
- To personalize user experience and content
- To analyze traffic and improve our services
- To detect and prevent fraud or misuse
- To comply with legal obligations
3. Legal Basis for Processing
If you’re located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
- Consent : When you opt-in to receive emails or accept cookies.
- Legitimate Interest : For analytics, security, and improving our website.
- Contractual Obligation : When necessary to respond to your requests or provide support.
- Legal Compliance : When required by law.
You can withdraw your consent at any time by unsubscribing from our emails or adjusting your cookie preferences.
4. Use of Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that allow websites to recognize your browser and remember your preferences.
We use cookies for:
- Essential functions (e.g., navigation, login sessions)
- Analytics and performance (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Advertising and remarketing (see Section 7)
- Third-party integrations (e.g., YouTube, social media buttons)
You can manage your cookie preferences via your browser settings or through our cookie banner. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect your browsing experience.
For more information, see our Cookie Policy.
5. Third-Party Services and Tools
We use third-party tools and services to enhance our website and operations. These may include:
a) Google Analytics
Used to analyze how visitors interact with our website. It collects anonymous data such as page views, session duration, and referral sources. Learn more about Google’s privacy practices here: Google Privacy Policy .
b) Email Marketing Platforms
If you subscribe to our newsletter, your data may be processed by our email service provider(s), such as:
- Mailchimp
These platforms comply with data protection regulations and allow you to unsubscribe at any time.
c) Advertising Partners
We may display ads on our website or use remarketing services such as:
- Google Ads / AdSense
- Facebook Pixel
- Meta Audience Network
These services may use cookies to show you personalized ads based on your browsing behavior. You can opt out of interest-based advertising using your browser settings or visiting the Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out Page .
d) Social Media Widgets
Our site includes buttons or widgets for social networks like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Pinterest. These services may track your activity across sites. Review their privacy policies for more information.
e) Commenting Systems
If you leave a comment, it may be processed through platforms like:
- WordPress native commenting
Your data may be stored and used according to their privacy policies.
6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following cases:
- With trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our website (e.g., hosting, analytics, email delivery).
- When required by law, such as responding to subpoenas or court orders.
- To protect the rights, property, or safety of Level Up Biz AI, our users, or others.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of online transmission or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. For example:
- Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe.
- Website usage data collected via Google Analytics is retained for 26 months.
- Comments and related data are kept indefinitely unless removed upon request.
9. Your Rights Regarding Personal Data
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:
- Right to Access : Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectify : Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”) : Request deletion of your data under certain conditions.
- Right to Restrict Processing : Limit how we use your data.
- Right to Object : Object to processing based on legitimate interests, including direct marketing.
- Right to Data Portability : Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:
📧 contact@levelupbizai.blog
We will respond within 30 days.
10. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
11. International Data Transfers
Some of the third-party services we use may store or process your data outside your country of residence, including in the United States. These transfers are made in compliance with applicable data protection laws, and we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
📧 contact@levelupbizai.blog
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