Last updated: 20 March 2026
1. Introduction
At MihaiPintilie.com, I respect your privacy and handle personal data with care.
This Privacy Policy explains what information I collect, how I use it, and what rights you have when using this website and its services.
This website provides information, tools, and services related to Google Business Profile optimisation and local SEO.
2. Information I collect
2.1 Personal and business information
Depending on how you interact with the website, I may collect:
– Name
– Email address
– Telephone number
– Company name
– Job title
– Business address
– Website URL
This information is typically provided by you when:
– submitting a form
– requesting a review or service
– contacting me directly
I use this information to respond to your request and provide the requested service.
I don’t sell your personal data.
2.2 Public business information
I may collect business information from publicly available sources, such as:
– company websites
– public business directories
– Google Business Profiles
This may include:
– business name
– address
– phone number
– website
This data is processed under the lawful basis of legitimate interest, in order to operate and improve the services provided on this website.
If you are a business owner and want your information updated or removed, you can request this at any time by emailing me at m+pp@mihaipintilie.com
2.3 Technical and usage data
When you use the website, certain technical data may be collected automatically:
– IP address
– browser type
– device information
– pages visited
– time spent on pages
This helps me understand how the website is used and improve its performance.
2.4 Cookies and tracking
The website may use cookies and similar technologies for:
– analytics
– basic functionality
– measuring usage
For more details, please refer to the Cookie Policy.
3. How I use your information
I use the collected data to:
– respond to enquiries
– provide requested services (such as GBP reviews or audits)
– communicate with you about your request
– improve the website and tools
– process payments (where applicable)
– comply with legal obligations
Where required, I will ask for your consent before sending marketing communications.
4. Legal basis for processing
Depending on the situation, I rely on:
– Consent – when you submit a form or opt in to communication
– Contractual necessity – when delivering a requested service
– Legitimate interest – for improving services and processing publicly available business data
– Legal obligation – where required by law
5. How I share your information
I don’t sell your personal data.
I may share data only when necessary to operate the website and services, including with:
– analytics providers (e.g. Google Analytics)
– payment processors (e.g. Stripe)
– hosting providers
These providers process data only as needed to deliver their services.
I may also disclose information if required by law.
6. Data retention
I retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:
– provide the requested services
– respond to enquiries
– meet legal and accounting obligations
Retention periods vary depending on the type of data and its purpose.
7. Your rights
You have the right to:
– access your data
– request correction
– request deletion
– restrict processing
– object to processing
– withdraw consent
– request data portability
To exercise your rights, contact: m+pp@mihaipintilie.com
8. Security
I take reasonable measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
No system is completely secure, but I aim to use appropriate safeguards.
9. Third-party links
This website may contain links to external websites.
I am not responsible for their content or privacy practices.
10. Children’s privacy
This website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18.
I don’t knowingly collect data from children.
11. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, you can contact me at m+pp@mihaipintilie.com
