Privacy Policy
Last Updated: March 23, 2026
|Effective Date: March 23, 2026
Yazeo, ("Yazeo," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who visit our website (yazeo.com), request our free AI Visibility Audit, engage our AI Recommendation Optimization (ARO) services, apply for employment, or otherwise interact with our company. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and what rights you have regarding your data.
This Privacy Policy applies to:
- 1.1. Website Visitors. Anyone who accesses or browses yazeo.com.
- 1.2. Audit Requesters. Individuals or business representatives who request a free AI Visibility Audit through our website.
- 1.3. Clients. Individuals or business representatives who engage Yazeo for AI Recommendation Optimization or related services.
- 1.4. Partners. Individuals or business representatives who apply for or participate in our partnership programs (white-label, referral, or co-delivery).
- 1.5. Job Applicants. Individuals who apply for employment at Yazeo through our careers page or other channels.
- 1.6. Email Subscribers. Individuals who subscribe to our newsletter, blog updates, or marketing communications.
- 1.7. General Contacts. Anyone who contacts us via email, phone, contact form, or any other communication channel.
The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
Yazeo
Houston, Texas, United States
Email: privacy@yazeo.com
Website: yazeo.com
For data protection inquiries specifically related to GDPR, POPIA, or other international data protection regulations, contact our Data Protection Lead at: dpo@yazeo.com
3.1. Data Collected From Website Visitors
When you visit yazeo.com, we may automatically collect:
- Technical data including your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type, screen resolution, and referring URL.
- Usage data including pages viewed, time spent on pages, click patterns, scroll depth, and navigation paths.
- Cookie data as described in Section 9 of this policy.
3.2. Data Collected From Audit Requesters
When you request a free AI Visibility Audit, we collect:
- Business information including your business name, industry, location (city and state/country), website URL, and service description.
- Contact information including your full name, email address, phone number, and job title.
3.3. Data Collected From Clients
When you engage our services, we collect all data listed in Section 3.2, plus:
- Business operational data including business address, phone number, operating hours, service offerings, team member names and credentials, professional affiliations, and any other business information required to perform the Services.
- Website and platform credentials including content management system login information, Google Business Profile access, review platform credentials, and directory platform access, shared solely for the purpose of performing the Services.
- Payment data including billing address, payment method details, and transaction records. Payment card data is processed through our third-party payment processor.
- Communication records including emails, chat messages, meeting notes, and phone call summaries.
3.4. Data Collected From Partners
When you apply for or participate in a partnership, we collect:
- Agency or company information including business name, website, service offerings, client base description, and team size.
- Contact information including your full name, email address, phone number, and job title.
- Financial data including commission payment details and billing information.
3.5. Data Collected From Job Applicants
When you apply for a position at Yazeo, we collect:
- Application data including your full name, email address, phone number, current location, resume or CV, LinkedIn profile URL, and cover note.
- Assessment data including skills test submissions, interview notes, and evaluation records.
We do not request sensitive personal characteristics unless required by law for equal opportunity reporting.
3.6. Data Collected From Email Subscribers and Contacts
When you subscribe to our communications or contact us, we collect:
- Contact information including your name and email address.
- Communication content including the subject and body of messages you send us.
- Subscription preferences including which communications you have opted into or out of.
4.1. To Provide and Improve Our Services
Processing audit requests, performing ARO services, monitoring AI platforms, and generating reports. Legal basis (GDPR): Performance of a contract and legitimate interests.
4.2. To Communicate With You
Responding to inquiries, sending onboarding instructions, deliverable approvals, reports, and administrative notices. Legal basis (GDPR): Performance of a contract and legitimate interests.
4.3. To Market Our Services
Sending newsletters, blog updates, industry insights, and promotional offers. Legal basis (GDPR): Consent. You can withdraw consent at any time.
4.4. To Process Job Applications
Evaluating suitability, conducting assessments, making hiring decisions, and maintaining a candidate database (with consent). Legal basis (GDPR): Legitimate interests and consent.
4.5. To Maintain Security and Prevent Fraud
Protecting systems from unauthorized access, detecting fraud, and monitoring compliance with Terms. Legal basis (GDPR): Legitimate interests.
4.6. To Comply With Legal Obligations
Maintaining tax/corporate records, responding to lawful requests, and exercising legal claims. Legal basis (GDPR): Legal obligation and legitimate interests.
4.7. To Generate Aggregated Insights
Creating anonymized, aggregated data about AI search trends and industry benchmarks. Legal basis (GDPR): Legitimate interests.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We share your data only in these circumstances:
- 5.1. Service Delivery Partners: Sharing business information (not personal data) with platforms like directory platforms, review platforms, and CMS for service performance.
- 5.2. Technology Service Providers: Third-party providers for hosting, email, payment processing (e.g., Stripe), CRM, analytics, and cloud storage.
- 5.3. Professional Advisors: Attorneys, accountants, auditors, and insurance providers.
- 5.4. Law Enforcement: If required by law, subpoena, or court order.
- 5.5. Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
- 5.6. With Your Consent: Sharing testimonials, case studies, or references with your prior written approval.
6.1. Yazeo operates globally with offices in the United States, India, UAE, Nicaragua, Bangladesh, Kenya, and South Africa.
6.2. Safeguards: For EEA/UK residents, we use Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), data processing agreements, and consistent technical security measures.
6.3. By using our site, you acknowledge that your data may be processed in countries with different data protection laws.
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:
- 7.1. Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
- 7.2. Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.
- 7.3. Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("Right to be Forgotten").
- 7.4. Restriction: Request limited processing in certain cases.
- 7.5. Portability: Receive data in a structured format.
- 7.6. Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
- 7.7. Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time.
To exercise rights, contact: privacy@yazeo.com. We respond within 30 days.
- 8.1. Website Visitor Data: 26 months, then deleted/anonymized.
- 8.2. Audit Requester Data: 12 months if no engagement occurs.
- 8.3. Client Data: Duration of engagement + 90 days. Financial records retained for 7 years.
- 8.4. Partner Data: Duration + 12 months. Financial records for 7 years.
- 8.5. Job Applicant Data: 12 months (or 24 months with consent).
- 8.6. Email Subscriber Data: Until unsubscribe. Email added to suppression list.
9.1. Categories: Strictly Necessary, Analytics (Google Analytics), Marketing (Google Ads, LinkedIn, Meta), and Functional cookies.
9.2. Management: Via cookie banner, "Cookie Settings" link in footer, or browser settings.
9.3. Google Analytics: Anonymized data collection, IP anonymization enabled, 26-month retention.
9.4. Do Not Track: Currently not responded to, but manageable via browser settings.
- Administrative: Background checks, mandatory training, access controls.
- Technical: Encryption (TLS/SSL), MFA, regular assessments, secure credential storage.
- Physical: Secure office facilities and document disposal.
10.3. Client Credentials: Stored in encrypted systems, deleted within 15 days of termination.
Our Website and Services are not directed to individuals under eighteen (18). If we inadvertently collect data from a minor, it will be deleted promptly.
12.1. United States: California (CCPA/CPRA)
Rights include: Right to Know, Delete, Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing, and Non-Discrimination. Contact privacy@yazeo.com to exercise these rights.
12.2. EEA and UK (GDPR/UK GDPR)
International transfers are protected by Standard Contractual Clauses. Data Protection Lead: dpo@yazeo.com.
12.3. South Africa (POPIA)
Processing in accordance with POPIA. Information Officer: privacy@yazeo.com.
12.4. Nigeria (NDPR/NDPA): Compliant with NDPR and NDPA regulations.
12.5. Kenya (Data Protection Act, 2019):Compliant with the 2019 Act.
12.6. UAE (Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021):Compliant with UAE Personal Data Protection Law.
12.7. India (Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023): Compliant with the 2023 DPDPA.
Our Website interacts with AI platforms (ChatGPT, etc.) and review platforms (Google, Yelp, etc.). Each third-party service has its own privacy policy. We are not responsible for their data practices.
14.1. Opt-In: Only send marketing to those who have explicitly opted in.
14.2. Opt-Out: Unsubscribe via email link or by contacting privacy@yazeo.com.
14.3. Service Communications: Notices necessary for engagement cannot be opted out of while an active client.
We may update this policy periodically. Material changes will be notified via email or a prominent website notice at least 30 days before taking effect.
General Privacy Inquiries:
Email: privacy@yazeo.com
Data Protection Officer / Lead:
Email: dpo@yazeo.com
Mailing Address:
Yazeo, Houston, Texas, United States
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