Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to my website GASDigitalSolutions.com (the “Site”). I’m Greg, the owner of GAS Digital Solutions, and this Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit my website and use my WordPress Web Development & Digital Marketing services for small businesses (the “Services”).

2. Contact Information

Data Controller: Greg at GAS Digital Solutions Charlotte, NC Email: itzgreg14@gmail.com

3. Information I Collect

3.1 Information You Provide to Me:

Contact information (name, email address, phone number, business address)
Business information related to your small business
Communication preferences
Project requirements and specifications
Payment information

3.2 Information Automatically Collected:

IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Date and time of visits
Pages viewed
Time spent on pages
Referral sources
Device information

3.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

I use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. I use:

Essential cookies for website functionality
Analytics cookies to improve my services
Marketing cookies (only with your consent)

4. How I Use Your Information

I process your personal data for the following purposes:

4.1 Legal Basis: Contract Performance

Providing my web development and digital marketing services
Processing payments
Communicating about project progress
Delivering requested information about my services

4.2 Legal Basis: Legitimate Interests

Improving my services
Analyzing website performance
Preventing fraud
Marketing my services to existing customers

4.3 Legal Basis: Consent

Sending marketing communications (where explicitly requested)
Using non-essential cookies
Sharing information with third parties for marketing purposes

5. Data Sharing and Recipients

I may share your information with:

Service providers (hosting, payment processing, analytics)
Professional advisers (lawyers, accountants, auditors)
Government authorities (when legally required)
Business partners (with your explicit consent)

6. International Data Transfers

If I transfer your data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), I ensure appropriate safeguards are in place through:

Standard contractual clauses
Adequacy decisions
Privacy Shield certification (where applicable)

7. Data Retention

I retain your personal data for:

Active clients: Duration of service plus 7 years
Marketing purposes: Until consent withdrawal
Legal obligations: As required by applicable law
Website analytics: 26 months

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Rectify inaccurate data
Erase your data (“right to be forgotten”)
Restrict processing
Data portability
Object to processing
Withdraw consent
Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise these rights, contact me at itzgreg14@gmail.com

9. Data Security

I implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:

SSL encryption
Access controls
Regular security assessments
Secure data storage

10. Children’s Privacy

My services are not intended for children under 16. I do not knowingly collect or process data from children under 16.

11. Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version will be posted on my website with the effective date. I will notify you of significant changes via email or website notice.

12. Complaints

If you have concerns about my data practices, please contact me first at itzgreg14@gmail.com. You also have the right to complain to your local data protection authority.

13. Additional Information

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or my data practices, please contact me at:

Greg at GAS Digital Solutions Charlotte, NC Email: itzgreg14@gmail.com