Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Zip2Local. We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing you with a safe and secure experience when using our services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.zip2local.com or use our mobile application, including any related services, features, or content offered by Zip2Local (collectively, the "Services").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for an account
• Fill out a form on our website or application
• Sign up for our newsletter
• Request information or assistance
• Participate in a survey or promotion
• List your business on our platform
• Submit a review or rating
• Contact us through our website or application

Depending on the context, the personal information we collect may include:

• Name, email address, phone number, and postal address
• Account login credentials
• Billing information and payment details
• Business information (for service providers)
• Profile information and preferences
• Communications and correspondence with us

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

When you use our Services, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device information (e.g., device type, operating system, browser type)
• Usage data (e.g., pages visited, features used, time spent on our Services)
• Location data (e.g., IP address, GPS, Wi-Fi access points)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see our Cookie Policy for more details)

3. How We Use Your Information

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

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Services
• Process transactions and manage your account
• Connect users with service providers
• Verify service provider credentials and information
• Send you confirmation notices, updates, security alerts, and administrative messages
• Communicate with you about products, services, offers, and events
• Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
• Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or illegal activities
• Personalize your experience and provide content and features relevant to your interests
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party vendors, service providers, contractors, or agents who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, hosting services, customer service, and marketing assistance.

4.2 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, financing due diligence, reorganization, bankruptcy, receivership, sale of company assets, or transition of service to another provider, your information may be transferred as part of such a transaction.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

4.4 Protection of Rights

We may disclose your information to protect and defend the rights, property, or safety of Zip2Local, our users, or the public.

4.5 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you have given us your consent to do so.

5. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which we collected it, including to satisfy any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. To determine the appropriate retention period, we consider the amount, nature, and sensitivity of the personal information, the potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure, the purposes for which we process the data, and whether we can achieve those purposes through other means.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These may include:

• Access to your personal information
• Correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion of your personal information
• Restriction or objection to processing
• Data portability
• Withdrawal of consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

7. Security

We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the security of your personal information. However, please understand that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Services are 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 that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can delete the information.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our 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 at the top. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.