Privacy Policy
Introduction
Welcome to https://near-me-seo.154news.com (hereinafter referred to as “Near Me SEO,” “we,” or “the Company”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled with utmost care. This comprehensive Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, handling, and protection of personal information in accordance with various international privacy laws, including but not limited to:
- Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
- Quebec Law 25 on the Protection of Personal Information in the Private Sector
- The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union (EU)
- Brazil’s Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD)
- California’s Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA)
- Colorado’s Consumer Protection Act (CPA)
- Utah’s Consumer Sales and Service Act (UCPA)
- Connecticut’s Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA)
- Virginia’s Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)
- South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)
Scope
This policy is applicable to all aspects of our online presence, including but not limited to:
- Our official website at https://near-me-seo.154news.com
- Any mobile or desktop applications developed by us
- Services and products offered through our platform
Please note that this policy does not extend to third-party websites, applications, or services linked from our site. These external entities have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them before providing any personal information.
Processing Activities
This Privacy Policy guides how we interact with users in various scenarios:
- Authorized User Activities: When you use our applications and services as an authorized user, we may collect and process data related to your account, preferences, and interactions.
- Website Visits: Visiting our websites linked to this policy means you agree to the terms outlined here, and we may track your interaction through analytics tools.
- Communication: We may communicate with users via newsletters, emails, telephone calls, or text messages (SMS), which helps us provide personalized services and updates.
Personal Data Collection
We collect diverse types of personal information to enhance user experiences and improve our services:
- Account Information: Details required to create and manage your account on our platform, such as name, email, and password.
- Payment Information: Transaction details for purchasing our products or services, including payment method, billing address, and transaction history.
- Financial Information: Data related to your financial status, which may be collected if you choose to participate in certain promotions or contests.
- Purchase Information: Details of the products or services you have purchased from us, including order number, purchase date, and quantity.
- Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers assigned to your mobile device for tracking and analytics purposes, such as IP address, device type, and advertising ID.
- Location Data: Your geographical location information, which we may collect when you interact with our services or provide consent.
- Feedback and Reviews: Personal comments, suggestions, or reviews you share with us to improve our offerings.
- Social Media Information: Data from social media platforms if you choose to connect your accounts for seamless access.
- Product Information: Details about products you view, search for, or purchase on our site, including preferences and interaction history.
We collect this data through various methods, including direct user input, automated technologies like cookies and web beacons, and third-party sources who provide us with aggregated or de-identified information.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We employ cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the basic functionality of our site, ensuring secure login, session management, and personalized content delivery.
- Preference Cookies: Used to remember user preferences, such as language settings or display options, to provide a customized experience.
- Analytics Cookies: Enable us to analyze user behavior, track website performance, and gather insights for continuous improvement.
Users have control over non-essential cookies through our Cookie Manager, allowing them to manage their preferences and choices.
Data Retention and Deletion
We adhere to strict data retention policies, keeping personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected:
- Legal Requirements: We retain data as required by applicable laws, including tax, accounting, and regulatory obligations.
- Business Purposes: Personal data is kept for the duration it is needed to fulfill business functions, provide services, or resolve disputes.
- User Consent: If you consent to data retention for a specific period, we will adhere to your request until that time elapses.
Once the data’s purpose is fulfilled, we securely delete or anonymize the information to protect your privacy.
Security Measures
We have implemented robust security measures to safeguard your personal data:
- Encryption: We use encryption protocols for data at rest and in transit to prevent unauthorized access.
- Secure Third-Party Processing: We engage secure third-party service providers to process data on our behalf, ensuring they adhere to strict privacy standards.
- Access Controls: Our systems have access controls to restrict unauthorized personnel from accessing sensitive data.
Children’s Privacy
We are committed to protecting the privacy of children under 18 years old. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from minors, and our services are not directed towards them. If you believe we have collected such data by mistake, please contact us immediately using the details provided in the ‘Contact Us’ section below.
Your Data Rights
Depending on your location, you may have various rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: The right to request access to and receive a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Rectification: The right to rectify inaccurate or incomplete personal data stored by us.
- Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): The right to request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.
- Restriction: The ability to restrict the processing of your personal data under specific circumstances.
- Portability: The right to receive a portable copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.
- Objection: The right to object to the processing of your data for legitimate interests or direct marketing purposes.
- Non-Discrimination: Protection from discrimination for exercising your data rights.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact our dedicated privacy team using the details provided below. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable laws.
Changes to Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any modifications will be posted on this page, and we encourage users to review it regularly. Your continued use of our services after policy updates constitutes your consent to the revised terms.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Mail: Near Me SEO Privacy Team, 123 Main Street, Metro City, CA 98765
We are dedicated to addressing any inquiries or complaints you may have and ensuring a transparent and secure data handling process.
