1. Introduction
Welcome to MassCom (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit and use our website, which serves as a listing platform for local businesses.
2. Information we collect
- Information you provide: When you create an account, submit a review, add or claim a business listing, or contact us, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, and any content you submit.
- Automatically collected information: We collect certain information automatically when you visit our site, including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed, and referral source through cookies and similar technologies.
- Third-party data: We may receive information about you from third parties such as social media platforms if you choose to connect your account.
3. Business listings and claiming process
- We may create business listings on the site based on publicly available information or our knowledge without prior authorization from business owners. These listings aim to help users discover local businesses and services.
- Business owners have the option to claim their listings by verifying their ownership. Once claimed, owners can update and manage their listings.
- We respect your privacy and will not share any personal or sensitive information about your business without your consent.
4. How we use your information
- To provide, maintain, and improve our services
- To communicate with you, including responding to inquiries and sending important updates
- To personalize your experience on the site
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraud
- To comply with legal obligations
5. Sharing your information
- Your business listings, reviews, and ratings are publicly visible on the site.
- We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
- We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate the site under confidentiality agreements.
- We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights.
6. Cookies and tracking technologies
- We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze site usage, and deliver personalized content. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
7. Your choices and rights
- You can update or manage your account information at any time.
- You may opt out of receiving promotional emails by following the unsubscribe link.
8. Data security
- We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
9. Children’s privacy
- Our site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
10. Changes to this privacy policy
- We may update this policy occasionally. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated date.
11. Contact us
If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at [email protected].