1. Introduction
Welcome to Paul Gerst Consulting (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy will inform you as to how we look after your personal data when you visit our website (paulgerst.com) and tell you about your privacy rights and how the law protects you.
2. Who We Are
Paul Gerst is a solo digital marketing consultant based in Dallas, Texas, specializing in Google Business Profile management. Use the form on the Contact Us page to reach us.
3. The Data We Collect
We may collect, use, store, and transfer different kinds of personal data about you which we have grouped together follows:
Identity Data: First name, last name, and business name.
Contact Data: Email address and telephone number.
Technical Data: Internet protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, time zone setting and location, and operating system (via Google Analytics).
Transaction Data: Details about payments and services you have purchased from us.
4. How We Use Your Data
We will only use your personal data when the law allows us to. Most commonly, we will use your personal data in the following circumstances:
To provide services: To conduct audits, rescue missions, or management of your Google Business Profile.
To communicate: To respond to your inquiries submitted via our contact forms.
To improve our site: We use analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website.
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal identification information to others.
5. Third-Party Links & Tools
This website may include links to third-party websites (such as Google, payment processors or other tools). Clicking on those links may allow third parties to collect or share data about you. We do not control these third-party websites and are not responsible for their privacy statements.
6. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. You can choose to set your browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If you do so, note that some parts of the site may not function properly.
7. Data Security
We have put in place appropriate security measures to prevent your personal data from being accidentally lost, used, or accessed in an unauthorized way. Access to your personal data is limited to Paul Gerst and authorized contractors who have a business need to know.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on this page.
Last Updated: January 2026