Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Welcome to SEObyMikeGil (“I,” “me,” or “my”). This Privacy Policy explains what information I collect when you visit mikegil.pinoyseosites.com, how I use it, and what rights you have over your data.

By using this website, you agree to the practices described below. If you don’t agree, please don’t use the site.

1. Who I Am

I’m Mike Gil, a freelance SEO specialist operating under the brand SEObyMikeGil, based in Maasin City, Southern Leyte, Philippines. I’m the sole operator of this website and the sole data controller for any personal information you share with me.

Contact: mikefallergil@gmail.com

2. What Information I Collect

Information you give me directly

When you fill out a contact form, send me an email, or book a consultation, I may collect:

• Your name
• Email address
• Website URL
• Business or company name
• Phone number (only if you provide it)
• Any details you include in your message

I only collect what’s needed to respond to you and deliver the service you’ve asked about.

Information collected automatically

Like most websites, this one collects some data automatically when you visit. This may include:

• Browser type and version
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
• IP address
• Pages visited and time spent on each
• Referring website or source

This data is anonymous and is used to understand how visitors use the site so I can improve it. It is not linked to your name or identity unless you’ve also submitted a contact form.

3. How I Use Your Information

I use the information I collect to:

• Respond to your enquiries and consultation requests
• Deliver SEO services you’ve engaged me for
• Send you service-related updates (e.g. reports, project updates)
• Analyse website traffic and improve site performance
• Prevent spam, fraud, or security issues

I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party. Ever.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you’re located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, I process your personal data under the following legal bases:

• Contractual necessity — when you engage me for SEO services, I need to process your data to fulfil the contract.
• Legitimate interests — for website analytics and improving user experience, where those interests don’t override your rights.
• Consent — for any marketing communications, where you’ve explicitly opted in.

You have the right to withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing that occurred before withdrawal.

5. Cookies

This website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve your browsing experience and analyse site traffic.

Cookies may be used for:

• Website analytics (tracking page visits and behaviour)
• Performance monitoring
• Remembering user preferences
• Remarketing (showing relevant ads on other platforms)

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Disabling certain cookies may affect how parts of this site function.

6. Third-Party Tools and Services

I use a small number of trusted third-party tools to run this website and deliver my services. Each operates under its own privacy policy:

• Google Analytics — website traffic analysis (Google Privacy Policy)
• Google Search Console — search performance monitoring
• Microsoft Clarity — session recording and heatmaps (Microsoft Privacy Statement)
• Google Ads / Microsoft Ads — paid advertising and remarketing
• WPForms — contact form processing (data submitted via forms is stored on the WordPress site server)
• WordPress / Elementor — website platform and page builder
• Wordfence / AIOS — security and spam protection

These tools may collect anonymised data according to their own terms. I don’t grant them access to your personal contact information unless it’s required to fulfil a service.

7. Data Retention

I keep your personal information only for as long as it’s needed:

• Contact form submissions — retained for up to 2 years in case of follow-up, then deleted.
• Active client data — kept for the duration of the engagement plus 1 year for reference and reporting purposes.
• Analytics data — retained according to the settings of the respective tool (typically 14–26 months for Google Analytics).

When data is no longer needed, I delete it or anonymise it securely.

8. Data Security

I take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information — including SSL encryption on this website and secure storage of any files shared during a project.

That said, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. I can’t guarantee absolute security, and I encourage you not to send sensitive information (like passwords or financial details) through contact forms or email.

9. International Data Transfers

I’m based in the Philippines. If you’re contacting me from the EEA, UK, or another jurisdiction with data protection laws, please be aware that your information may be processed and stored outside your country. I take reasonable steps to ensure that any such transfers comply with applicable laws and that your data is treated with the same level of care described in this policy.

10. External Links

This website contains links to third-party websites — tools I reference, platforms I work with, or resources I recommend. I’m not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Once you leave this site, this policy no longer applies.

11. Your Rights

Depending on where you’re located, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access — request a copy of the personal data I hold about you
• Correction — ask me to correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion — request that I delete your data (“right to be forgotten”)
• Restriction — ask me to limit how I process your data in certain circumstances
• Portability — receive your data in a structured, commonly used format
• Objection — object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Withdraw consent — for any processing based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, email me at mikefallergil@gmail.com. I’ll respond within 30 days.

12. Children’s Privacy

This website and my services are not directed at anyone under 18. I don’t knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a minor has submitted information through this site, please contact me and I’ll delete it promptly.

13. Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time — for example, if I add new tools, change how I handle data, or if laws change. When I do, I’ll update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.

Continued use of this website after any changes means you accept the updated policy.

14. Contact

Questions about this policy? Get in touch:

Mike Gil — SEObyMikeGil
Email: mikefallergil@gmail.com
Website: mikegil.pinoyseosites.com
Location: Maasin City, Southern Leyte, Philippines