Privacy Policy

Welcome to CraigDarling.biz (the "Website"), a personal and professional website independently owned and operated by Craig Darling.

CraigDarling.biz is not owned, operated, or controlled by Darling Local, Inc., Darling Centro, Kitchen Lead Solutions, TouristLink Technologies, RevuEngine, or any other business or organization featured on or linked from this Website.

Although Craig Darling may have an ownership interest, management role, professional affiliation, or business relationship with certain companies referenced on the Website, CraigDarling.biz operates independently of those organizations.

This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, protected, and shared when you visit the Website, request educational resources, schedule consultations, submit inquiries, or otherwise interact with its features.

By using the Website, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Depending on how you interact with CraigDarling.biz, we may collect:

• Your name and email address.
• Your telephone number, if voluntarily provided.
• Your business name, website address, and other business information.
• Information submitted through contact forms, consultation requests, surveys, and resource downloads.
• Appointment scheduling details and communications.
• Technical information, including IP address, browser type, device information, referral sources, and website usage data.
• Information voluntarily provided during digital visibility reviews or consulting inquiries.

We collect only information reasonably necessary to operate the Website, communicate with visitors, provide requested services, and improve the visitor experience.

Information collected through CraigDarling.biz may be used to:

• Deliver requested educational materials, including the free Google Business Profile guide.
• Respond to questions, inquiries, and consultation requests.
• Schedule and confirm appointments.
• Conduct requested digital visibility reviews and business assessments.
• Provide educational emails, marketing insights, website updates, and relevant business opportunities.
• Recommend professional services that may be relevant to your needs.
• Improve Website functionality, security, content, and visitor experience.
• Maintain records of communications and consent.
• Comply with applicable legal obligations.

Visitors who subscribe to educational or promotional communications may unsubscribe at any time using the instructions included in those messages.

CraigDarling.biz is a personally operated website owned by Craig Darling. The Website may provide information about, refer visitors to, or link to businesses in which Craig Darling has an ownership interest or professional relationship.

These businesses are separate from CraigDarling.biz and maintain their own operations, business practices, terms, and privacy policies. Submitting information through CraigDarling.biz does not automatically establish a customer relationship with any of these businesses.

If a visitor specifically requests services, an introduction, a referral, or a consultation involving another business, relevant contact and business information may be shared with that organization as reasonably necessary to fulfill the request.

CraigDarling.biz does not sell personal information to third parties.

When you request a guide, educational resource, digital review, consultation, or other information, CraigDarling.biz may send emails related to that request.

If you separately consent to receive educational or marketing communications, you may also receive:

• Digital marketing education and industry insights.
• Google Business Profile management tips.
• Information about search engine optimization and AI-driven search visibility.
• Invitations to webinars, workshops, or networking opportunities.
• Information about consulting services and relevant professional resources.

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time. Transactional communications, including requested resource deliveries and appointment confirmations, may still be sent when necessary.

If you voluntarily provide your telephone number, CraigDarling.biz may use it to respond to your inquiry, coordinate appointments, or provide requested services.

Where SMS messaging is offered, consent will be obtained as required by applicable law. Consent to receive marketing text messages is not a condition of purchasing any service.

• Message frequency may vary.
• Message and data rates may apply.
• You may reply STOP to discontinue SMS messages.
• You may reply HELP for assistance or contact [email protected].

Mobile information, SMS opt-in data, and text messaging consent will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for their marketing or promotional purposes. Information may be provided to service providers solely as necessary to support messaging operations, subject to appropriate confidentiality and data protection obligations.

CraigDarling.biz may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, understand visitor behavior, and evaluate website performance. These technologies may collect information such as:

• Pages visited and time spent on the Website.
• Browser and device information.
• General geographic information derived from IP addresses.
• Referral sources and website interactions.

Third-party analytics, advertising, scheduling, or marketing platforms may also use cookies or similar technologies when integrated into the Website. Visitors can manage or disable cookies through their browser settings, although certain Website features may not function properly without them.

Where required by applicable law, consent will be obtained before nonessential cookies are used.

CraigDarling.biz may use trusted third-party service providers for website hosting, email delivery, contact management, appointment scheduling, analytics, security, and marketing automation.

These providers may process information only as reasonably necessary to perform their contracted services, subject to applicable privacy and security obligations. We do not authorize service providers to sell personal information collected through CraigDarling.biz.

CraigDarling.biz takes reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures may include secure website connections, access controls, and the use of reputable technology providers.

However, no internet transmission, electronic communication, or data storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Personal information may be disclosed when:

• You specifically request an introduction, referral, or service involving another business.
• Disclosure is necessary to provide a resource, appointment, or service you requested.
• A trusted service provider requires limited access to perform its functions.
• Disclosure is required by applicable law, legal process, or a valid government request.
• Disclosure is reasonably necessary to protect the rights, property, security, or safety of the Website, its visitors, or others.

We do not sell visitor contact lists or personal information.

Depending on your place of residence and applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Request access to personal information maintained about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate information.
• Request deletion of eligible personal information.
• Withdraw consent to optional marketing communications.
• Request information about how your personal data is processed.
• Exercise other privacy rights available under applicable law.

To submit a privacy-related request, email [email protected]. We will respond within the time required by applicable law and may request reasonable verification of your identity.

Personal information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, maintain legitimate business records, resolve disputes, or comply with applicable legal obligations.

When information is no longer needed, reasonable steps will be taken to delete, anonymize, or securely dispose of it.

CraigDarling.biz contains links to independently operated businesses, professional organizations, educational resources, and other websites. These external websites may have their own privacy policies, terms of service, and data collection practices.

Craig Darling and CraigDarling.biz are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, security, or activities of independently operated third-party websites. Visitors are encouraged to review the privacy policies of external websites before providing personal information.

CraigDarling.biz is intended for a general business and professional audience and is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If we learn that personal information from a child under 13 has been collected without appropriate parental consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete it. Parents or guardians who believe a child has submitted personal information may contact [email protected].

Craig Darling reserves the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in Website operations, technology, business practices, or legal requirements. Updated policies will be published on CraigDarling.biz with a revised effective date.

Continued use of the Website after an updated policy becomes effective constitutes acknowledgment of the updated policy, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

For questions, privacy requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

For privacy and security reasons, a physical street address is not published on this Website. A mailing address may be provided when legally required or otherwise appropriate.