Effective date: October 16, 2026
This policy explains what information SLIDEFACTORY collects through theslidefactory.com, how we use it, who we share it with, and the choices you have.
SLIDEFACTORY is a digital agency at 4520 SE Belmont St, Suite 300, Portland, OR 97215. Questions about this policy: [email protected].
The short version
- We collect what you type into our forms (for example your name, email and message) so we can reply to you.
- If you request a free website report, we collect your email and website address to create and send it.
- We use analytics and our own ad measurement tool to see how visitors find and use the site.
- We use service providers to host the site, protect it from spam and send email. They handle your information on our behalf.
- We do not sell your personal information or use it for targeted advertising.
- You can ask us to see, correct or delete your information at any time.
Information you give us
Contact and inquiry forms. When you send us a message, we collect your name and email address, plus the other details the form asks for: company, phone number, website, the service or plan you are interested in, budget and your message. We also record the page you sent it from.
Free SEO or AI visibility report. When you request a report, we collect your email address and the website you want reviewed, and your agreement to receive the report and occasional emails from us. Reports are produced by a reporting service that SLIDEFACTORY operates.
Booking a call. After some form submissions we offer a link to book a time on our scheduling page, provided by Calendly. If you use it, your name and email are passed to Calendly so you don’t have to type them again, along with the offer you asked about. Calendly’s own privacy policy applies to the booking.
Email. If you email us or reply to one of our emails, we keep that correspondence.
Information collected automatically
Analytics. We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors find and use the site: pages viewed, time on page, approximate location, device and browser type, and how you arrived (for example from a search engine or an ad). We also record when a form is submitted, with the page and form type but not what you typed.
Ad measurement. We run ads on Google. To see which ads lead to inquiries, our site uses an ad measurement tool that SLIDEFACTORY operates. It records page views, scrolling, clicks, clicks on phone links, time on page and form activity, together with a random visitor ID stored in your browser and, if you arrived from an ad, the ad click identifiers and search keyword. When you submit a form, it also records the email address and phone number you entered, so that an inquiry can be matched to the visit that led to it. When you arrive from one of our ads, it may also change a headline on the page to match what you searched for. This information stays with SLIDEFACTORY; it is not sent to Google or other advertisers.
Security and spam protection. The site runs behind Cloudflare, which processes your IP address and browser details to deliver pages and block attacks. Our forms use Cloudflare Turnstile and other checks to tell people from bots. When you submit a form we store your IP address and browser user agent with the submission to detect spam and abuse.
Server logs. Like most websites, our server and our SEO plugin keep technical logs, such as requested pages, error pages, referring pages and browser type.
Embedded videos and maps. Some pages include videos hosted on YouTube, and pages that show our studio location include an embedded Google Map. When a YouTube player or a map loads, Google may set cookies and collect information under its own policy.
Cookies and similar technologies
| Name or type | Set by | What it does | How long |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics | Tells visits apart for analytics | Up to 2 years |
_ap_vid (browser storage) | Our ad measurement tool | Random visitor ID | Until you clear browser storage |
_ap_click (browser storage) | Our ad measurement tool | Google Ads click IDs from your visit | 90 days |
| Free report reminder (browser storage) | This site | Remembers that you closed or used the free report offer, so it isn't shown again | Until you clear browser storage |
| Security cookies | Cloudflare | Bot and abuse protection | Short-lived |
| YouTube cookies | Video playback and preferences | Per YouTube's policy | |
| Google Maps cookies | Map display and preferences on pages with our studio map | Per Google's policy |
You can block or delete cookies and browser storage in your browser settings. The site still works without them; some measurement will not. Google offers a browser add-on to opt out of Google Analytics at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
How we use information
- To reply to your inquiry, prepare proposals and schedule calls.
- To create and send a report you requested, and follow-up emails you agreed to.
- To understand which pages, searches and ads bring people to us, and to improve the site.
- To protect the site and our forms from spam, fraud and abuse.
- To meet legal obligations.
We do not use your information for automated decisions that have legal or similar effects on you.
Who we share it with
We share information only with service providers that help us run the site and our business, and only for those purposes:
| Provider | Purpose |
|---|---|
| DigitalOcean | Hosts the website and its database |
| Cloudflare | Content delivery, security, spam protection (Turnstile) |
| Analytics, YouTube video embeds and Google Maps | |
| Twilio SendGrid | Sends our emails (email links may be tracked to see if they were opened or clicked) |
| Calendly | Scheduling, if you choose to book a call |
We may also disclose information if the law requires it, to protect our rights or the safety of others, or as part of a merger or sale of our business.
We do not sell personal information, we do not share it with third parties for their own marketing, and we do not use it for targeted advertising.
How long we keep it
- Inquiries and report requests: 3 years after our last contact, or longer if you become a client.
- Submissions flagged as spam: deleted automatically after 30 days.
- Free reports: available at their link for about 14 days.
- Analytics data: up to 14 months, the longest period Google Analytics allows on a standard property.
- Ad click identifiers in your browser: 90 days.
- Backups: site backups that contain this information are kept only to restore the site, and older backups are deleted as newer ones replace them.
Your choices and rights
- Emails: every marketing email lets you unsubscribe; you can also reply and ask us to stop.
- Access, correction and deletion: email [email protected] to ask what we hold about you, to correct it or to delete it. We will answer within 45 days and may need to confirm your identity.
- Cookies: see the section above.
Depending on where you live, you may have additional rights under state privacy laws. We will honor requests as the law that applies to you requires.
Children
This site is meant for businesses and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a child has sent us information, contact us and we will delete it.
Security
The site uses HTTPS, form submissions are stored in a restricted area of our site that only our team can access, and our forms use spam and bot protection. No website can guarantee complete security.
Where information is processed
We are based in the United States, and our service providers process information in the United States and possibly other countries.
Changes to this policy
We will post any changes on this page and update the effective date above.
Contact
SLIDEFACTORY, 4520 SE Belmont St, Suite 300, Portland, OR 97215
Email: [email protected]