Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 1, 2025
At WebLead Genius, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the information you provide when you interact with our website or opt in to receive text messages from us.
WebLead Genius LLC (Quakenbush Design, INC) is the data controller responsible for the collection and use of your personal data as described in this policy.
Information We Collect
When you interact with our site or opt in to receive text messages, we may collect:
- Your name (if provided)
- Your mobile phone number
- Your email
- Any preferences or selections made during the opt-in process
- Interaction data (such as when you read or respond to messages)
- Comments you leave on the site, including IP address and browser user agent
- Uploaded media (e.g., images with potential EXIF GPS data)
- Cookies and usage data related to login sessions and form submissions
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Send you transactional, informational, and promotional text messages
- Provide customer service and respond to inquiries
- Improve our website, communication, and services
- Ensure compliance with carrier and legal requirements
- Recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically
- Save login or display preferences via cookies (if opted-in)
We process your personal data based on your consent (e.g., opting into text messages), our legitimate interests (e.g., improving services), contractual necessity, and compliance with legal obligations.
Message Content
Messages may include:
- Appointment reminders
- Service updates
- Promotions and special offers
- Important account or operational notifications
- Links to quotes, invoices, receipts, etc.
Newsletter and Email Marketing
If you provide your email address, we may send you newsletters, updates, promotions, or other marketing communications. You can opt out at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or contacting us directly. We do not share your email with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
An anonymized hash of your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. Gravatar privacy policy. After approval, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors may be able to extract location information from posted media.
Cookies
- If you leave a comment, you may opt to save your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These last for one year.
- Temporary cookies may be used to test if your browser accepts cookies.
- Login cookies last two days; screen preference cookies last a year.
- Selecting “Remember Me” extends login persistence to two weeks.
- Editing/publishing content may set a post ID cookie that expires in one day.
Embedded Content
Articles may include embedded content (videos, images, etc.). These behave as if you visited the other site directly and may collect your data, use cookies, and track interaction if you’re logged into that site.
Analytics and Tracking Tools
We use third-party analytics tools including Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel to help us understand how users engage with our website. These tools may use cookies and collect information such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and conversions. This data helps us improve our marketing and user experience. You can manage your tracking preferences through your browser settings or by using browser add-ons.
Use of reCAPTCHA
We use Google reCAPTCHA on our forms to protect against spam and abuse. Your use of reCAPTCHA is subject to the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. reCAPTCHA may analyze your behavior (e.g., mouse movements, keystrokes) to determine whether you are a human or a bot.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell, rent, or share your mobile number or personal data with third parties for their marketing purposes.
We may share information with trusted service providers (e.g., messaging platforms, analytics tools) who are contractually required to keep your data secure and confidential.
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments and metadata are retained indefinitely.
- Registered users’ personal information is stored in their profile and can be edited or deleted by them (except usernames).
- Administrators can view and edit this data.
- We retain personal data only as long as necessary for stated purposes or legal compliance.
Your Rights Over Your Data
If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request:
- An exported file of your personal data
- Deletion of your personal data (excluding data we must retain for administrative, legal, or security reasons)
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA) or California, you have specific data protection rights. These may include the right to access, rectify, or delete your personal data, object to its processing, or request data portability. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.
Your information may be transferred to and stored on servers located outside your jurisdiction, including in the United States.
Data Breach Notification
In the event of a data breach involving your personal information, we will notify you as required by applicable law. This may include email notification or public disclosure depending on the scope and impact of the breach.
Opting Out
You may opt out of text messages by replying STOP to any message. You will no longer receive messages unless you re-enroll.
Data Security
We implement security measures to protect your data, though no transmission or storage method is 100% secure.
Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy. Updates will be posted here with the revised date. Continued use signifies acceptance of any changes.
Contact Us
Email: info@webleadgenius.com
Phone: 317-900-1004
Mailing Address: 1950 Greyhound Pass Suite 18-122, Carmel, IN 46033