Privacy Policy

We at Pick A Biz ("we," "us," or "our") respect your privacy and want you to understand how we collect, use, and share data about you. This Privacy Policy describes our practices in connection with the information we collect through our website and services. By using our website and services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect information about you when you use our website and services, including:

• Contact Information: We may collect your name, email address, phone number, and other contact information when you register for an account or submit a listing.
• Business Information: We may collect information about your business, such as the name, address, phone number, website, and hours of operation, when you submit a listing.
• Usage Information: We may collect information about how you use our website and services, such as the pages you visit, the features you use, and the actions you take.
• Communications: We may collect information about your communications with us, such as when you send us an email or message.
• Other Information: We may collect other information about you that is publicly available or that you provide to us voluntarily.

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Providing our website and services to you.
• Communicating with you about your account and our services.
• Analyzing and improving our website and services.
• Personalizing your experience on our website.
• Marketing our products and services to you.
• Complying with legal obligations.

How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who help us operate our website and services.
• Business Partners: We may share your information with our business partners who offer products or services that may be of interest to you.
• Legal Compliance: We may share your information when we believe in good faith that we are required to do so by law or to protect our rights or the rights of others.
• Business Transfers: We may share your information if we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets.

Cookies and Cache

We may use cookies and similar technologies, such as web beacons, pixels, and mobile identifiers, to collect information about your interactions with our services. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device or browser. They may be used to remember your preferences, personalize your experience, and analyze how you interact with our services.

We may also use caching technology to improve the performance of our services. This may involve storing a copy of certain content on your device or browser so that it can be accessed more quickly the next time you visit our website or use our app.

You can control how cookies are used by adjusting your browser settings. However, please note that disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our services.

We may also use third-party cookies and similar technologies to help us analyze how our services are used and to provide advertising tailored to your interests. These third-party cookies may be subject to their own privacy policies.

By using our services, you consent to our use of cookies and similar technologies in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services to provide certain aspects of our Services, including but not limited to Google Maps, OpenAI, and various analytical providers. By using our Services, you consent to the use of these third-party services as well as their respective terms and privacy policies. Please note that these third-party services may collect information about you, including your IP address, cookies, and other data that may be used to track your online behavior. We have no control over these third-party services and are not responsible for their actions or privacy practices.

Content Delivery Network (CDN)

We use a Content Delivery Network (CDN) to provide faster loading times of our website and to distribute content to various servers around the world. The use of a CDN may result in the collection and processing of personal data from users such as IP addresses, which may be transmitted to and stored by third-party servers. By using our website, you acknowledge and consent to the use of the CDN network for the purpose of providing our services.

Premium Services and Payment Options

Premium services and payment options are available on our online directory for users who wish to upgrade their listing or access additional features. These premium services may be subject to their own policies, including payment processors like Stripe, PayPal, and other third-party providers. By using these premium services, you agree to their terms and conditions, which are separate from our privacy policy. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these payment processors and other third-party providers before using their services. We are not responsible for the practices or policies of these third-party providers.

Email and SMS Delivery

Our platform may collect and use your device's precise location information if you give us consent to do so. This information is used to provide you with relevant and customized search results, and to give you information about businesses near you. If you do not wish to allow us to collect your location information, you can turn off the location services settings on your device or browser. Please note that disabling location services may affect certain features of our platform.

We take the privacy of your location information seriously and only use it for the purposes outlined in this policy. We do not share your location information with third parties unless required by law or to provide you with services you have requested.

Your Choices

You may choose not to provide certain information to us, but this may limit your ability to use some features of our website and services. You may also opt out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the instructions in those communications.

Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no security system is perfect, and we cannot guarantee that your information will be completely secure.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes to this Privacy Policy, we will notify you by email or by posting a notice on our website.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at [email protected].