Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to GetYourLOC ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use our services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you use our free GPS location service. This includes:

2.1 Business Information

• Business name
• Physical address or service area
• Phone number
• Email address
• Business website (optional)
• Business category and hours of operation
• Business photos (if you choose to provide them)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Pages you visit on our site
• Time and date of your visit
• Referring website address

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide our free GPS location service – We use your business information to submit and verify your listing on Google Maps, Apple Maps, Waze, Bing Maps, and other GPS platforms.
• To communicate with you – We send confirmation emails, status updates, and important notifications about your listing.
• To improve our service – We analyze usage patterns to make our website and service better.
• To respond to your inquiries – If you contact our support team, we use your information to help you.
• To comply with legal obligations – We may process your information to comply with applicable laws and regulations.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 GPS Platforms

To provide our service, we submit your business information to third-party GPS platforms including (but not limited to):

• Google Maps / Google Business Profile
• Apple Maps
• Waze
• Bing Maps
• MapQuest

These platforms have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them:

• Google Privacy Policy
• Apple Privacy Policy
• Waze Privacy Policy
• Microsoft Privacy Policy

4.2 Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and providing our service (e.g., email delivery, hosting). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.

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 order or government agency).

5. Data Retention

We retain your business information for as long as necessary to provide our service and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you ask us to delete your information, we will do so within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or legitimate business purposes.

6. Data Security

We take the security of your information seriously. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These include:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Secure servers with firewalls
• Regular security audits
• Limited employee access to personal information

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location (including California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, and the European Union), you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Right to Access – You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Right to Correction – You can request that we correct inaccurate information.
• Right to Deletion – You can request that we delete your personal information.
• Right to Opt-Out – You can opt out of certain data processing activities.
• Right to Data Portability – You can request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@GetYourLOC.com. We will respond within 30 days.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect about you
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell your information)
• Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use:

• Essential Cookies – Required for the website to function properly.
• Analytics Cookies – Help us understand how visitors use our website (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Preference Cookies – Remember your preferences and settings.

You can manage cookie settings through your browser. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., Google Maps, Apple Maps). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing them with your information.

10. Children's Privacy

Our service is intended for business owners and is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

11. International Users

Our service is intended for U.S. businesses. If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where our servers are located. The data protection laws in the United States may differ from those in your country.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Sending an email notification (if we have your email address)

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: