Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://business-listings-queensland.thebestlocalpro.com (hereinafter referred to as “Business Listings Queensland,” “we,” or “our”). We are dedicated to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This comprehensive Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, handling, and protection of personal information in compliance 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 data
  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union
  • Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD) in Brazil
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA) and Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) in the United States
  • Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA), Connecticut Total Data Privacy Act (CTDPA), Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), and others.

Scope

This policy covers all aspects of our website, applications, services, and products offered under the domain https://business-listings-queensland.thebestlocalpro.com. However, please be informed that this policy does not extend to third-party platforms, apps, or services accessible through links on our site. These entities have their own privacy policies governing data collection and usage.

Processing Activities

This Privacy Policy guides your interactions with us when:

  1. You use our applications and services as an authorized user.
  2. You visit any of our websites linked to this policy.
  3. You receive communications from us, including newsletters, emails, phone calls, or text messages (SMS).

Personal Data Collection

We collect various categories of personal data, which include:

  1. Account Information: Details related to your user account creation and maintenance, such as username, email address, and password.
  2. Payment Information: Data necessary for processing transactions, including credit/debit card numbers, expiration dates, and billing addresses.
  3. Financial Information: Records of financial transactions and account balances, if relevant to our services.
  4. Purchase Information: Details about products or services you have purchased from us.
  5. Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers from your mobile device when using our apps, such as IP address, device ID, and location data.
  6. Location Data: Information about your geographical location when using our services, if enabled by you.
  7. Feedback: Your comments, suggestions, or reviews that you choose to share with us.
  8. Social Media Information: Data obtained from social media platforms when users connect their accounts to our services.
  9. Product Information: Details about products or services you have shown interest in or purchased from us.

We collect this data through direct user input, interactions with our services, and the use of automated technologies, including cookies (explained below). Additionally, third parties may share personal data with us for specific purposes, adhering to their respective privacy policies.

Cookies

We employ cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our platform and for analytics purposes:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: These ensure basic functionalities of our website and apps, such as secure login.
  • Preference Cookies: They remember user preferences, language settings, and other customization options.
  • Analytics Cookies: Used to gather insights into how users interact with our services, helping us improve performance and usability.

Users can exercise control over non-essential cookies through our Cookie Manager, allowing them to opt-out of certain tracking activities.

Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. Once the retention period expires or when the purpose is accomplished, we delete or anonymize the data securely.

Security Measures

We have implemented robust security measures to safeguard your personal data:

  • Employing encryption for data in transit and at rest.
  • Utilizing secure third-party processing services to handle sensitive transactions.
  • Regularly reviewing and updating our security practices to adapt to emerging threats.

Children’s Privacy

We do not intentionally collect or store personal data from children under the age of 18. If you believe we have collected such information by mistake, please contact us, and we will take prompt action to rectify it.

Your Rights (Subject to Local Laws)

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: The right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  • Rectification: Requesting corrections if your data is inaccurate or incomplete.
  • Erasure/Right to be Forgotten: Asking us to delete your data, subject to legal exceptions.
  • Restriction: Limiting our processing of your data in specific circumstances.
  • Portability: Obtaining your personal data in a structured format for use with another service provider.
  • Objection: Objecting to the processing of your data for certain purposes.
  • Non-Discrimination: The right to be free from discrimination when exercising any of the above rights.
  • Data Portability/Withdrawal of Consent: In some jurisdictions, you can withdraw consent and request data portability.

To exercise these rights or for data-related inquiries, please contact our dedicated privacy team via email at [email protected] or by post to the address provided below.

Changes to Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy as needed to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any modifications will be posted on this page, and we encourage users to review it periodically for the latest information.

Contact Information

For any privacy-related inquiries, unsubscribe requests, or general data protection questions, please reach out to us:

Email: [email protected]
Mail: [Address], Business Listings Queensland, Australia

We appreciate your trust in sharing your personal information with us. This policy demonstrates our commitment to protecting your privacy and data security.