Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2026
1. Who We Are
Publicus Agency ("we", "us", "our") provides Google Maps and GEO optimization services for local businesses. This policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.
2. Data We Collect
When you submit a form on our site, we may collect:
- Name, email address, phone number
- Business name, website URL, location
- Your responses to qualification questions
- IP address and browser information (logged automatically)
3. How We Use Your Data
- To provide you with a free Google Business Profile audit
- To contact you regarding your application
- To process payments via Stripe (we do not store card details)
- To improve our services and website experience
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We share it only with:
- Stripe, for secure payment processing
- Email providers, to send you service-related communications
5. Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above, or as required by law. You may request deletion at any time by contacting us.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
7. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
- Functional: localStorage for site functionality (e.g., countdown timer state, form preferences)
- Analytics: Google Analytics (GA4) to understand how visitors use our site: pages viewed, time on site, traffic sources. This uses cookies set by Google.
- Advertising: Meta Pixel (Facebook) to measure the effectiveness of our advertising and deliver relevant ads. This may track your activity across other websites.
These third-party services may collect data such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing behavior. For more information, see:
You can opt out of tracking by adjusting your browser's cookie settings or using tools like Google Analytics Opt-out.
8. Security
We use HTTPS encryption, CSRF protection, and secure server-side handling to protect your data in transit and at rest.
9. Contact
For any privacy-related questions or data requests, contact us via: