Privacy Policy
Introduction
Welcome to https://local-seo.154news.com (hereafter referred to as “Local SEO,” “we,” or “us”). We are dedicated to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled with the utmost care. This comprehensive Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, handling, and protection of personal information in adherence to various global privacy regulations, including but not limited to:
- Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
- Quebec Law 25 on the protection of personal data in electronic documents
- The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union
- Brazil’s General Data Protection Law (LGPD)
- California’s Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA), and similar laws in other US states
- Virginia’s Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)
- South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)
Scope
This privacy policy is applicable to all aspects of our online presence, including our website, mobile applications, services, and products offered under the domain https://local-seo.154news.com. However, please note that it does not extend to third-party platforms, applications, or services accessed through links on our site. These external entities have their own privacy policies governing data collection and usage.
Processing Activities
This policy governs your interactions when:
- You use any of our applications or services as an authorized user.
- You visit our websites linked to this Privacy Policy.
- You engage with us through communications, including newsletters, emails, phone calls, or text messages (SMS).
Personal Data Collection
We collect various categories of personal data, which include:
- Account Information: Details required to create and manage your user account, such as usernames, passwords, and profile settings.
- Payment Information: Data related to transactions, including payment method details, billing addresses, and purchase history.
- Financial Information: This may include bank account numbers or other financial data used for processing payments.
- Purchase Information: Details about products or services you’ve purchased from us.
- Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers associated with your mobile device, such as IP addresses and device IDs.
- Location Data: Information about your physical location when you interact with our services (with your consent).
- Feedback: Comments, suggestions, or reviews you provide to enhance our products and services.
- Social Media Information: Data from social media platforms when users choose to log in through these accounts.
- Product Information: Details about the products you interact with on our platform, including preferences and usage patterns.
We collect this data through direct user input, interactions with our systems, and automated technologies like tracking cookies. Additionally, we may receive personal data from third parties who assist us in providing services, always adhering to their privacy policies.
Cookies
Local SEO uses cookies to enhance your experience and provide insights for improvement. Cookies are small text files stored on your browser that serve various purposes:
- Strictly Necessary: These ensure basic functions of our website, such as enabling secure connections.
- Preferences: They remember user preferences, like language settings.
- Analytics: Used to understand how visitors engage with our site, helping us improve content and performance.
Users can control non-essential cookies through our built-in Cookie Manager, allowing them to customize their cookie preferences.
Retention and Deletion
We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected or as required by law. Once the retention period expires or when the purpose is achieved, we delete or anonymize the data securely to ensure your privacy.
Security Measures
Local SEO implements robust security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These include:
- Encryption of sensitive data during transmission and storage.
- Engaging secure third-party processing partners who adhere to strict privacy standards.
- Regularly reviewing and updating our security protocols.
Children’s Privacy
We do not intentionally collect personal data from children under the age of 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have collected information from your child, please contact us, and we will take appropriate steps to delete that information.
Your Rights (depending on your location)
The privacy rights of our users vary based on their geographical location. Here’s an overview:
- Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Rectification: You can request corrections or amendments if your data is inaccurate or incomplete.
- Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): In certain jurisdictions, you can request the deletion of your personal data.
- Restriction: You may limit our processing of your data under specific circumstances.
- Portability: You have the right to receive a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format.
- Objection: You can object to the processing of your data for specific purposes.
- Non-Discrimination: You are protected from unfair treatment due to exercising your privacy rights.
- Filing Appeals/Complaints: You have the right to file appeals or complaints with relevant supervisory authorities.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact our dedicated privacy team through the channels provided in this policy.
Changes to Policy
Local SEO reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. We will post the updated policy on our website and inform you via email (if applicable) when significant changes are made. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information.
Contact Information
For any questions, requests, or concerns regarding privacy or data protection, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Mail: [Provide physical address]
We are committed to addressing your inquiries promptly and efficiently.
