Privacy Policy

Last Updated: Jan 3, 2026

At StopAdWaste, I operate with a simple philosophy: I treat your data with the same "Zero Waste" mentality as your ad budget.

I am a forensic auditor, not a data broker. I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. This policy outlines exactly what I collect, why I collect it, and how I protect it.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide our auditing and optimization services. This includes:

A. Information You Provide Voluntarily

• Contact Information: Name, email address, and phone number (when you fill out a form).
• Business Information: Company name, website URL, and service area.
• Ad Account Data: Google Ads Customer ID (required to run the audit).

B. Information Collected Automatically

• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and operating system.
• Usage Data: How you interact with our website (pages visited, time spent).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data for legitimate business purposes only:

• To generate your Free Audit Report or "Forensic Snapshot".
• To contact you regarding your audit results or proposal.
• To improve the performance and security of our website.
• To comply with legal obligations.

3. Google Ads Data Security

This is specific to our service. When you provide your Google Ads Customer ID:

• We request "Read Only" access initially to perform the audit.
• We never make changes to your live campaigns without your explicit written permission.
• We do not share your keyword data, spend data, or performance metrics with your competitors. Your data remains strictly confidential.

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to analyze site traffic (e.g., Google Analytics). These cookies help us understand which blog posts are popular and how users find us.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some parts of our website may not function properly without them.

5. Third-Party Tools

We use trusted third-party services to run our business. These providers have their own privacy policies, but we ensure they are compliant with industry standards:

• Analytics: Google Analytics 4 (GA4).
• Email: Services for sending audit reports (e.g., Gmail/Workspace).
• Hosting: Secure cloud hosting providers.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Ask us to fix incorrect data.
• Deletion: Ask us to delete your data ("Right to be Forgotten").
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from our emails at any time.

7. Contact Me

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how I handle your data, contact me directly. I don't hide behind a support desk.

Email: [email protected]