Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our site or request an AEO Readiness Review.
- Controller
- Answer Engine Optimization Services (“we”, “us”, “our”)
- Website
- https://www.answerengineoptimizationservices.com/
- Contact
- [email protected]
- Last Updated
- 19 October 2025
Scope
This policy explains what personal data we collect on our website, how we use it, and your choices. It applies to visitors and customers of AnswerEngineOptimizationServices.com and to our AEO services, including the AEO Readiness Review.
Data We Collect
Information you provide
- Contact details (name, email) when you request an AEO Readiness Review.
- Website URL & notes you submit for evaluation.
- Communications if you contact us by email.
Information we collect automatically
- Usage data (e.g., pages viewed, referrers, approximate geolocation) via privacy-friendly analytics. We do not use invasive profiling.
- Technical data such as IP address (short-lived), device, and browser for security and diagnostics.
Information from third parties
- Form processing: If you submit our form, Formspree processes your submission on our behalf.
How We Use Your Information
- To provide the AEO Readiness Review and related services you request.
- To respond to enquiries and communicate about deliverables.
- To operate, secure, and improve the website and our services.
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.
- With your consent, for optional marketing updates (you may opt out at any time).
Legal Bases (UK GDPR / GDPR)
- Contract: processing necessary to deliver requested services (e.g., readiness reviews).
- Legitimate interests: site security, basic analytics, improving services.
- Consent: optional marketing communications or non-essential cookies (if used).
- Legal obligation: record-keeping where required by law.
Sharing & Service Providers
We do not sell your personal data. We share limited information with service providers that help us operate the site and deliver services, under appropriate contracts:
- Formspree (form processing): handles form submissions and email routing.
- Hosting/CDN (e.g., your chosen host): serves website assets securely.
- Analytics (privacy-friendly): measures site performance at an aggregate level.
These providers process data solely on our instructions and for the purposes described above.
AI Crawlers & Robots
To support Answer Engine Optimization, we may allow indexing by AI crawlers (e.g., GPTBot, PerplexityBot, ClaudeBot) as disclosed in robots.txt. This helps AI systems understand and cite our publicly available content. You can opt not to use our site if you do not wish your interactions with public pages to be processed by such systems.
Cookies & Similar Technologies
Our site aims to minimise cookies. Where used, they are primarily for essential functionality and lightweight analytics. You can control cookies via your browser settings.
| Type | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Security, load balancing, form protection | Session / short-term |
| Analytics | Anonymous or aggregated measurement of traffic | Varies (typically 12–24 months) |
Note: If we add non-essential cookies in the future, we will present a consent banner in applicable regions.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Where feasible, we anonymise or aggregate data for long-term analytics.
Security
We use reasonable technical and organisational measures (TLS encryption, access controls, least-privilege) to protect personal data. No online service can guarantee absolute security.
International Transfers
Where data is transferred outside the UK/EU by our service providers, we rely on appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) to protect your information.
Your Rights
If you are in the UK/EEA, you have rights under UK GDPR/GDPR including access, rectification, erasure, restriction, objection, and data portability. To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We may need to verify your identity.
Residents of other regions (e.g., certain US states) may have additional rights under local laws.
“Do Not Track”
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) setting. As there is no current industry standard for DNT, our site may not respond to these signals. We continue to review developments.
Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from them.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes to our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated version with a new “Last Updated” date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy or our data practices, contact:
Answer Engine Optimization Services
[email protected]