Privacy Policy
Effective Date: Januarary 1, 2024
At LocalCicero, we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of both our local businesses and customers. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you interact with our platform. By using our services, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.
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Information We Collect
From Local Businesses:
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Personal Information: We collect information when a business registers on our platform, including:
- Business owner's email address
- Business phone number
- General business information (e.g., name, location, services/products offered)
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Notification Signup: Customers can sign up to receive notifications about our app's launch. In this case, we collect:
- Email address
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Purchasing Discount Codes (Dollar Deals and Daily Dollar Deals):
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When purchasing discount codes, customers submit their:
- Email address
- Phone number
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When purchasing discount codes, customers submit their:
- This information is used to send codes and purchase receipts.
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Personal Information: We collect information when a business registers on our platform, including:
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How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
For Local Businesses:
- To create and manage business profiles on the platform.
- To facilitate the sale of products and posting of discounted items (e.g., Dollar Deals).
For Customers:
- To notify you about the launch date of our platform.
- To send discount codes and purchase receipts after the purchase of Dollar Deals or Daily Dollar Deals.
- To communicate with you about any important updates regarding your account or transactions.
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Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information under the following circumstances:
- With Local Businesses: If you purchase a discount code, your email or phone number may be shared with the local business from which you purchased the deal, for the purpose of redeeming the discount.
- With Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who help us run the web app (e.g., hosting, data analytics, customer service). These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements.
- As Required by Law: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request.
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Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information automatically when you interact with our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us enhance your experience by:
- Remembering login sessions.
- Tracking usage to improve our services.
You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect the functionality of certain features on our platform.
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Third-Party Services and Links
Our platform may include links to third-party websites or services (e.g., payment gateways, external business websites). This Privacy Policy only applies to our platform, and we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party services. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
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Sales and Disputes
- All Sales Are Final: Any purchases made through our platform (including discount codes) are final and non-refundable.
- Dispute Resolution: Any returns, disputes, or issues related to the purchase or use of discount codes or products should be handled directly between the customer and the local business. LocalCicero does not get involved in disputes between businesses and customers.
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Data Security
We take the security of your personal information seriously. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system can guarantee complete security, so we cannot fully guarantee the security of your information.
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Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services or as required by law. Once your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
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Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take immediate steps to delete it. If you believe that we may have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
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Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccuracies in your personal information.
- Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
- Opt-Out: You may opt-out of receiving promotional emails from us by following the instructions in those emails. If you opt-out, we may still send you non-promotional messages, such as those related to your account or transactions.
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Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date." We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
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Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at:
By using LocalCicero, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to this Privacy Policy.
