Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 28, 2026
Overview
Steady Scaling ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that data.
Data We Collect
Analytics Data
We use the following analytics tools to understand how visitors use our site:
- Google Analytics 4 (GA4) - Collects anonymous data about page views, session duration, traffic sources, and general user behavior. This helps us improve our website.
- Microsoft Clarity - Records anonymous session replays and heatmaps to show how users interact with our pages. No personal information is captured.
- Meta Pixel - Tracks page visits and events on our website to measure the effectiveness of advertising on Facebook and Instagram. This may be used to serve relevant ads to visitors on Meta platforms and to build custom audiences for advertising purposes.
Contact Information
When you contact us through our contact form or email, we collect the information you provide (name, email, message). We use this only to respond to your inquiry.
Free Tools Usage
When you use our free SEO tools (Technical SEO Audit, Schema Scanner, etc.), we may temporarily process the URLs you submit. We do not store this data permanently or share it with third parties.
Cookies
Our site uses cookies for analytics purposes. These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. By using this site, you consent to the use of these cookies.
Cookies we use:
- Google Analytics cookies - Track anonymous usage data
- Microsoft Clarity cookies - Enable session recording and heatmaps
- Meta Pixel cookies - Track ad performance and enable retargeting on Facebook and Instagram
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect site functionality.
SMS Communications
When you book a call or submit your phone number through our website, Steady Scaling LLC may send you SMS text messages including appointment reminders, follow-up messages, and marketing communications related to our web design and SEO services.
- Message frequency varies based on your interaction with our team.
- Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier and plan.
- To opt out: Reply STOP to any SMS message at any time. You will receive one final confirmation message and no further messages will be sent.
- For help: Reply HELP to any SMS message or contact us at josh@steadyscaling.com.
We will not share, sell, or rent your phone number or SMS opt-in data to any third party for their own marketing purposes. SMS opt-in information is never shared with third parties.
No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. All other categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
How We Use Your Data
- To improve our website and services
- To respond to your inquiries
- To understand how our site is used
- To provide the free tools you request
- To send appointment reminders and follow-up communications via SMS (where you have provided your phone number)
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Your data is transmitted over encrypted connections (HTTPS) and stored on secure, access-controlled systems. While no system is completely secure, we take commercially reasonable steps to protect your information.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Google Analytics - Privacy Policy
- Microsoft Clarity - Privacy Policy
- Meta (Facebook) Pixel - Privacy Policy
- Vercel (hosting) - Privacy Policy
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request information about what data we have about you
- Request deletion of your data
- Opt out of analytics tracking by using browser extensions or settings
- Opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying STOP
- Request correction of inaccurate personal information we hold about you
To opt out of analytics tracking, you can install these browser extensions:
- Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Microsoft Clarity Block Extension (or use your browser's built-in tracking protection)
Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy, contact us at: josh@steadyscaling.com
Changes
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.