At Make It Found, I respect your privacy. This policy explains what information may be collected when you visit this website, why it may be used, and the choices you have.
I have written this in plain English because privacy information should not feel like a scavenger hunt.
Information You Choose to Share
You may choose to provide personal information when you contact Make It Found, subscribe to emails, submit a form, leave a comment, download a resource, or otherwise communicate with the site.
That information may include your name, email address, message, business name, website address, or other details you decide to provide.
Please do not send sensitive personal information through a website form or email unless it is truly necessary.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, Make It Found may automatically receive certain technical information when you visit.
This may include your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring website, pages viewed, approximate location based on your IP address, the date and time of your visit, and how you interact with pages on the site.
This information helps me understand what is working, fix technical problems, protect the site, and create more useful content.
Cookies and Similar Technology
Make It Found may use cookies and similar technologies. Cookies are small files stored by your browser that can help a website remember preferences, measure traffic, and improve the visitor experience.
Cookies may be used for basic site functions, analytics, advertising, affiliate tracking, security, and understanding how people use the site.
You can usually control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Keep in mind that blocking certain cookies may affect how some parts of a website work.
How Information May Be Used
Information collected through Make It Found may be used to:
- Respond to messages, questions, or requests
- Send email updates when you have chosen to receive them
- Improve articles, tools, site navigation, and reader experience
- Understand which pages are useful and which ones need improvement
- Maintain site security and prevent spam or misuse
- Measure website traffic and performance
- Comply with legal obligations when necessary
I do not use your information to make promises I cannot keep, and I do not sell your personal information for money.
Analytics, Advertising, and Affiliate Programs
Make It Found may use third-party services to better understand site traffic, display advertising, manage email communications, process forms, provide downloads, or recommend relevant products and services.
These services may use cookies, pixels, or similar technology to collect information about how visitors use the site. Their use of information is governed by their own privacy practices.
Make It Found may also participate in affiliate programs. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, I may earn a commission at no added cost to you. Affiliate programs may use cookies or other tracking methods to recognize qualifying purchases.
As of this policy’s effective date, Make It Found does not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising as those terms may be defined by applicable privacy laws. If the site’s practices change, this policy will be updated before those changes take effect.
When Information May Be Shared
I do not rent, trade, or sell your personal information.
Information may be shared only when reasonably necessary with trusted service providers that help operate the website, such as email providers, analytics services, hosting companies, security providers, or advertising partners.
Information may also be disclosed if required by law, needed to protect the rights or safety of Make It Found or others, or necessary to investigate suspected fraud, abuse, or security issues.
How Long Information Is Kept
Personal information is kept only as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose it was collected, to meet legal obligations, resolve disputes, maintain records, or protect the website.
For example, a message you send may be kept long enough to respond and maintain a record of the conversation. Analytics information may be retained according to the settings of the service used to collect it.
Your Privacy Choices
You may choose not to provide personal information through the site. You may also unsubscribe from email updates at any time by using the unsubscribe option included in an email.
Depending on where you live and the laws that apply, you may have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of certain personal information. You may also have the right to limit certain uses of your information.
To make a privacy request, contact Make It Found at [INSERT CONTACT EMAIL]. Please include enough information for me to understand and respond to your request. I may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests.
I will not discriminate against you for exercising privacy rights that apply to you.
Children’s Privacy
Make It Found is intended for adults, business owners, bloggers, creators, and other people looking for practical help getting found online. It is not directed toward children under 13. Readers looking for practical ways to get found online can start with DIY SEO for beginners.
I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information through this website, please contact me so the information can be reviewed and removed when appropriate.
Third-Party Websites
Make It Found may occasionally mention or link to third-party websites, tools, products, platforms, or services. Once you leave this site, their privacy practices apply.
I am not responsible for the privacy practices, content, security, or policies of any third-party website.
Security
Reasonable steps are taken to protect information submitted through Make It Found. However, no website, email system, or online service can guarantee complete security.
Please use care when sharing information online and avoid sending sensitive details through ordinary website forms or email.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
This policy may be updated from time to time as the website changes, new tools are added, legal requirements evolve, or privacy practices are improved.
The “Last updated” date at the top of this page will show when the policy was most recently revised.
Contact
If you have a question about this Privacy Policy or how information may be handled through Make It Found, contact me at [INSERT CONTACT EMAIL].