DIRECTORY WEBSITE PRIVACY POLICY
Last Updated: June 22, 2023
**Privacy Policy**
This Privacy Policy ("Policy") explains how Locate Vendor Pro ("the Company," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information when you use our platform. By accessing or using Locate Vendor Pro, you consent to the practices described in this Policy.
**1. Information We Collect**
1.1. **User Information**: We may collect personal information when you register for an account, including your name, contact information, and other identifying details.
1.2. **Business Information**: Businesses registering on the platform may provide additional information such as business names, addresses, and descriptions.
1.3. **User-Generated Content**: Content that you voluntarily provide, such as reviews, messages, and postings.
1.4. **Automatically Collected Data**: We may collect information about your device, browsing actions, and usage patterns.
**2. How We Use Your Information**
2.1. **Platform Functionality**: We use your information to provide, maintain, and enhance the platform's functionality.
2.2. **Communication**: Your information may be used to communicate with you, respond to inquiries, and provide notifications related to your use of the platform.
2.3. **Marketing**: We may use your information to send promotional materials or conduct marketing activities related to the platform. You can opt-out of these communications.
**3. Information Sharing**
3.1. **With Vendors**: Your information, if you are a customer, may be shared with vendors to facilitate transactions and bookings.
3.2. **With Other Users**: Users may communicate with each other through the platform.
3.3. **With Third Parties**: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us with various services, including data analytics and marketing.
**4. Security and Data Retention**
We take measures to protect your personal information, and we retain it only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Policy.
**5. Your Choices and Rights**
You have the right to access, correct, and delete your personal information. You can also opt-out of marketing communications.
**6. Updates to This Policy**
We may update this Policy to reflect changes in our practices. Check for updates periodically.
**7. Contact Us**
If you have questions or concerns regarding this Policy, please contact us.
Listing your business on Locate Vendor Pro is a straightforward process. Simply visit our website, click on the "Register Your Business" link, and follow the step-by-step instructions to create your business profile. You can provide details about your services, location, and contact information, and once your listing is verified, it will be visible to potential customers in your area.
Connecting with customers who have registered their needs is easy with Locate Vendor Pro. As a registered vendor, you'll receive real-time notifications when customers in your category have specific requirements. You can then engage with them directly through our secure messaging system, discussing quotes, availability, and any additional details. This streamlined communication ensures you can respond promptly and tailor your services to meet the customer's needs effectively.
