Privacy Policy
Last Updated: March 28, 2026
Leading Click ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website leadingclick.ai (the "Site") and provides AI-powered digital marketing services (the "Services"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our Site or use our Services.
By accessing or using our Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Services.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information You Provide
We collect information you voluntarily provide when you create an account, subscribe to our Services, or contact us, including:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
- Business Information: Company name, website URL, industry, and business goals.
- Marketing Account Credentials: Login credentials or API keys for third-party marketing platforms (e.g., Google Ads, Google Search Console, Meta Business Suite) that you authorize us to manage on your behalf.
- Payment Information: Billing name, billing address, and payment method details. Payment card information is collected and processed directly by our payment processor, Stripe. We do not store your full credit card number on our servers.
- Communications: Messages, feedback, and correspondence you send to us.
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, and screen resolution.
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, and referring URLs.
- IP Address: Your Internet Protocol address, which may be used to approximate your general location.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: See Section 6 below.
1.3 Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about your marketing accounts from third-party platforms you authorize us to access, including campaign performance data, analytics, and audience insights.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and Manage Services: Set up and manage your marketing campaigns across SEO, PPC, GEO, and AEO channels.
- Process Payments: Charge subscription fees and manage billing through Stripe.
- Communicate with You: Send service updates, performance reports, billing notifications, and respond to your inquiries.
- Improve Our Platform: Analyze usage patterns to enhance features, fix issues, and develop new capabilities.
- Personalize Experience: Tailor recommendations and campaign strategies based on your business profile and goals.
- Comply with Legal Obligations: Meet applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
- Protect Our Services: Detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, and security issues.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- Payment Processing: We share billing information with Stripe to process your subscription payments. Stripe's use of your data is governed by Stripe's Privacy Policy.
- Advertising Platforms: We access and manage your accounts on platforms such as Google Ads and Meta (Facebook/Instagram) solely to deliver the marketing services you have subscribed to. We only use your credentials and data as necessary to perform these services.
- Service Providers: We may engage trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our business (e.g., hosting, analytics, customer support). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, subpoena, court order, or governmental regulation, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change.
4. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Encryption of data in transit using TLS/SSL protocols.
- Encryption of sensitive data at rest.
- Access controls limiting data access to authorized personnel only.
- Regular security assessments and monitoring.
- Secure credential storage for third-party marketing platform access.
While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our Services. After you cancel your subscription, we retain your data for up to 90 days to facilitate account reactivation and comply with legal obligations. After this period, we will securely delete or anonymize your personal information, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
Marketing account credentials are deleted within 30 days of account cancellation or upon your written request, whichever comes first.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. These include:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the Site to function properly (e.g., session management, authentication).
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site so we can improve it.
- Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings for a better experience.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site. We do not use cookies for third-party advertising.
7. Your Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to Know: You may request details about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
- Right to Delete: You may request that we delete the personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.
- Right to Opt-Out of Sale: We do not sell personal information. However, you have the right to opt out if this ever changes.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
- Right to Correct: You may request that we correct inaccurate personal information.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected] or call 818-200-0442. We will respond to verifiable requests within 45 days.
8. Children's Privacy
Our Services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a minor, we will take steps to promptly delete that information. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected].
9. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will notify you by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our Services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: