Who we are
Effective Date: [02-08-2023]
Welcome to LocalSearchEngine (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “LocalSearchEngine”). We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your information when you use our website and services.
Information We Collect
We collect various types of information to provide you with a seamless experience and improve our services. The types of information we may collect include:
Personal Information: This may include your name, email address, phone number, postal address, and other contact information.
User-Generated Content: When you interact with our platform, you may provide reviews, ratings, comments, photos, and other content.
Usage Data: We automatically collect information about your interactions with our website, including your search queries, viewed listings, and website activity.
Device Information: We collect device-specific information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
Service Provision: We use your information to provide you with access to our platform, display relevant listings, and improve user experience.
Communication: We may use your contact information to send you notifications, updates, newsletters, and promotional materials.
Personalization: Your information helps us tailor our services to your preferences and interests, providing you with a more customized experience.
Analytics: We analyze user behavior and engagement patterns to understand trends, improve our services, and develop new features.
Customer Support: We use your information to respond to your inquiries, address concerns, and provide effective customer support.
Sharing of Information
We may share your information with the following parties:
Business Listings: Your reviews, ratings, and other user-generated content may be displayed on our platform to provide valuable insights to other users.
Service Providers: We engage third-party service providers to assist us in delivering our services. These providers have limited access to your information and are contractually obligated to protect your data.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations, enforce our terms of use, or respond to legal requests.
Your Choices
Account Settings: You can review and update your account information through your profile settings on our website.
Communication Preferences: You can manage your communication preferences by adjusting your notification settings or opting out of promotional emails.
Data Security
We take appropriate measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure storage, and regular security assessments.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will provide notice of significant changes through our website or other communication channels.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at [contact@localsearchengine.com].