Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when using our Service, including:

• Contact Information: Name and email address when you submit a contact form or claim a business listing.
• Business Information: Business name, address, phone number, website, services, and other details when you submit or claim a listing.
• Review Content: Name, email, rating, and review text when you leave a review for a business.
• Communications: Any messages you send to us through our contact form or email.

Information Collected Automatically

When you access our Service, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, and screen resolution.
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, and referring URLs.
• Location Data: Approximate geographic location based on your IP address.
• IP Address: Your internet protocol address for analytics and security purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and improve our Service.
• To process business listing submissions and claims.
• To display reviews and ratings on business listings.
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
• To send administrative communications related to your account or submissions.
• To analyze usage trends and improve user experience.
• To detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, or technical issues.
• To serve relevant advertisements through third-party ad networks.
• To comply with legal obligations.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activity. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us improve our Service and your experience.

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the Service to function properly, including session management and security.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website so we can improve it.
• Advertising Cookies: Used by third-party ad networks to serve relevant advertisements.

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Service.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use the following third-party services that collect and process data:

• Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics 4 to analyze website traffic and usage patterns. Google Analytics collects data through cookies and provides us with aggregated reports. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.
• Google AdSense: We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. AdSense may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
• Cloudflare: Our website is hosted on Cloudflare, which provides CDN, security, and performance services. Cloudflare may collect limited data for these purposes. See Cloudflare's Privacy Policy.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Public Content: Reviews, ratings, and business information you submit are displayed publicly on the Service.
• Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Service.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, or legal process.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Business listing information and reviews are retained for as long as the listing remains active on our platform. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months. You may request deletion of your data by contacting us.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
• Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications or personalized advertising.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@glowupfinder.com.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to 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 personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: