Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it and what choices you may have regarding your personal information.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

This website is operated by 4Core Digital.

• Website: https://4coredigital.com
• Contact email: ceo@4coredigital.com
• Phone / WhatsApp: +91 99149 96399

4Core Digital provides SEO, digital marketing, website optimisation, content strategy, technical SEO, local SEO, global SEO, link building and related consulting services.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information when you visit our website, submit a form, contact us, book a call or communicate with us. This may include:

• Your name
• Business or company name
• Email address
• Phone number or WhatsApp number
• Website URL
• Business location
• Service you are interested in
• Information you submit through contact forms
• Messages, project details or SEO challenges you share with us
• Call booking details
• Communication preferences
• Any other information you voluntarily provide

We may also collect limited technical and usage information automatically when you visit the website, such as:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device type
• Operating system
• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Referring website or source
• Approximate location based on IP address
• Website performance and interaction data
• Cookie and analytics data

3. How We Collect Information

We may collect information through:

• Website contact forms
• Free SEO audit forms
• Consultation or booking forms
• Email communication
• WhatsApp messages
• Phone calls
• Calendar or scheduling tools
• Website analytics tools
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies
• Client onboarding communication
• Service enquiry forms
• Payment or invoice-related communication, where applicable

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your enquiries
• Provide SEO audits or consultation feedback
• Prepare proposals, recommendations or service plans
• Communicate with you about our services
• Schedule calls or meetings
• Understand your business needs
• Improve our website and user experience
• Analyse website traffic and performance
• Monitor marketing campaign performance
• Send service-related updates
• Manage client relationships
• Provide customer support
• Maintain website security
• Comply with legal or regulatory obligations where required

We do not use your personal information for unrelated purposes without a valid reason.

5. Legal Basis For Processing Personal Information

Depending on your location and applicable law, we may process your personal information based on one or more of the following legal bases:

• Your consent
• Our legitimate business interests
• The need to respond to your request or provide a service
• The need to perform a contract or take steps before entering into a contract
• Legal or regulatory obligations
• Website security and fraud prevention

Examples of legitimate business interests may include responding to enquiries, improving our services, analysing website performance and communicating with potential clients who have contacted us.

6. Cookies And Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality, understand visitor behaviour and measure marketing performance. Cookies may help us:

• Understand how visitors use our website
• Measure page performance
• Improve user experience
• Remember preferences where applicable
• Analyse traffic sources
• Improve marketing and SEO performance
• Identify technical issues

You can usually control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect some website features. If we use a cookie consent banner, visitors should be able to manage cookie preferences where required by applicable law.

7. Analytics Tools

We may use analytics tools such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Google Tag Manager or similar platforms to understand how visitors find and use our website. These tools may collect information such as:

• Pages visited
• Traffic source
• Device type
• Browser type
• Approximate location
• Interaction behaviour
• Website performance data

This information helps us improve website content, user experience, SEO performance and marketing strategy. Where required, analytics tools should be configured in a privacy-conscious way and disclosed through this Privacy Policy or cookie notice.

8. Contact Forms And Free SEO Audit Requests

When you submit a contact form, SEO audit form or consultation request, we use the information you provide to respond to your enquiry and prepare relevant recommendations.

This may include reviewing your website, SEO visibility, rankings, technical issues, content gaps, Google Business Profile, competitors or marketing opportunities.

Submitting a form does not create a client relationship unless both parties agree to work together under separate terms.

9. Email, WhatsApp And Phone Communication

If you contact us by email, WhatsApp or phone, we may keep a record of that communication to respond to your request, manage follow-ups and provide service support.

We may contact you using the details you provided, but we will not spam you or sell your contact details. You can ask us to stop contacting you at any time by emailing ceo@4coredigital.com.

10. Booking And Scheduling Tools

If you book a consultation or strategy call, we may collect scheduling details such as your name, email address, phone number, meeting time, business details and any message you submit.

If a third-party scheduling platform is used, that platform may process your information according to its own privacy policy.

11. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share limited information with trusted third-party service providers only when necessary to operate our website, communicate with you or provide our services. These may include:

• Website hosting providers
• Email service providers
• Analytics platforms
• Calendar or booking tools
• CRM or project management tools
• Payment or invoice tools, where applicable
• Website development or technical support providers
• Legal, accounting or compliance advisors, where required

We only share information that is reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose.

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to third-party websites, tools or platforms, such as WhatsApp, Calendly, Google, social media platforms, case study links or external resources.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content or security of third-party websites. You should review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

13. Data Retention

We keep personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. This may include:

• Responding to enquiries
• Managing client relationships
• Providing services
• Maintaining business records
• Meeting legal, tax or accounting requirements
• Resolving disputes
• Improving our website and services

If you want us to delete your personal information, you can contact us at ceo@4coredigital.com. We may need to retain some information where required by law, legitimate business needs or contractual obligations.

14. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from unauthorised access, misuse, loss, disclosure, alteration or destruction. These steps may include:

• Secure website hosting
• Access controls
• Password protection
• Limited access to personal information
• Secure communication practices
• Regular website and system monitoring where applicable

However, no website, email system or online transmission is completely secure. You share information online at your own risk.

15. International Data Transfers

Because 4Core Digital may work with clients, tools and service providers in different countries, your information may be processed or stored outside your country of residence. Where applicable, we take reasonable steps to ensure personal information is handled securely and in line with this Privacy Policy.

16. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and applicable privacy laws, you may have rights regarding your personal information. These rights may include:

• The right to access the personal information we hold about you
• The right to request correction of inaccurate information
• The right to request deletion of your information
• The right to object to certain processing
• The right to restrict certain processing
• The right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• The right to request a copy of your information
• The right to opt out of certain marketing communication

To make a privacy request, contact us at ceo@4coredigital.com. We may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests.

17. GDPR / UK GDPR Rights

If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, you may have additional rights under applicable data protection laws. These may include the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate personal data
• Request deletion of personal data
• Restrict processing
• Object to processing
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent where consent is the legal basis
• Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise these rights, email ceo@4coredigital.com.

18. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may have privacy rights under applicable California privacy laws. Depending on whether the law applies to our business and your information, these rights may include:

• The right to know what personal information is collected
• The right to request access to personal information
• The right to request deletion of personal information
• The right to correct inaccurate personal information
• The right to opt out of sale or sharing of personal information, where applicable
• The right not to be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights

4Core Digital does not sell personal information. To submit a privacy request, contact ceo@4coredigital.com.

19. Marketing Communication

If you choose to receive updates from us, we may send occasional emails about SEO insights, services, offers or helpful resources.

You can unsubscribe or ask us to stop sending marketing emails at any time by contacting ceo@4coredigital.com. We will still be allowed to send service-related or administrative messages where necessary.

20. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are intended for business owners, professionals and adult users. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.

21. Changes To This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, website, tools, legal requirements or business practices. When we update this page, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

22. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact us: