Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://local-businesses-queensland.thebestlocalpro.com (hereinafter referred to as “our website” or “we,” “us,” or “the Company”). We are committed to maintaining the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of data when you interact with our online platforms and services.

Scope

This policy covers all aspects of our website, applications, digital products, and related services accessed through our domain or directly by users who are authorized to use them. It is important to emphasize that this privacy statement does not extend to third-party websites, applications, or services linked from our platform, as they have their own privacy policies governing data handling.

Processing Activities

Our Privacy Policy governs your interactions when:

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

Personal Data Collection

We collect various types of personal data to provide and improve our services. Here’s a detailed breakdown:

  • Account Information: This includes user names, email addresses, contact details, and passwords used to access your account on our platforms.
  • Payment Information: We securely process payment details such as credit/debit card numbers, billing addresses, and transaction histories when you make purchases or subscribe to our services.
  • Financial Information: This may encompass banking information, tax identification numbers, and financial records for billing and payment processing purposes.
  • Purchase Information: Details about products or services you’ve purchased from us, including quantities, prices, and order dates.
  • Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers such as IP addresses, device IDs, and mobile network information to recognize your device when you interact with our applications.
  • Location Data: Geographic location data provided by your device when using our services or accessing location-based content.
  • Feedback: Any comments, suggestions, or ratings you provide to improve our products and services.
  • Social Media Information: If you choose to connect our services to your social media accounts, we may collect data from these platforms, including public posts and profile information.
  • Product Information: Details about the products you view, search for, or purchase on our e-commerce platform.

We obtain this data through direct user input, interactions with our systems, and automated technologies like cookies and tracking pixels. Additionally, we may receive personal data from third parties who assist us in providing services, subject to their respective privacy policies.

Cookies

We employ cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website and for analytical purposes:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the functioning of our website, ensuring basic functionalities like login sessions, account management, and secure transactions.
  • Preference Cookies: Used to remember user preferences, such as language selection or content formatting choices.
  • Analytics Cookies: Enable us to track site usage, measure performance, and gain insights into how users interact with our platform for the purpose of improving our services.

Users can exercise control over non-essential cookies through our Cookie Manager, allowing them to opt out of certain tracking activities if desired.

Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. Once the data is no longer needed for these purposes, we securely delete or anonymize it to protect your privacy.

Security Measures

The Company implements robust security measures to safeguard your personal information:

  • We employ encryption protocols for secure data transmission and storage, ensuring that sensitive data remains confidential.
  • Our third-party service providers are required to maintain strict data protection standards and comply with our privacy policies when processing user data.

Children’s Privacy

We do not intentionally collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 18. If you believe we have collected such data by mistake, please contact us at the details provided below, and we will take immediate steps to rectify the issue.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction and local data protection laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you and information about how it is being used.
  • Rectification: The right to correct or update incomplete or inaccurate personal data.
  • Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): In certain circumstances, you may request the deletion of your personal data from our systems.
  • Restriction: You can ask for restrictions to be placed on the processing of your personal data in specific situations.
  • Portability: The ability to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format and transfer it to another controller.
  • Objection: You have the right to object to certain uses of your personal data, including direct marketing.
  • Non-Discrimination: Your consent to processing is not required as a condition for entering into a contract, and you will not be subject to unfair treatment if you choose to exercise any of your rights.

To exercise these rights or file appeals/complaints regarding data handling, please contact our Data Privacy Team at the email address provided below. We will respond promptly in accordance with applicable law.

Changes to Policy

The Company reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy as needed to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any modifications will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review it periodically for updates.

Contact Information

For any questions, requests for information, unsubscribe queries, or data-related concerns, please contact us: