Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://local-businesses-queensland.thebestlocalpro.com (hereinafter referred to as “Local Businesses Queensland,” “we,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This comprehensive Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, handling, and protection of data from users accessing our website, applications, services, and products.

Scope

This policy covers all aspects of our digital presence, including but not limited to:

Important Note: This policy does not apply to third-party platforms, apps, or services linked from our site, which have their own privacy policies governing data collection and usage. We encourage you to review these policies before engaging with such external entities.

Processing Activities

Our Privacy Policy guides your interactions when:

  1. You sign up and use our applications or services as an authorized user.
  2. You visit any of our websites linked to this Privacy Statement.
  3. You receive communications from us, including newsletters, emails, phone calls, or text messages/SMS.

Personal Data Collection

We collect various categories of personal data to enhance your experience and provide tailored services. The types of information we gather include:

  • Account Information: This includes your username, email address, and password hash for secure login.
  • Payment Information: Details related to your payment methods, such as credit card numbers, expiration dates, and billing addresses.
  • Financial Data: Transaction history and financial records associated with our services or products.
  • Purchase Information: Records of your purchases, order details, and shopping behavior.
  • Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers from your mobile device, such as IP addresses, device tokens, or advertising IDs.
  • Location Data: Information about your geographic location when you interact with our services.
  • Feedback and Reviews: Any comments, suggestions, or ratings you provide to improve our products and services.
  • Social Media Information: If you connect our services to your social media accounts, we may collect data from those platforms (e.g., name, profile picture, connections).
  • Product Information: Details about the products you view, search for, or purchase on our site.

We obtain this data through direct user input, tracking technologies, and third-party data providers who assist us in delivering services.

Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience and provide valuable insights into how our users interact with our platform:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: These ensure basic functionalities of our site, such as login sessions and language preferences.
  • Preference Cookies: Customizing user settings and remembering choices for a more personalized experience.
  • Analytics Cookies: Tracking website usage to improve performance and understand user behavior.

Users can exercise control over non-essential cookies through our Cookie Manager, allowing you to manage your cookie preferences.

Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. Once the retention period expires or when these purposes are fulfilled, we securely delete or anonymize the information.

Security Measures

Local Businesses Queensland implements robust security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction:

  • Encryption: We use encryption for data at rest and in transit to safeguard sensitive information.
  • Secure Third-Party Processing: We engage trusted third-party service providers who adhere to strict privacy and security standards.
  • Access Controls: Our systems have access controls in place to restrict unauthorized personnel from accessing personal data.

Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from children under the age of 18. If we become aware that a minor has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete this data and terminate any associated accounts.

Your Rights

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

  • Access and Rectification: The right to request access to and correct or update your personal information.
  • Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): The ability to request the deletion of your data, subject to legal exceptions.
  • Restriction: Limiting the use or processing of your data in certain circumstances.
  • Data Portability: Obtaining a copy of your data in a structured format for reuse across services.
  • Objection: Objecting to the processing of your data for specific purposes.
  • Non-Discrimination: The right to be free from discriminatory practices based on personal data.

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

Changes to Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal compliance. Any significant modifications will be notified on our website, and updated policy versions will be available upon request.

Contact Information

For any questions, concerns, or requests related to privacy, data protection, or unsubscription:

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Address: Local Businesses Queensland, [Provide Physical Address]