Privacy Policy
Look, we get it - privacy policies are usually boring legal mumbo jumbo. We'll keep this real and tell you exactly what's up with your data.
The TL;DR Version
The Basics 🤝
Hey there! This privacy policy explains how Small Biz Bros ("we", "us", "the bros") handles your information when you use our website. We're all about transparency, so let's break it down.
What Info We Collect 📋
Info You Give Us
- 📧 Your email (if you contact us or sign up for something)
- 📝 Your name (if you tell us)
- 💬 Any messages you send us
- 🔗 Info you provide when clicking affiliate links
Info We Collect Automatically
- 🌐 Your IP address (that's just how the internet works)
- 📱 Device info (phone, computer, whatever you're using)
- 🔍 Pages you visit on our site
- 🍪 Cookie data (more on that below)
- 📊 Basic analytics (how you found us, what you clicked)
How We Use Your Info 🎯
We're not doing anything weird with your data. Here's what we actually use it for:
- ✉️ To respond to you: If you email us, we need your email to write back
- 🛠️ To improve our site: We look at what pages people visit to make things better
- 🎯 To show relevant content: We might remember your state for LLC info
- 💰 For affiliate tracking: When you click our links, the services know you came from us
- 🚫 What we DON'T do: Sell your data, spam you, or be creepy
Cookies (The Digital Kind) 🍪
We use cookies to make the site work better. Nothing sketchy, just the basics:
- 🔧 Functional cookies: Remember your preferences
- 📊 Analytics cookies: Help us understand how people use the site
- 🔗 Affiliate cookies: Track if you came from our site to partner services
You can disable cookies in your browser if you want. The site will still work, but some features might be less smooth.
About Those Affiliate Links
Third Party Services 🤝
We work with some other services to make the site better:
Google Analytics
Helps us understand site traffic. They have their own privacy policy.
Affiliate Partners
Services like ZenBusiness, Incfile, etc. When you click their links, you're on their sites with their policies.
Hosting Provider
We use secure hosting to keep the site running and your data safe.
Your Rights ⚖️
You've got rights, and we respect them:
- Access Your Data: Ask us what info we have about you
- Delete Your Data: Tell us to delete your info (we'll do it unless legally required to keep it)
- Opt Out: You can opt out of analytics and marketing stuff
- Complain: If you think we're not handling your data right, let us know
Just hit us up at [email protected] and we'll sort you out.
Keeping Your Data Safe 🔒
We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information. This includes:
- 🔐 SSL encryption on our website
- 🛡️ Secure hosting with regular backups
- 🚪 Limited access to user data (just the bros who need it)
- 🔄 Regular security updates
That said, no system is 100% secure. We do our best, but we can't guarantee absolute security (nobody can, and anyone who says otherwise is lying).
Kids Under 18 👶
Our site is for adults starting businesses. If you're under 18, you shouldn't be using our site without parental supervision. We don't knowingly collect info from anyone under 18. If we find out we have, we'll delete it ASAP.
Changes to This Policy 📝
We might update this policy sometimes. When we do, we'll change the "Last Updated" date at the top. If it's a big change, we'll put a notice on the site. Keep checking back if you care about this stuff.
Questions? Hit Us Up 📬
If you've got questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, don't be shy:
We'll get back to you within 2-3 business days (unless we're out catching waves).