Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 1, 2024
Introduction
JoomLocal ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website joomlocal.com (the "Site"). Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the Site.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Submit a business listing claim request
- Contact us through our website
- Subscribe to our newsletter or updates
- Submit reviews or feedback
This information may include your name, email address, phone number, business information, and any other information you choose to provide.
Information Automatically Collected
When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
- IP address and geographic location
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website addresses
- Search queries used to find our Site
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services
- Process business listing claims and updates
- Respond to your inquiries and requests
- Send you updates and communications (with your consent)
- Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, and email delivery.
- Business Listings: Information submitted as part of a business listing is publicly displayed on the Site.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred.
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activity. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our Site.
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Children's Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Object to processing of your information
- Request data portability
- Opt out of marketing communications
California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). You may request to know what personal information we collect, request deletion of your data, and opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
- Email: privacy@joomlocal.com
- Website: https://joomlocal.com