Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for https://local-business-listings.thebestlocalpro.com

Introduction

Welcome to https://local-business-listings.thebestlocalpro.com (hereinafter referred to as “theBestLocalPro,” “we,” or “our”). We are committed to maintaining the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of data in compliance with various international privacy laws and regulations, including but not limited to:

  • Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
  • Quebec Law 25 on the protection of personal information
  • The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union
  • Brazil’s Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD)
  • California’s Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA) and Colorado’s Consumer Privacy Act (CPA)
  • Utah’s Consumer Sales Privacy Act (UCPA), Connecticut’s Connecticut Transactional Data Privacy Act (CTDPA), Virginia’s Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)
  • South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)

Scope

This policy covers all aspects of our website, https://local-business-listings.thebestlocalpro.com, including applications, services, and products offered under this domain. However, it is crucial to note that this Privacy Policy does not extend to third-party platforms, applications, or services accessible through links on our site. These external entities have their own privacy policies governing data collection and usage.

Processing Activities

This policy describes the ways in which we process personal data when:

  • You use our apps and services as an authorized user.
  • You visit websites linked to this Privacy Policy.
  • You receive communications from us, including newsletters, emails, calls, or texts/SMS messages.

Personal Data Collection

We collect various categories of personal data, including but not limited to:

  1. Account Information: Details related to your user account, such as username, email address, and password hash.
  2. Payment Information: Credit card numbers, billing addresses, and payment history for processing transactions.
  3. Financial Information: Bank account details (if provided) for direct payments or refunds.
  4. Purchase Information: Data regarding products or services purchased from our platform.
  5. Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique device identifiers, advertising IDs, and mobile network information to deliver personalized content and ads.
  6. Location Data: GPS coordinates and location-based services data for location-based services and personalized offers.
  7. Feedback: Comments, reviews, and responses provided by users regarding our services.
  8. Social Media Information: User profiles and interactions from social media platforms when you connect or log in using these accounts.
  9. Product Information: Data about the products you view, search for, or purchase on our platform.

We collect this data through multiple channels: user input forms, application interactions, automated tracking technologies (like cookies), and third-party service providers who assist us in data collection.

Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience and gather analytics about how users interact with our website. Cookies can be categorized as:

  1. Strictly Necessary: Essential for navigation and functionality of the website.
  2. Preference: Remember user preferences and settings.
  3. Analytics: Collect statistics to improve our services and understand user behavior.

Users have control over non-essential cookies through our Cookie Manager, allowing them to manage or opt-out of specific cookie types.

Retention and Deletion

The retention period for personal data is determined by the purpose of its collection and in compliance with legal requirements. Once the data is no longer needed for these purposes, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.

Security Measures

We have implemented robust security measures to safeguard your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These include:

  • Encryption of sensitive data during transmission and at rest.
  • Secure third-party processing partners who adhere to strict privacy standards.
  • Regular security audits and updates to our systems.

Children’s Privacy

We do not intentionally collect personal information from children under the age of 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have collected data from your child, please contact us, and we will take prompt action to ensure the deletion of such data.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have specific rights regarding personal data:

  • Access, rectification, or erasure of your data.
  • Restriction or object to the processing of your data.
  • Portability of your data.
  • The right not to be subject to automated decision-making processes.
  • The right to lodge an appeal or complaint with a supervisory authority.

To exercise these rights, please reach out to our privacy team at [email protected] or via postal mail to the address provided below. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Changes to Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any modifications will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your privacy.

Contact Information

For any questions related to this Privacy Policy, data privacy concerns, unsubscribe requests, or other inquiries, please contact us: