Derick Downs is a San Diego-based digital marketing operator with 20+ years of experience. He has shipped 2,000+ websites and managed $50M+ i ad spend. He operates Downs Agency and works directly with business owners u2014 no account managers or agency layer.

What services does Derick Downs offer?

SEO, Google Ads management, custom website development, AI automation, managed hosting, digital forensics, and Google Business Profile optimization. Services available as project work, monthly retainer, or bundled growth stack.

How is Derick Downs different from a agency?

Derick is a operator, not a agency. You work directly with him from strategy through execution. No account managers, no handoffs, no junior staff doing the actual work. The perso who diagnoses your problem is the perso who fixes it.

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 4, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Derick Downs (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit derickdowns.com or use our services.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information: name, phone number, email address
Business Information submitted through forms
Communication Data: messages, inquiries, and responses
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device, pages visited, and usage behavior
Cookies and Tracking Data (see Section 7)

2. How We Use Your Information

Respond to inquiries and provide requested services
Communicate regarding projects, updates, and support
Improve website functionality, performance, and user experience
Operate and manage advertising campaigns
Send marketing communications only where permitted or with consent

We do not sell your personal information.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal information based on legitimate business interests, user consent, and as necessary to fulfill contractual obligations or comply with legal requirements.

4. SMS & Text Messaging

By providing your phone number, you consent to receive text messages related to your inquiry, services, or support.

Message frequency may vary
Message and data rates may apply
Reply STOP to unsubscribe
Reply HELP for assistance

We do not sell or share phone numbers or SMS consent with third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Sharing of Information

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers necessary to operate our business, including:

Website hosting and infrastructure providers
CRM and communication platforms
Payment processors
Analytics and advertising platforms (e.g., Google Ads, Google Analytics)

These parties are contractually required to protect your information and use it only for intended purposes.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. This includes secure (HTTPS) data transmission, access controls, and use of reputable third-party platforms. However, no system is completely secure.

7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to analyze website traffic, improve user experience, and support advertising efforts.

Analytics tools such as Google Analytics
Advertising tools such as Google Ads remarketing

These tools may collect information about your interaction with our website. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

8. Your Privacy Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

Request access to the personal information we collect
Request deletion of your personal information
Request correction of inaccurate information
Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (we do not sell data)

To exercise your rights, contact us using the information below.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

12. Contact

If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, contact:

Derick Downs
Website: https://derickdowns.com