Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

• Account Information: Name, email address, and password when you create an account
• Business Information: Google Business Profile details for widget creation
• Payment Information: Billing address and payment details (processed securely by our payment provider)
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our Service

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
• Process transactions and send related information
• Send technical notices, updates, and support messages
• Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
• Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
• Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With service providers who assist in our operations
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect our rights and prevent fraud
• With your consent or at your direction

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption of data in transit and at rest, regular security assessments, and strict access controls.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. We will also retain and use your information to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. You may request deletion of your data at any time.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Keep you logged in to your account
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze how you use our Service
• Improve our Service based on usage patterns

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data
• Portability: Request transfer of your data
• Opt-out: Opt out of marketing communications

8. Third-Party Services

Our Service integrates with Google Business Profile to fetch review data. This integration is governed by Google's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. We only access the review data necessary to provide our Service and do not store more information than required.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at privacy@gmbbuddy.com