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Privacy Policy for Local First

Last updated: September 9, 2024

Introduction

At Local First, we are dedicated to promoting and supporting local businesses. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose information when you use our website (www.localfirst.africa). By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.  

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you use our website:  

  • Personal Information:
    • When you create an account or register a business, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, business name, and address.  
    • If you contact us through our website, we may collect your name and email address.
  • Usage Information:
    • We may collect information about how you interact with our website, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on our website.  
  • Cookies and Similar Technologies:
    • We may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activity.  

How We Use Your Information

We may use your information for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our website.
  • To create and manage your account.
  • To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
  • To personalize your experience on our website.
  • To send you marketing and promotional communications.
  • To analyze and improve our website.

Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your information with the following parties:

  • Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as website hosting, data analysis, and marketing.  
  • Business Partners: We may share your information with our business partners to offer you products or services that may be of interest to you.  
  • Other Users: When you create a business listing on our website, your business name, address, and contact information will be publicly available.
  • Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to a valid legal request.

Your Choices

You have the following choices regarding your information:  

  • Account Information: You can update or correct your account information at any time by logging into your account.
  • Marketing Communications: You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in the emails we send.  
  • Cookies: You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.  

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.  

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.  

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at hello@localfirst.africa