PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: February 4, 2026

At Horizon Maps Boost, we value the trust you place in us when sharing your business data. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

1. Information We Collect

Contact Data:

Name, email address, and business details provided via our forms.

Business Data:

Business name, physical address, Google Maps URL, and main business goals.

Google Business Profile Data:

If you grant us "Manager" access for a Deep Audit or Setup service, we access internal performance metrics (calls, clicks, searches), profile settings, and Insights data. This access is temporary and you may revoke it at any time.

Website Usage Data:

IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on site (via cookies).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Perform the requested Google Business Profile audits (Standard or Deep)

Communicate audit results and service proposals

Optimize your business profile if you hire our Setup or Monthly services

Process payments

Improve our website and services

Send occasional service updates (you may opt out anytime)

3. Data Security & Access

We do not sell, rent, or trade your data with third parties.

Access to your Google Business Profile is temporary. We strongly encourage clients to revoke Manager access once the audit or service is completed, unless you have an active monthly management plan.

We implement security measures including:

Secure data transmission (SSL encryption)

Limited access to personal information (only authorized team members)

Regular security audits

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

4. Third-Party Services

Our website is hosted by Squarespace, and payments are processed via PayPal. Both platforms have their own security standards and privacy policies which we encourage you to review.

We may also use Google Analytics (optional) to understand how visitors use our site. You can opt out via your browser settings.

5. Data Retention

Active clients: Data retained while you use our services

Former clients: Basic contact and service history retained for 3 years (for tax/legal purposes)

Marketing opt-outs: Email address retained to honor your opt-out preference

You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Your Rights below).

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you

Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data

Deletion: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements)

Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails (link provided in every email)

To exercise these rights, contact us at: contact@thehorizonwise.com

7. Cookies

Essential cookies: Required for website functionality (e.g., form submissions)

Analytics cookies (optional): Used to understand site usage (can be disabled in browser settings)

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

Email: contact@thehorizonwise.com

Legal Disclaimer

Horizon Maps Boost is an independent service and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Google LLC or its affiliates. "Google," "Google Maps," and "Google Business Profile" are trademarks of Google LLC.