PRIVACY POLICY AND TERMS OF SERVICE

Bayou Local SEO’s Combined Legal Page


Last Updated: February 17, 2026

This page outlines how Bayou Local SEO (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your information, as well as the terms governing your use of our website and services.


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PRIVACY POLICY

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

Bayou Local SEO respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

By using our website or services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.


Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

When you request a free audit, sign up for our services, or contact us, we may collect:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, business name
  • Business Information: Website URL, Google Business Profile URL, business address, service area, industry/service type
  • Payment Information: Credit card details, billing address (processed securely through our payment processor)
  • Communication Data: Any information you provide when contacting us via email, phone, or contact forms

Information We Collect Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on pages, referring website
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: See our Cookies section below

Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about your business from:

  • Publicly available sources (Google Business Profile, your website)
  • Analytics and ranking tools we use to perform audits and services
  • Payment processors (transaction confirmations only)

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide Our Services

  • Deliver free audits, SEO services, and customer support
  • Analyze your Google Business Profile and website
  • Track rankings and measure results
  • Implement SEO changes on your behalf (with your authorization)

Communicate With You

  • Send you audit results and service updates
  • Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
  • Send important service notifications (billing, changes to terms, etc.)
  • Provide updates on your account or service performance

Improve Our Services

  • Analyze website usage to improve user experience
  • Develop new features and services
  • Conduct research and analysis

Marketing (With Your Consent)

  • Send occasional educational content, tips, or service announcements
  • You may opt out of marketing emails at any time via the unsubscribe link

Legal and Security

  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
  • Enforce our Terms of Service

Information Sharing

We Do Not Sell Your Personal Information

We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

We May Share Information With:

Service Providers: We work with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our business:

  • Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal, etc.)
  • Email service providers (for sending audits and communications)
  • Analytics tools (Google Analytics, rank tracking software)
  • Hosting providers

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide to us.

Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

Business Transfers: If Bayou Local SEO is acquired or merged with another company, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

With Your Consent: We may share information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.


Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Correction

You have the right to access and update your personal information. Contact us at [email] to request access or corrections.

Deletion

You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal or contractual obligations that require us to retain certain data.

Opt-Out of Marketing

You can opt out of marketing emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any marketing email or by contacting us directly.

Do Not Track

Our website does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” browser signals.

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Contact us to exercise these rights.


Cookies and Tracking Technologies {#cookies}

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us understand how you use our site and improve your experience.

Types of Cookies We Use:

Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly (e.g., session cookies, security features)

Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website (e.g., Google Analytics)

Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant content and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

To opt out of Google Analytics: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout


Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.


Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Provide our services
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes
  • Enforce our agreements

When information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.


Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.


Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child without parental consent, we will delete it immediately.


Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

TERMS OF SERVICE {#terms-of-service}

Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using the Bayou Local SEO website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use our website or services.


Description of Services

Bayou Local SEO provides local search engine optimization (SEO) services, including:

  • Free Google Business Profile and homepage audits
  • GBP and website optimization
  • Content creation and optimization
  • Citation building and management
  • Rank tracking and reporting
  • Ongoing SEO management

Our services are designed for local service businesses in smaller markets (generally under 350K population).


Service Agreement {#service-agreement}

Free Audit

Our free audit is provided at no cost with no obligation to purchase additional services. The audit includes:

  • Google Business Profile review
  • Recommended GBP fixes
  • Homepage review
  • Recommended homepage fixes

The audit is for informational purposes only and does not constitute implementation or guarantee of results.

$199/Month Plan

What’s Included:

  • Full GBP optimization
  • Homepage alignment
  • 40+ verified citations
  • Weekly GBP posts and photos
  • Rank tracking (10 keywords)
  • Up to 3 new pages per month after day 30

30-Day Ranking Guarantee: We guarantee that your business will rank on page one of Google search and in the top 3 of the Google Map Pack for your primary GBP category keyword (as agreed upon during onboarding) within 30 days of implementation — or you receive a full refund for the first month.

Terms of Guarantee:

  • Applies only to the primary GBP category keyword agreed upon during onboarding
  • Requires manager or admin access to your Google Business Profile and website
  • Guarantee is void if unauthorized changes are made to your GBP or website during the 30-day period
  • Does not apply to ultra-competitive niches or hyper-competitive metros
  • Month-to-month service; cancel anytime with 30 days notice

Full-Service SEO

Investment: $1,500–$3,500/month (custom proposals based on market analysis) Initial Commitment: 6 months, then month-to-month Deliverables: Custom based on market research and strategy proposal

We conduct market research before accepting any Full-Service client and only take on clients we are confident we can help.


Client Responsibilities

To receive our services, you agree to:

✓ Provide accurate business information ✓ Grant necessary access to your Google Business Profile and website (manager or admin level) ✓ Respond to requests for information or clarification in a timely manner ✓ Refrain from making unauthorized changes to optimized elements during active service periods ✓ Notify us immediately if you revoke access or make changes that may affect our work

Failure to provide necessary access or information may delay results and void any guarantees.


Payment Terms {#payment-terms}

Billing

$199/Month Plan: Billed monthly in advance. First payment due upon signup. Subsequent payments on the same day each month.

Full-Service SEO: Billed monthly in advance based on custom proposal.

One-Time Services: Payment due at time of service request.

Payment Methods

We accept major credit cards and ACH payments processed through our secure payment processor.

Late Payments

Services may be suspended if payment is more than 15 days overdue. A late fee of $25 or 5% of the outstanding balance (whichever is greater) may be applied to overdue accounts.

Price Changes

We reserve the right to change our prices with 30 days advance notice. Price changes do not apply to existing contracts during the initial commitment period.


Refunds and Guarantees {#refunds-and-guarantees}

Free Audit

No refund applicable (service is free).

$199/Month Plan — 30-Day Guarantee

If you do not rank on page one of Google search and in the top 3 of the Google Map Pack for your primary GBP category keyword within 30 days, you will receive a full refund of your first month’s payment.

To request a refund under the guarantee:

  • Submit a written request within 35 days of service start date
  • Provide evidence that the primary keyword is not ranking as guaranteed
  • Confirm no unauthorized changes were made to your GBP or website

After the first 30 days, the service is month-to-month with no refunds for partial months.

Full-Service SEO

Full-Service SEO does not include the same 30-day guarantee as the $199 plan due to the longer timeline and broader scope. Refund terms are outlined in individual service agreements.

One-Time Services

One-time implementation services ($100 implementation) are non-refundable once work has begun.


Cancellation Policy

$199/Month Plan

You may cancel at any time with 30 days written notice. Services will continue through the end of the current billing period. No refunds for partial months.

Full-Service SEO

Cancellation during the initial 6-month commitment period may result in early termination fees as outlined in your service agreement. After the initial commitment, you may cancel with 30 days written notice.


Limitation of Liability {#limitation-of-liability}

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

Bayou Local SEO shall not be liable for:

  • Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
  • Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
  • Damages resulting from third-party actions (Google algorithm changes, competitor actions, etc.)
  • Damages caused by unauthorized changes to your website or GBP by you or third parties

Our total liability for any claim arising from our services shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim.

We do not guarantee specific ranking positions, traffic levels, or revenue increases beyond the specific 30-day guarantee outlined in the $199/month plan terms.


Disclaimer of Warranties

Our services are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

We do not warrant that:

  • Our services will be uninterrupted or error-free
  • Results will meet your expectations beyond stated guarantees
  • Any errors will be corrected
  • The website or services will be free from viruses or harmful components

Google Algorithm Changes

Search engine algorithms (particularly Google’s) change frequently and unpredictably. While we use best practices and proven strategies, we cannot control or predict Google’s algorithm updates.

Rankings may fluctuate due to factors outside our control. We commit to adapting our strategies to algorithm changes and keeping you informed of any significant impacts to your rankings.


Intellectual Property

Your Content

You retain ownership of all content you provide to us (business information, logos, photos, etc.).

Our Work Product

We retain ownership of our methodologies, processes, tools, and proprietary strategies. Upon full payment, you receive a license to use deliverables we create specifically for your business (content, optimized pages, etc.).

Website Content

All content on the Bayou Local SEO website (text, graphics, logos, etc.) is our property or used with permission. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our written consent.


Confidentiality

We agree to keep confidential any proprietary business information you share with us. We will not share your business data, strategies, or results with third parties except as necessary to provide our services or as required by law.


Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Bayou Local SEO from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

  • Your use of our services
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any third-party rights
  • Inaccurate or misleading information you provide

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Louisiana, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or our services shall be resolved in the courts located in Louisiana.


Dispute Resolution

Informal Resolution: Before filing any legal claim, you agree to attempt to resolve the dispute informally by contacting us at [email].

Arbitration (Optional): If we cannot resolve the dispute informally, either party may elect binding arbitration under the rules of the American Arbitration Association.


Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.


Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any service-specific agreements, constitute the entire agreement between you and Bayou Local SEO regarding our services.


Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

For material changes, we will provide at least 30 days notice via email.


Contact Us {#contact-us}

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or Terms of Service, please contact us:

Bayou Local SEO

📧 Email: [your-email@bayoulocalseo.com] 📞 Phone: [(XXX) XXX-XXXX] 🌐 Website: https://www.bayoulocalseo.com


Last Updated: February 17, 2026

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