Privacy and GDPR Policy

Last Updated: 25/09/2024

Introduction

LocalPrices.net is committed to protecting the privacy of its users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in connection with our website. We aim to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

Information Collection and Use

We collect personal information to improve and provide our services, personalize your experience, and communicate relevant updates. Personal information may also be used to contact you for marketing purposes, though you will always have the option to opt-out.

Disclosure of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with trusted service providers and partners who assist us in delivering our services. If any new partnerships arise that involve sharing your data, we will update this policy accordingly. We may also disclose personal information to comply with legal obligations or to protect our rights or those of others.

Types of Information Collected

We may collect the following information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address, and other details provided when you register, submit an enquiry, or use our services.
• Automatically Collected Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and usage data such as pages visited and time spent on the site.

Personal Data is Collected in the Following Ways

• Enquiry Forms: Submitted through forms on the website.
• Newsletter Signup: Collected via forms for receiving updates, offers, or service information. We use a third-party service (e.g., Mailchimp) for managing subscriptions.
• Business Profiles & Pricelists: Information provided by businesses to create online profiles, including contact details, service descriptions, pricing, and additional content such as photos or reviews.

Use of Cookies

We use cookies to enhance user experience, monitor website performance, and gather data for analytical purposes. For detailed information on our use of cookies, please refer to the separate Cookie Policy.

Links to External Websites

Our website may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies before sharing any personal information.

Data Retention

We will retain your personal data for 12 months from the date of your last interaction with us, after which it will be securely deleted. During this time, we may contact you to follow up on any queries or to evaluate the service provided. If you have opted into marketing communications, you can unsubscribe at any time.

Your Rights

Under data protection laws, you have several rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the information we hold about you.
• Correction: Ask us to update or correct inaccurate data.
• Erasure: Request the deletion of your personal information (subject to certain conditions).
• Objection: Object to the processing of your data in specific situations.
• Data Portability: Request the transfer of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@localprices.net. We aim to respond to all requests within one month, but we may ask for proof of identity to ensure data security.

Data Security

We take appropriate measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access or misuse. We employ technical, physical, and administrative safeguards to ensure data security.

Concerns or Complaints

If you have any concerns about how we handle your personal information, please contact us at support@localprices.net. If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the effective date will be updated accordingly.