Free Business Listing Sites (“FBLS”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) respects the privacy and financial trust of its users (“you”, “your”). This combined Privacy & Refund Policy explains both how we collect and use your information, along with our policies regarding refunds for any potential future paid services offered on FBLS (currently free).
Privacy Policy
Information We Collect:
We collect two main types of information:
- Information You Provide:
- Business Listing Information: Details like your business name, address, phone number, website URL, email address, category, description, hours of operation, photos, and logos when creating a business listing.
- Account Information (if applicable): Username, password, and contact information if you create an account (optional for free listings).
- Communications: Content of emails, contact forms, or other channels you utilize to interact with us.
- Information Collected Automatically:
- Log Data: When you visit FBLS, we may automatically collect data like IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and time spent on the site. This information is used for internal analysis and improving FBLS functionality and user experience.
- 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 enhance FBLS services, including free and potential future paid options.
- To send relevant information like listing updates, potential customer inquiries, and promotional offers (if applicable in the future for paid features).
- To personalize your experience on FBLS based on your preferences and activity (if applicable).
- To analyze user interaction and improve FBLS services.
- To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
Sharing of Information:
We may share your information with third parties under these circumstances:
- Service Providers: Contractually obligated service providers like data storage companies and marketing agencies who help us operate FBLS.
- Public Listings: Information provided for your business listing will be publicly displayed on FBLS and may be distributed to third-party search engines and directories. You can choose to opt-out of distribution to specific directories (if applicable).
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if legally required or in good faith belief it’s necessary to comply with legal processes or protect the rights and 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 options regarding your information:
- Account Information: Access and update your account information (if applicable) at any time.
- Business Listing: Access, update, or remove your business listing information at any time.
- Cookies: Control cookies through your browser settings.
- Communications: Unsubscribe from promotional emails (if applicable) by clicking the unsubscribe link in the email footer. You can also manage your communication preferences within your account settings (if applicable).
Data Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, complete security cannot be guaranteed for any website or internet transmission. We recommend you use strong passwords and practice safe browsing habits.
Children’s Privacy
FBLS is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and 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].
Refund Policy (As of Today, FBLS Offers Free Listings)
While FBLS currently offers free business listings, this section outlines our refund policy for any potential future paid services:
- General Policy: Due to the digital nature of our services, all sales are final, and no refunds will be granted unless explicitly stated otherwise in a specific paid service offering.
- Free Trial Periods (if applicable): We may offer free trial periods for certain paid services. You can cancel the service before the free trial ends to avoid any charges. Clear instructions on cancellation will