Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

WeBeLocal, LLC ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application ("App") and website located at www.webelocal.com (the "Service").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, do not use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, phone number, and business information.
• Business Listings: If you list your business on our platform, we collect business name, address, category, description, photos, contact information, and operating hours.
• Contact Information: When you contact us through our contact form or email, we collect your name, email address, and message content.
• Payment Information: For paid services, we collect billing information. Payment processing is handled by third-party payment processors, and we do not store your full payment card details.

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

• Device Information: We collect information about your device, including device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, mobile network information, and device settings.
• Location Information: With your permission, we collect precise or approximate location data from your device to provide location-based services, such as showing nearby businesses.
• Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our Service, including pages visited, features used, time spent, search queries, and click patterns.
• Log Data: Our servers automatically record information, including your IP address, browser type, referring pages, access times, and error logs.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior and preferences.

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party services, such as social media platforms (if you choose to connect your account), business directories, or analytics providers.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide, maintain, and improve our Service
• To process transactions and send related information
• To send administrative information, such as updates, security alerts, and support messages
• To respond to your comments, questions, and requests
• To personalize your experience and provide content and features relevant to your interests
• To provide location-based services and show nearby businesses
• To monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or security threats
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
• To send marketing communications (with your consent, where required by law)

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Public Business Information

Business listings you create on our platform are publicly visible and may be shared with other users and displayed in search results.

4.2 Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, payment processing, customer support, and marketing assistance.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or others.

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4.5 With Your Consent

We may share your information with your explicit consent or at your direction.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

We use industry-standard encryption (SSL/TLS) for data transmission and secure storage practices. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Location Services: Manage location permissions through your device settings
• Account Deletion: Delete your account through the app settings

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@webelocal.info.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete that information promptly.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

9. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

• The right to know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose
• The right to delete your personal information
• The right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise your California privacy rights, contact us at support@webelocal.info.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. For material changes, we will provide additional notice, such as an email notification or in-app alert.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes are effective when posted on this page.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: