Privacy Policy for FocussedGrowth.com

Last Updated: March 20, 2025

Effective Date: January 1, 2023


1. Introduction

FocussedGrowth.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website FocussedGrowth.com (the “Site”) or engage with our employees and digital marketing services.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, then do not access the Site.

1.1 Consent

By accessing or using FocussedGrowth.com (the “Site”), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. Your continued use of our Site constitutes your acceptance of these terms and any future amendments.

 

1.2 Voluntary Consent

Your use of our Site is entirely voluntary. If you do not agree with any part of this Privacy Policy, you should immediately discontinue use of the Site and its services. By providing us with your personal information, you are consenting to the collection, use, storage, and disclosure of that information as described in this Privacy Policy.

 

1.3 Informed Consent

We strive to ensure that your consent is:

  • Freely given without pressure or obligation
  • Specific to the purposes outlined in this policy
  • Based on clear and plain language explaining our practices
  • Unambiguous through affirmative action (such as clicking “agree” or continuing to use the Site)
  • As informed as possible about how your data will be used



2. Information We May Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Complete forms on our Site
  • Subscribe to our communications
  • Request information or assistance
  • Contact us directly

This information may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Business information
  • Message content


2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited
  • Time and date of your visit
  • Time spent on pages
  • Referring website addresses


2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Site and hold certain information. Cookies are files with small amounts of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier.

Types of cookies we use:

  • Essential cookies: Necessary for the Site to function properly
  • Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site
  • Preference cookies: Enable the Site to remember your preferences

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Site.


3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain our Site
  • Improve, personalize, and expand our Site
  • Understand and analyze how you use our Site
  • Develop new products, services, features, and functionality
  • Communicate with you about our services
  • Process transactions
  • Send you technical notices and support messages
  • Prevent fraudulent activities
  • Comply with legal obligations



4. Third-Party Services

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze the use of our Site. Google Analytics is a web analytics service offered by Google that tracks and reports website traffic. Google uses the data collected to track and monitor the use of our Site. This data is shared with other Google services. Google may use the collected data to contextualize and personalize the ads of its own advertising network.

For more information on the privacy practices of Google, please visit the Google Privacy & Terms web page: https://policies.google.com/privacy

4.2 Google Search Console

We use Google Search Console to monitor and maintain our Site’s presence in Google Search results. This service helps us understand how Google views our Site and optimize for search performance.

4.3 WordPress.com

Our Site is hosted on WordPress.com, a service provided by Automattic Inc. When you use our Site, certain information may be processed by WordPress.com in accordance with their Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. WordPress.com acts as a data processor for information collected through our Site. This means that while we control what information is collected and how it is used (as described in this Privacy Policy), WordPress.com provides the technical infrastructure to store and process this data. For information about WordPress.com’s data practices, please review their Privacy Policy at https://wordpress.com/privacy/ and Terms of Service at https://wordpress.com/tos/.

We have entered into appropriate data processing agreements with WordPress.com to ensure that your data is handled in compliance with applicable privacy laws. These agreements establish our respective responsibilities regarding the collection, storage, and processing of your personal information.

4.4 Third-Party Beneficiaries

This Privacy Policy is intended solely for the benefit of you and FocussedGrowth.com, and does not confer third-party beneficiary rights upon any other person or entity. However, our service providers, partners, and affiliates may be considered third-party beneficiaries solely for the purpose of enforcing protections granted to them under this Privacy Policy.


5. Data Processing Addendum (DPA)

FocussedGrowth.com maintains a Data Processing Addendum (DPA) that governs our handling of customer, vendor, and partner data in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

This DPA establishes:

  • Our role as a data processor when handling client data
  • Our commitment to processing data only as instructed
  • Appropriate security measures to protect personal data
  • Procedures for data breach notification
  • Compliance with cross-border data transfer requirements

A copy of our DPA is available upon request for customers, vendors, and partners who share data with us.


6. Data Retention

We will only keep your personal information for as long as it is necessary for the purposes set out in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. No client data is stored unless a client is retained with us, at which point specific data retention policies will be communicated directly to the client upon request.


7. Data Security

7.1 Security Measures

We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational security measures designed to protect the security of any personal information we process. However, please also remember that we cannot guarantee that the internet itself is 100% secure.

7.2 Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach affecting your personal information, we will notify you and relevant authorities as required by applicable law. This notification will be provided in a timely manner and will include information about the breach and steps you can take to protect yourself.

7.3 Your Data Protection Rights

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

  • The right to access
  • The right to rectification
  • The right to erasure
  • The right to restrict processing
  • The right to data portability
  • The right to object
  • Rights in relation to automated decision making and profiling

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section below.


8. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 18 years of age, and subsequently children under the age of 18 are not permitted to access our Site. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.


9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time and without prior notice. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date.


10. Jurisdiction

FocussedGrowth.com is based in North Carolina, United States. This privacy policy and our data practices are designed to comply with applicable U.S. federal and state laws.


11. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration

11.1 Agreement to Arbitrate

By using our Site, you agree that any dispute, claim or controversy arising out of or relating to this Privacy Policy or the breach, termination, enforcement, interpretation, or validity thereof, shall be resolved by binding arbitration rather than in courts of general jurisdiction.

11.2 Arbitration Procedures

The arbitration shall be conducted by an arbitrator or arbitration service selected at FocussedGrowth.com’s sole discretion at the time a dispute arises, provided that the selected arbitrator or service is a neutral third party recognized for handling commercial disputes. The arbitration may be conducted in person, through the submission of documents, by phone, or online.

The arbitrator shall have the power to rule on their own jurisdiction. Notwithstanding FocussedGrowth.com’s right to select the arbitrator, the arbitration will be conducted according to established rules that ensure procedural fairness, and the user retains the right to challenge the selected arbitrator for bias or conflict of interest according to those rules.

If a North Carolina or Federal court finds this untenable, then the arbitration shall be conducted by the American Arbitration Association under its Consumer Arbitration Rules. The arbitration may be conducted in person, through the submission of documents, by phone, or online. The arbitrator shall have the power to rule on their own jurisdiction.

11.3 Class Action Waiver

Any arbitration shall be conducted on an individual basis and not as a class, consolidated, or representative action. If for any reason a claim proceeds in court rather than in arbitration, both parties waive any right to a jury trial.

11.4 Exceptions

Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may seek emergency equitable relief in federal or state courts in North Carolina only in circumstances where irreparable harm would occur before an arbitrator could be appointed. Such relief shall be strictly limited to temporary measures necessary to preserve the status quo pending arbitration, and the court’s involvement shall terminate once an arbitrator is appointed.

Both parties consent to exclusive jurisdiction and venue in such courts for this narrow purpose only. The arbitrator shall have authority to modify or dissolve any temporary relief granted by the court. FocussedGrowth.com reserves the right to seek attorneys’ fees and costs if a user seeks court intervention in violation of this arbitration agreement.

11.5 Governing Law

This Privacy Policy and any arbitration shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina and that of the federal government , without regard to its conflict of law provisions.


12. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless FocussedGrowth.com, its officers, directors, employees, and agents, from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of this Privacy Policy or your use of the Site, including, but not limited to, any use of the Site’s content other than as expressly authorized.


13. Force Majeure

FocussedGrowth.com shall not be liable for any failure to perform its obligations under this Privacy Policy where such failure results from any cause beyond our reasonable control, including, but not limited to, mechanical, electronic, or communications failure or degradation, acts of God, terrorism, pandemic, epidemic, or government orders.


14. Intellectual Property Rights

All content, features, and functionality of the Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, are the exclusive property of FocussedGrowth.com or its licensors and protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.


15. Limitation of Actions

Any cause of action you may have with respect to your use of the Site must be commenced within one year after the claim or cause of action arises.


16. Assumption of Risk

By using the Site, you acknowledge and agree that internet transmissions are never completely private or secure. You understand that any message or information you send to the Site may be read or intercepted by others, even if there is a special notice that a particular transmission is encrypted. You assume all risk for any damages that may arise from your use of the Site or transmission of information to or from FocussedGrowth.com, including personal information.


17. Severability

If any provision of this Privacy Policy is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full effect and an enforceable interpretation of the affected provision shall be given that best expresses the intent of the parties.


18. No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of this Privacy Policy will not be considered a waiver of those rights. The waiver of any such right or provision will be effective only if in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative of FocussedGrowth.com.


19. Assignment

FocussedGrowth.com may assign or delegate this Privacy Policy, in whole or in part, to any person or entity at any time without your consent. You may not assign or delegate any rights or obligations under this Privacy Policy without FocussedGrowth.com’s prior written consent, and any unauthorized assignment or delegation by you is void.


20. Electronic Communications

By using the Site, you consent to receiving electronic communications from FocussedGrowth.com. These communications may include notices about your account, transactional information, and other information concerning or related to the Site. You agree that any notices, agreements, disclosures, or other communications that we send to you electronically will satisfy any legal communication requirements, including that such communications be in writing.


21. Export Control

You agree to comply with all applicable domestic and international laws, statutes, ordinances, and regulations regarding your use of the Site. The Site may be subject to U.S. export control laws and may be subject to export or import regulations in other countries. You agree not to export, re-export, or transfer, directly or indirectly, any U.S. technical data acquired from FocussedGrowth.com, or any products utilizing such data, in violation of the United States export laws or regulations.


22. Feedback and Submissions

Any feedback, comments, ideas, improvements, or suggestions (collectively, “Suggestions”) provided by you to FocussedGrowth.com with respect to the Site shall remain the sole and exclusive property of FocussedGrowth.com. FocussedGrowth.com shall be free to use, copy, modify, publish, or redistribute the Suggestions for any purpose and in any way without any credit or compensation to you.


23. Notification of Enforcement Actions

You agree to notify FocussedGrowth.com immediately upon becoming aware of any actual or threatened legal action against you related to your use of the Site. This notification shall not create any obligation on the part of FocussedGrowth.com to participate in or defend such action.


24. Territorial Scope

24.1 Jurisdiction

This Privacy Policy is intended for users within the United States. FocussedGrowth.com does not target or provide services to individuals in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or other international jurisdictions. If you are accessing our Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located. By using our Site, you understand and consent to the collection and processing of your information in the United States, which may have different data protection rules than those in your country.

24.2 California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

1) Right to know what personal information we collect
2) Right to request deletion of your personal information
3) Right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information (note: we do not sell personal information)
4) Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in the “Contact Us” section.


25. Entire Agreement

This Privacy Policy, together with any other legal notices published by FocussedGrowth.com on the Site, constitutes the entire agreement between you and FocussedGrowth.com concerning the Site and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications, whether electronic, oral, or written.


26. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy,  contact us at:

Jordan@FocussedGrowth.com
P.O Box 412
Jacksonville,  NC 28540