Free Business Listing Sites (“FBLS”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) respects the privacy of its users (“you”, “your”). This Privacy Policy describes the types of information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have associated with your information.
Information We Collect
We collect two main types of information through FBLS:
- Information You Provide:
- Business Listing Information: When you create a business listing, you may provide information such as your business name, address, phone number, website URL, email address, category, description, hours of operation, photos, and logos.
- Account Information: If you create an account, you may provide information such as your username, password, and contact information.
- Communications: When you communicate with us through email, contact forms, or other channels, you may provide information such as your name, email address, and the content of your communication.
- Information Collected Automatically:
- Log Data: When you visit FBLS, we may automatically collect information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and time spent on the site. This information is used for internal analysis purposes and to improve the functionality and user experience of FBLS.
- Cookies: We may use cookies and similar technologies to store information about your preferences and activity on FBLS. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
Use of Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To create and manage your business listing on FBLS.
- To provide and improve FBLS services.
- To send you information about your listing, including updates, inquiries from potential customers, and promotional offers.
- To personalize your experience on FBLS.
- To analyze how users interact with FBLS in order to improve our services.
- To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
Sharing of Information
We may share your information with third parties under the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share your information with service providers who help us operate FBLS, such as data storage providers and marketing agencies. These service providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and secure.
- Public Listings: Information you provide for your business listing will be publicly displayed on FBLS and may be distributed to third-party search engines and directories.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if we are required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with legal processes or to protect the rights or safety of ourselves or others.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred to the successor owner.
Your Choices
You have several choices regarding your information:
- Account Information: If you have created an account, you can access and update your account information at any time.
- Business Listing: You can access and update your business listing information at any time. You can also choose to remove your listing entirely.
- Cookies: You can control cookies through your browser settings.
- Communications: You can unsubscribe from promotional emails by clicking the unsubscribe link in the email footer.
Data Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no website or internet transmission is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the security of your information.
Children’s Privacy
FBLS is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you believe your child has provided us with information, please contact us and we will remove it from our systems.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on this page and encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [insert contact information, e.g., email address, phone number].
Please note: This is a sample privacy policy for a fictional company. You should consult with an attorney to create a privacy policy that is specific to your business needs and complies with all applicable laws and regulations.