Privacy Policy

LocalBizUS.com operates a U.S. business directory platform enabling users to discover, submit, and manage local business listings.

Contact: LocalBizUS.com • Attn: Privacy
Email: admin@localbizus.com

Information You Provide

• Account & Profile: name, email, password, display name, avatar.
• Listings & Content: business info, categories, descriptions, photos, reviews.
• Transactions: plan, price, timestamps; payment details handled by processors (e.g., Stripe/PayPal).
• Support: inquiries and message content.

We may collect and maintain internal business contact information for administrative, verification, compliance, dispute resolution, and business communication purposes. This information is not displayed publicly and is accessible only to authorized LocalBizUS staff.

Automatically Collected

• IP address, device and browser data, pages viewed, referring URLs, timestamps, interaction data.
• Cookies, pixels, and similar tech (see “Cookies & Analytics”).

From Third Parties

• Payment processors (limited transaction data).
• Analytics/advertising partners (traffic, performance, campaign metrics).
• Social login providers (if enabled).

• Operate, maintain, and improve the Services.
• Create/manage accounts, listings, memberships; process payments.
• Moderate content; detect/prevent fraud and abuse.
• Send transactional communications and, where permitted, marketing (opt-out anytime).
• Analyze usage to improve performance, relevance, and safety.
• Comply with legal obligations.

• Service Providers: hosting, security, analytics, payments, support, email delivery.
• Public Content: approved listings, reviews, display names may be public.
• Business Transfers: info may transfer as part of a merger, acquisition, or sale.
• Legal: disclosures to comply with law or protect rights, safety, and security.

We do not store full payment card numbers on our servers. Payments are processed by third parties (e.g., Stripe/PayPal) under their privacy policies. We receive limited info (e.g., transaction status) to fulfill orders and maintain records.

We use cookies and similar technologies to keep you signed in, remember preferences, measure traffic, and understand usage.

• Essential: authentication, security, core functionality.
• Analytics: usage metrics (e.g., Google Analytics or similar).
• Advertising: if enabled, partners may set cookies for interest-based ads.

You can control cookies in your browser; disabling some may affect functionality.

Certain U.S. state laws (e.g., California) define “sale” or “sharing” to include some data disclosures for targeted advertising or measurement. To exercise opt-out rights, email admin@localbizus.com. We honor supported Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals where required.

• Access: request a copy of your data.
• Correct: fix inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Delete: request deletion, subject to legal exceptions.
• Portability: receive a portable copy of certain data.
• Opt-out: targeted advertising, certain profiling, or “sale/share” where applicable.
• Withdraw consent: where processing relies on consent.

To make a request, email admin@localbizus.com with the subject “Privacy Request.” We may need to verify your identity. You may authorize an agent where allowed by law.

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards. No method is 100% secure. We retain personal information as long as necessary for the purposes described or as required by law.

The Services are not directed to children under 13 (or the age required in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect data from children.

We are U.S.-based and may process information in the United States and other countries with different data-protection laws. Where required, we implement appropriate safeguards for cross-border transfers.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted here and, where appropriate, communicated via email or in-product notice.

Categories Collected: identifiers (name, email, IP), commercial info (orders), internet activity (usage logs), approximate location, user-generated content (listings, reviews), inferences (to improve relevance), and—if provided—payment tokens from processors.

Purposes: provide/improve Services; process transactions; security/fraud prevention; analytics; marketing (with opt-out); legal compliance.

Sources: you/your devices; service providers; analytics/advertising partners; payment processors.

Disclosures: service providers (hosting, analytics, payments, support), analytics/advertising partners (for targeted ads where applicable), and legal authorities as required.

Retention: kept as long as needed for the stated purposes or as required by law.

Opt-Out: Email admin@localbizus.com with subject “Do Not Sell or Share” and include your account email. We honor supported Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals where required.

LocalBizUS.com
Attn: Legal & Privacy
Email: admin@localbizus.com

Not legal advice: This page provides general information and template language. Consult a qualified attorney to tailor for your specific needs and jurisdictions.