Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

When you visit the Local Business Directory or register a business listing, we may collect various types of information, including:

• Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you contact us or claim a business profile.
• Business Information: Company name, category, physical address, operating hours, website links, descriptions, and promotional media submitted for directory listings.
• Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, referring URLs, and pages viewed on our site through cookies and similar tracking technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We utilize the information collected for several core business purposes:

• To provide, maintain, and improve our directory platform and user experience.
• To publish, verify, and manage local business profiles and listings across Canadian cities.
• To respond to customer support requests, inquiries, and business partnership proposals.
• To analyze website traffic, trends, and user behavior to optimize our local SEO and performance.
• To send administrative communications, policy updates, or optional promotional information.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking tools to track activity on our platform and hold certain preferences. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, some portions of our website may not function correctly.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We respect your privacy and do not sell, trade, or rent your personal identification data to third parties. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Public Directory Listings: Business profiles, contact numbers, and operational details submitted for publication are displayed publicly on our directory for consumer search purposes.
• Service Providers: Trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our users, provided those parties agree to keep this information confidential.
• Legal Compliance: When required by Canadian law, court order, or governmental regulations to protect our rights, safety, or property.

5. Data Security

We implement robust administrative, technical, and physical security measures designed to protect your personal and business data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no electronic transmission over the internet or storage method is 100% secure, so absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

6. External Links

Our directory contains links to external websites and businesses listed across Canada. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of these third-party websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of every external site you visit.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Your continued use of the platform after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the revised policy.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please feel free to reach out to our team:

Email: info@localbusinessdirectory.ca
Website: Contact Page