Privacy Policy

Who I Am

My name is Scott Hinkle and I am committed to maintaining the trust and confidence of all visitors to my website. In particular, I want you to know that SmallOnlineBiz.com is not in the business of selling, renting or trading email lists with other companies and businesses for marketing purposes.

In this Privacy Policy, I’ve provided detailed information on when and why I collect personal information, how I use it, the limited conditions under which I may disclose it to others, and how I keep it secure.

I take your privacy seriously and take measures to provide all visitors and users of SmallOnlineBiz.com with a safe and secure environment.

Cookies

SmallOnlineBiz.com may set and access SmallOnlineBiz.com cookies on your computer.  Cookies are used to provide this system with the basic information to provide the services you are requesting.  Cookies can be cleared at any time from your internet browser settings. Additional cookie information can be obtained by selecting Cookie Consent from the About menu above.

Google Analytics

When someone visits SmallOnlineBiz.com​, I use a third party service, Google Analytics, to collect standard internet log information and details of visitor behavior patterns. I do this to track things such as the number of visitors to the various parts of the site and interactions with the site. This information is processed in a way which does not identify anyone. I do not make, and do not allow Google to make, any attempt to find out the identities of visitors to our website.

Course and Newsletter

SmallOnlineBiz.com provides an option to sign up for my free multi-day course and newsletter. Joining is not required and is completely voluntary. While using this service, I may ask you to provide certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you. Personally identifiable information may include, but is not limited to, your email address (“Personal Information”). I collect this information for the purpose of identifying and communicating with you.

I may use your Personal Information to contact you with newsletters, marketing or promotional materials and other information that may be of interest to you. You may opt out of receiving any, or all, of these communications from me by following the unsubscribe link or instructions provided in any email I send.

Website Comments

When someone visits SmallOnlineBiz.com​, there may be an ability to submit comments on particular articles or pages.  When comments are submitted, you are entitled to use aliases or information that completely hides your identity. When a comment is submitted, the relevant details (name, email, website) that you provide are stored.  These details are stored so that I can display your comment back to you, and to anyone viewing the comment sections on the site. I do not verify information entered nor do I require verification.

Third Parties

There may be some circumstances where your IP address, geographic location, and other browser related details may be shared with third party companies.  I may share your above mentioned data with such third party companies from time to time.

Access to Your Personal Information

You are entitled to view, amend, or delete the personal information that I hold. Email your request to the data protection officer, Scott Hinkle, at scott@smallonlinebiz.com and I will work with you to remove any of your personal data I may have.  You may also use the GDPR – Data Access Request form to enter your e-mail address and receive an e-mail with a link to a page listing all matching data on this site.  You can then select data you wish to be anonymized and submit your request.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may make changes to this Privacy Policy in the future, however, the most current version of the policy will govern our processing of your personal data and will always be available at the following URL:

https://smallonlinebiz.com/privacy-policy​

If I make a change to this policy that, in my sole discretion, is material, I will notify you by an update or email, where possible. By continuing to access or use my services, you agree to be bound to the terms of this Privacy Policy.