Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://local-search.thebestlocalpro.com (referred to as “our website” or “we,” “us,” or “the Company”). We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, handling, and protection of information in accordance with various international privacy laws, including but not limited to:

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

Scope

This policy applies to all aspects of our website, applications, services, and products offered under the domain https://local-search.thebestlocalpro.com. However, please be advised that this policy does not extend to third-party platforms, applications, or services accessed through links on our site. These external entities have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them before providing any personal information.

Processing Activities

This Privacy Policy governs your interactions with us when:

You use our applications and services as an authorized user.
You visit our websites linked to this Privacy Statement.
You receive communications from us, including newsletters, emails, phone calls, or text messages (SMS).

Personal Data Collection

We collect various types of personal data to enhance your experience and provide our services effectively. These include:

Account Information: Details required to create and manage your user account, such as usernames, passwords, and profile settings.
Payment Information: Credit card details, billing addresses, and payment history when you make purchases or subscribe to our services.
Financial Information: Bank account numbers, investment portfolios (if shared), and financial transaction records for processing payments and offering financial-related services.
Purchase Information: Product or service preferences, purchase history, and order details to improve your shopping experience.
Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers from your mobile device, such as IP addresses, device IDs, and location data, to deliver personalized content and services.
Location Data: Your geographic location information (with your consent) for tailored local search results.
Feedback: Comments, reviews, and suggestions you provide to help us improve our products and services.
Social Media Information: When you interact with our social media pages, we may collect data from these platforms, including your public profile information and content you choose to share.
Product Information: Details about the products or services you show interest in or purchase, which helps us personalize recommendations.

We gather this data through direct user input, interactions with our systems, and automated technologies, such as cookies and tracking pixels. Additionally, third parties may provide us with personal data, but we do not control their privacy practices, so it’s essential to review their policies.

Cookies

We use cookies (both first-party and third-party) on our website to enhance your browsing experience and gather analytics:

Strictly Necessary Cookies: These ensure the basic functionalities of our site, such as enabling login or maintaining session times.
Preference Cookies: They remember settings you’ve chosen, like language preferences, to provide a personalized experience.
Analytics Cookies: Used to analyze user behavior, track trends, and understand how people interact with our website, helping us improve its performance.

Users can control non-essential (or tracking) cookies through our Cookie Manager, allowing you to choose which types of cookies to allow.

Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data for as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected or as required by law. Once the purpose is fulfilled, we securely delete or anonymize the data to protect your privacy.

Security Measures

We have implemented robust security measures to safeguard your personal data:

Employing encryption for data at rest and in transit to protect sensitive information from unauthorized access.
Engaging secure third-party processing partners who adhere to strict data protection standards.
Regularly reviewing and updating our security practices to adapt to new threats.

Children’s Privacy

We do not intentionally collect or store personal data from children under 18 years of age. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us, and we will take prompt action to delete it.

Your Rights (Data Subject Rights)

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

Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
Rectification: Correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data we have about you.
Erasure/Right to be Forgotten: Ask us to delete your personal data when there is no longer a legal basis for retaining it.
Restriction: Restrict our processing of your personal data under certain circumstances, such as challenging its accuracy or legality.
Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format and transfer it to another controller.
Objection: Object to the processing of your personal data for specific purposes, including direct marketing.
Non-Discrimination: You have the right not to be subject to automated individual decision-making or profiling that significantly affects you.

To exercise these rights or if you have any data-related inquiries, please contact our privacy team at [email protected] or via written correspondence to our registered address.

Changes to Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any modifications will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for the latest information on our privacy practices.

Contact Information

For any questions, requests for unsubscribe, or inquiries regarding data protection, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Address: [Our Physical Address]

We appreciate your trust in us. By using our website and services, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.