Last updated: 25 March 2026
This privacy policy explains how Jan Smolorz, trading as SearchDaddy.ie (“I”, “me”, “my”), collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit this website or use my services. I’m committed to protecting your privacy in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Irish Data Protection Act 2018.
Who I Am
I’m Jan Smolorz, an SEO consultant based in Portlaoise, Co. Laois, Ireland. My website address is https://searchdaddy.ie. You can contact me at hello@searchdaddy.ie or +353 86 247 4283 for any privacy-related questions.
What Data I Collect
I collect data in the following ways:
Contact and Audit Forms
When you fill out my contact form or request a free SEO audit, I collect your name, email address, website URL, and any message you include. I use this information solely to respond to your enquiry and deliver the audit. Legal basis: legitimate interest and, where applicable, your consent.
Analytics Data
I use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors use this website. GA4 collects anonymised data including pages visited, time on site, device type, and approximate location (country/city level). Google Analytics does not collect your name or email address. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Cookies
This site uses cookies. For full details on what cookies are set and how to manage them, please see my Cookie Policy.
How I Use Your Data
- To respond to your contact form submissions and audit requests
- To deliver the SEO audit or service you requested
- To improve the website based on how visitors use it
- To comply with legal obligations
I will never sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
Who I Share Data With
I use the following third-party services that may process your data:
- Google Analytics 4 (analytics, based in the US, operating under EU-US Data Privacy Framework)
- Web hosting provider (JDM, based in Poland/EU, for website hosting and email)
How Long I Keep Your Data
Contact form submissions are kept for up to 12 months after our last interaction. If you become a client, your data is retained for the duration of our working relationship plus 6 years (as required by Irish tax law). Analytics data is retained for 14 months in Google Analytics.
Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data I hold about you
- Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
- Erase your personal data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict or object to processing of your data
- Data portability (receive your data in a structured format)
- Withdraw consent at any time where consent is the legal basis
To exercise any of these rights, email me at hello@searchdaddy.ie. I will respond within 30 days. If you’re not satisfied with how I handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (DPC), Ireland’s supervisory authority.
Security
This website uses SSL encryption (HTTPS) for all connections. I take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
Changes to This Policy
I may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. I encourage you to check back periodically.
Contact
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how I handle your data, please contact me at hello@searchdaddy.ie or call +353 86 247 4283.