Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://localbusiness-schema.154news.com (hereafter referred to as “LocalBusiness schema,” “we,” or “our”). We prioritize and respect your privacy by committing to protect any personal data you share with us. This comprehensive Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, storage, handling, and processing of personal information in adherence to 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 data in the private sector
• The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) from the European Union
• Brazil’s General Data Protection Law (LGPD)
• California’s Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), USA
• Colorado’s Privacy Act (CPA), USA
• Utah’s Consumer Sales Privacy Act (UCPA), USA
• Connecticut’s Connecticut Transparence and Accountabilty Act (CTDPA), USA
• Virginia’s Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), USA
• South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)

Scope

This policy is applicable to all aspects of our online presence, including but not limited to:

1. Our official website at https://localbusiness-schema.154news.com
2. All associated mobile and desktop applications
3. Online services and products offered by LocalBusiness schema
4. Interactive features on our platforms

Please note that this policy does not extend to third-party websites, apps, or services accessible through links on our platform. These external entities have their own privacy policies governing data collection and usage, and we encourage you to review them before providing any personal information.

Processing Activities

This Privacy Policy governs your interactions with LocalBusiness schema when:

1. You use our applications, log in as an authorized user, or access our services.
2. You visit our websites and interact with the content, including clicking on links to external sites.
3. You subscribe to receive communications from us, such as newsletters, emails, phone calls, or text messages (SMS).

Personal Data Collection

We collect diverse types of personal data, including but not limited to:

1. Account Information: Details related to your registration and account creation, such as usernames, passwords, email addresses, and profile pictures.
2. Payment Information: Credit card numbers, billing addresses, and payment history for processing transactions.
3. Financial Information: Bank account details, investment portfolios (if provided), or other financial records.
4. Purchase Information: Items bought from our platform, purchase frequency, and order history.
5. Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique device IDs, operating system, and mobile network information for analytics and service personalization.
6. Location Data: GPS coordinates and location-based services data to provide location-specific content and services (with your consent).
7. Feedback: Responses to surveys, feedback forms, or product reviews you choose to submit.
8. Social Media Information: Data from social media platforms when you interact with our content or share it, including public posts, comments, and follower information.
9. Product Information: Preferences, ratings, and reviews related to products we offer or third-party products accessed through our platform.

We collect this data through multiple sources: user input forms, web analytics tools, tracking technologies (cookies, device fingerprinting), and third-party data providers.

Cookies

LocalBusiness schema uses cookies to enhance your online experience and for analytical purposes. Cookies are small text files stored on your browser that serve various functions, categorized as:

1. Strictly Necessary: Ensure basic functionalities of our website, such as secure login.
2. Preferences: Remember user preferences and settings, enhancing the user experience.
3. Analytics: Collect data about your interaction with our site, helping us improve its performance and content.

Users have control over non-essential cookies through our Cookie Manager, allowing them to customize their privacy settings.

Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data for as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected or as required by law. Once the retention period expires or when the purpose is fulfilled, we securely delete or anonymize your personal information unless subject to a legal obligation to preserve it.

Security Measures

LocalBusiness schema has implemented robust organizational and technical safeguards to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data during transmission and storage
• Secure third-party processing partners who adhere to strict privacy standards
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments

Children’s Privacy

We do not intentionally collect nor target personal information from children under 18 years of age. If you believe we have collected such data by mistake, please contact us using the details provided below, and we will take prompt action to rectify it.

Your Rights

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

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Rectification: Ask for correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Demand the deletion of your data where there is no compelling reason to retain it.
• Restriction: Limit the processing of your data under specific circumstances.
• Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format and transfer it to another controller.
• Objection: Object to certain uses of your data based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
• Non-Discrimination: Assert your right not to be discriminated against for exercising any of these rights.

To exercise these rights, please contact our privacy team using the details provided below. We will respond to your requests in accordance with applicable law and within the required timeframe.

Changes to Policy

LocalBusiness schema reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review it periodically for the latest information on our privacy practices.

Contact Information

For any inquiries regarding data protection, unsubscribe requests, or if you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Postal Address: [Provide the physical address]

We appreciate your trust in sharing your personal information with LocalBusiness schema, and we are committed to protecting it.