Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 15, 2025
Overview
TMG Web Co (“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 and use our services.
We provide website and email hosting, website development, digital advertising services, SEO services, and consulting to businesses throughout the United States.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and company information when you submit contact forms or service inquiry forms
- Communication Records: Messages, inquiries, and correspondence related to our services
- Service Information: Details about your project requirements, hosting needs, or consulting requests
Information Collected Automatically
- Website Analytics: Page views, session duration, bounce rate, referring websites, and general geographic location
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system
- Cookies and Tracking Data: As detailed in our Cookies section below
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following business purposes:
- Service Delivery: Providing website hosting, development, SEO, advertising, and consulting services
- Communication: Responding to inquiries, providing quotes, and communicating about projects
- Website Improvement: Analyzing website performance and user experience
- Legal Compliance: Meeting regulatory requirements and protecting our business interests
- Security: Protecting against spam, fraud, and security threats
We do not use your information for marketing emails or newsletters.
Data Retention
- Contact Form Submissions: Stored on our website backend for one year, then archived offline indefinitely for business records
- Website Analytics: Google Analytics retains data for 26 months by default
- Cookies: Various durations as specified in the Cookies section below
- Client Project Files: Retained as long as necessary to provide ongoing services and for legal/business purposes
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide better service and understand how our website is used.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly:
- Session cookies: Keep you connected as you navigate between pages
- Security cookies: Protect against malicious activity
- WordPress cookies: Enable admin functionality (wordpress_, wp-settings-, PHPSESSID)
Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand website performance:
- _ga, ga[ID], _gid: Track unique visitors and analyze website usage
- Purpose: Improve website content and user experience
- Data collected: Anonymous usage statistics, general location, device type
Security and Functionality Cookies
- Google reCAPTCHA (_GRECAPTCHA, rc::a, rc::c): Protects forms from spam and automated abuse
- WPForms (wpforms_*): Handles form submissions and temporary data storage
Cookie Details
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| ga[ID] | Analytics | Contains campaign information | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 24 hours |
| _GRECAPTCHA | Security | reCAPTCHA spam protection | 6 months |
| rc::a | Security | reCAPTCHA spam protection | Persistent |
| rc::c | Security | reCAPTCHA spam protection | Session |
| wpforms_* | Functionality | Form data temporary storage | 30 minutes |
| wordpress_* | Essential | WordPress admin authentication | Session |
| wp-settings-* | Essential | WordPress interface customization | 1 year |
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Maintains session state | Session |
Third-Party Services
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and usage patterns. Google may collect information about your use of our and other websites.
- Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Opt-out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Google reCAPTCHA
We use Google reCAPTCHA to protect our forms from spam. reCAPTCHA collects hardware and software information for analysis.
- Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share information only in these circumstances:
- Service Providers: Third-party services that help us operate our website (Google Analytics, reCAPTCHA)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
- Business Protection: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others
- Business Transfer: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of business assets
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request information about personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to business and legal requirements)
- Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Opt-out: Refuse or withdraw consent for certain data processing activities
Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
Impact of Disabling Cookies:
- Basic website browsing will still function
- Contact forms will still work but may be less secure without reCAPTCHA
- We cannot analyze website performance to improve your experience
- Some functionality may be limited
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
Our services are intended for businesses and adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will post the updated policy on this page and update the “Last updated” date. Material changes will be highlighted prominently.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
TMG WebCo
P. O. Box 531
Anna, IL 62906
812-358-8684
info@tmgweb.co
For privacy-related requests (access, correction, deletion), please use the contact information above and specify “Privacy Request” in your subject line.
Jurisdiction
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Illinois and the United States. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of Illinois.
This Privacy Policy is effective as of September 15, 2025, and applies to all users of our website and services.