Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://local-businesses-maroochydore-qld.thebestlocalpro.com (referred to as “Local Businesses Maroochydore QLD,” “we,” or “our”). We are dedicated to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, storage, use, and disclosure of information about you when you access and interact with our website, applications, services, and products.

Scope

This policy covers all aspects of our online presence, including but not limited to our primary website, mobile applications, online forms, email newsletters, and any other digital services we offer. However, please be aware that this policy does not extend to third-party platforms or websites linked to ours through external links, as these entities have their own privacy practices which are beyond our control.

Processing Activities

This document outlines the ways in which we process your personal data:

  • User Accounts: When you create an account on our platform, we collect and store account information such as your name, email address, and password hash for security purposes.
  • Payments: We securely process payment information, including card details and billing addresses, for transactions made through our services.
  • Financial Details: For some services, we may require financial information, which is handled with the utmost confidentiality.
  • Purchase History: Your purchase records are maintained to improve our services and personalize your experience.
  • Device Identification: We collect unique identifiers from mobile devices, such as IP addresses, for technical administration and analytics purposes.
  • Location Data: With your consent, we may access location information to provide location-based services.
  • Feedback and Reviews: When you share feedback or write reviews, we store this content to enhance our products and user experience.
  • Social Media Integration: If you choose to connect your social media accounts, we will access the data shared publicly on those platforms.
  • Product Interactions: We track interactions with our products to understand user preferences and improve functionality.

Personal Data Collection Methods

We gather personal data through various means:

  • Direct User Input: You provide information directly when creating an account, filling out forms, or making purchases.
  • Automated Technologies: Cookies and other tracking technologies help us collect usage data and preferences automatically when you interact with our website.
  • Third-Party Sources: We may receive personal data from third parties who partner with us, but we ensure that these sources adhere to strict privacy guidelines.

Cookies Policy

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our site:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: These are essential for navigating our website and using its core features.
  • Preference Cookies: We use these to remember your preferences, such as language settings.
  • Analytics Cookies: They help us analyze traffic and understand how users interact with our site, enabling us to improve it.

Users have control over non-essential cookies through our Cookie Manager, allowing them to manage their cookie preferences.

Data Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data as necessary for the fulfillment of specific purposes, including:

  • Complying with legal obligations.
  • Providing customer support and managing accounts.
  • Improving and enhancing our services based on user feedback and behavior.

Once the purpose is fulfilled or when data is no longer required, we securely delete or anonymize the information to protect your privacy.

Security Measures

We implement robust security measures to safeguard your personal data:

  • Employing encryption for secure communication.
  • Engaging secure third-party processing partners who adhere to strict data protection standards.
  • Regularly reviewing and updating our security protocols to address emerging threats.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed at children under 18 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from this demographic.

Your Data Rights (Subject to Local Regulations)

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

  • Access and rectification: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you and ask for corrections if it’s inaccurate.
  • Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): In some jurisdictions, you can request the deletion of your data from our systems.
  • Restriction: You may limit or restrict our processing of your data in specific circumstances.
  • Data portability: You have the right to receive a copy of your data in a structured format for use with another service.
  • Objection: You can object to certain processing activities, such as direct marketing communications.
  • Non-discrimination: You cannot be discriminated against for exercising your data protection rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer using the details provided below.

Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any modifications will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy, please contact us:

We are committed to handling your personal data with the utmost care and transparency.