Privacy Policy for Local Link Strategies
Effective Date: January 23, 2025
Local Link Strategies (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of the personal information that we collect. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and share personal information, and how we safeguard your privacy while using our website, locallinkstrategies.ca (“Website”). We ensure compliance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other applicable privacy laws in Canada.
By using our Website and services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please refrain from using our Website.
1. Collection of Personal Information
We collect personal information when you interact with us through our Website. This information may include, but is not limited to:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
- Business Information: Company name, job title, and information related to your local service business.
- Website Usage Data: Information collected automatically through the use of cookies, including IP address, browser type, device type, and pages visited on our Website.
- Payment Information: When you purchase our services, we may collect billing information, including credit card details (through third-party processors).
We only collect personal information that is necessary for providing our digital marketing services, responding to inquiries, processing transactions, and improving your experience on our Website.
2. Use of Personal Information
We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide digital marketing services to local service providers.
- To communicate with you regarding services, offers, and updates.
- To respond to inquiries and provide customer support.
- To process payments for our services.
- To improve the content and functionality of our Website.
- To comply with legal obligations.
We will not use your personal information for any other purposes without obtaining your prior consent.
3. Storage of Personal Information
Your personal information is stored securely on our servers or the servers of third-party service providers with whom we have contractual arrangements. We take reasonable steps to ensure that your information is protected against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.
Data retention is based on the purpose for which it was collected. We retain personal information for as long as it is necessary for the provision of our services and in accordance with legal or contractual obligations.
4. Sharing of Personal Information
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following cases:
- Service Providers: We may share your personal information with trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our Website or providing our services, such as payment processors or customer support platforms. These service providers are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose personal information if required to do so by law, regulation, or legal process, or if we believe that such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations or protect our rights or the safety of others.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of the transaction, provided that the recipient agrees to adhere to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
5. Security Measures
We take the security of your personal information seriously. We implement a range of technical, physical, and administrative measures to safeguard your data, including:
- Encryption of sensitive data during transmission.
- Access controls to limit who can view or access your personal information.
- Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
- Firewalls and antivirus protections.
While we take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
6. Your Rights and Choices
Under PIPEDA, you have certain rights regarding your personal information. You may:
- Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: Request correction or updates to your personal information if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
- Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to any legal or contractual obligations.
- Withdrawal of Consent: You may withdraw your consent to the collection, use, or sharing of your personal information at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience on our Website. Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device to collect information about your use of our Website. This may include information about your preferences, browsing history, and device information.
You can control cookies through your browser settings, including disabling or deleting them. However, please note that some features of our Website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
8. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your personal information.
9. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (438)838-3419
By using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
This Privacy Policy is intended to provide clarity regarding our data practices and to comply with the requirements of PIPEDA. Let me know if you need any adjustments or additions!