Privacy Policy

Effective date: May 19, 2026.

We track local search data. We do not track your personal life. You came to Local SEO Report to understand your map pack rankings and Google Business Profile performance. You did not come here to have your inbox sold to third-party data brokers. This policy explains exactly what happens to your information when you interact with localseoreport.com.

We believe in transparency. Most privacy policies hide behind thick legal jargon. We refuse to do that. You deserve high-resolution visibility into our data practices. If you run a local business, you already deal with enough noise from Google algorithm updates. You do not need noise from us.

Public Business Data Versus Personal Data

We need to establish a clear boundary right now. Your Google Business Profile is public. Your local map rankings are public. Your citation consistency across 50 local directories is public. When we generate a Local SEO Report, we pull this public data to show you exactly where your business stands. This privacy policy does not cover public business data.

This policy covers you. It covers the personal information you actively hand over to us. It covers the background data your browser sends when you read our guides. We treat your personal data with strict confidentiality.

The Information We Actually Collect

We collect data in two specific ways. You give us some of it directly. Your browser gives us the rest automatically.

When you request a ranking audit or fill out our contact form, you provide direct input. We ask for your name. We ask for your email address. We ask for your target website URL and your primary target city. We need this exact information to run the analysis and deliver the results. If you withhold it, we cannot generate the report. It is that simple.

We also collect automated data. Every time you load a page on localseoreport.com, our servers log specific technical details. We record your IP address. We log your browser type. We track the exact pages you visit and the time you spend reading them. This happens in the background.

How We Use Your Information

We use your email address to send the local SEO reports you requested. We use it to reply to your questions about proximity signals or review velocity. If you opt into our newsletter, we send you tactical updates about local search visibility. You can unsubscribe at any time. One click. Zero friction.

We use analytics to improve content quality. We need to know if our technical guides actually help you. If we publish a detailed breakdown on optimizing your GBP Q&A section to capture featured snippets and everyone leaves after ten seconds, the content failed. We use Google Analytics 4 to expose these blind spots. We track page views, bounce rates, and click paths. We look at the signal. We ignore the noise. This data tells us what local SEO topics matter to real practitioners.

We do not sell your personal information.

We do not rent your email address. We do not trade your contact details with other marketing agencies. We use your data exclusively to operate this website and deliver the services you requested.

Cookies and Tracking Technology

Cookies create friction for some users. We keep our cookie usage strictly functional and analytical. A cookie is just a small text file placed on your device. It helps the site remember you.

We use functional cookies to keep the site running smoothly. They remember your session. They prevent you from having to re-enter your domain name three times when running multiple reports. They make the interface work.

We use analytics cookies to measure site performance. These cookies talk to Google Analytics. They tell us if you are a new visitor or a returning reader. They help us understand which neighborhoods of our site get the most traffic. You can block all cookies in your browser settings right now. The site will still load. You will just lose some basic conveniences.

Third-Party Services We Rely On

We operate in the real world. We rely on external infrastructure to keep this site fast and secure. We share your data with these third-party providers only when absolutely necessary for operational functions.

Google Analytics 4: Processes our traffic data. They aggregate the numbers so we can see broad trends.
Google Search Console: Tells us what search terms you used to find us. This data is anonymized by Google before we ever see it.
Email Service Providers: We use a secure third-party platform to deliver your reports and newsletters. They hold your email address in a secure database. They are legally bound to protect it.
Hosting Infrastructure: Our web hosts store the site files and maintain the server logs.

We vet these providers carefully. We only work with companies that maintain strict data protection standards. We do not partner with shady ad networks. We do not install third-party tracking pixels from data brokers.

Data Retention Realities

We keep your data only as long as we actually need it. If you request a one-off report, we keep your email address long enough to deliver the report and follow up once. If you subscribe to our ongoing map pack tracking, we keep your data active for the duration of your subscription.

If you go silent for two years, we purge your contact details from our active marketing lists. We do not hoard old data. It creates unnecessary liability.

Your Rights Over Your Data

You own your data.

You have specific, enforceable rights regarding your personal information. You can ask us for a complete copy of everything we have on file about you. You can ask us to correct any inaccurate details. Most importantly, you can demand that we delete your personal data entirely.

If you want your data wiped, email us. We read it. We process it. We delete it. We handle these requests within 48 hours. You will not get an automated runaround. A real human on our team executes the deletion and confirms it with you.

The Truth About Security

We secure our forms with standard SSL encryption. We restrict database access to core team members. We protect your information from basic vulnerabilities. We take reasonable, operational steps to keep your data safe.

Perfect security is a myth.

Anyone promising absolute protection online is lying to you. No transmission over the internet is entirely secure. No server is completely immune to compromise. We protect your data with industry-standard practices, but you provide your information at your own risk. We focus on practical defense rather than empty promises.

Changes to This Policy

Google changes its local algorithm constantly. We change our site to keep up. Sometimes, those changes require updates to this privacy policy. When we update our data practices, we will revise the effective date at the top of this page. We do not send out annoying emails for minor typographical fixes. If we make a massive change to how we handle your data, we will notify active subscribers directly.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy, ask us. If you want to exercise your data rights, tell us. Send an email to [email protected]. We monitor this inbox daily. Expect a real reply from a real person within two business days. We handle local SEO data all day. We know how to handle yours properly.