Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to BizSpot NY ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and company information.
• Business Listings: When you submit a business listing, we collect business name, description, website URL, contact information, and other details you provide.
• Communications: If you contact us, we may keep a record of that correspondence.

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

• Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our site, including page views, clicks, and time spent on pages.
• Device Information: We collect information about your device, including IP address, browser type, and operating system.
• Cookies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. See Section 4 for more details.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Process and display business listings
• Communicate with you about your account or listings
• Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
• Prevent fraud and ensure platform security
• Comply with legal obligations
• Send occasional updates about our service (you can opt out anytime)

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly (authentication, security)
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
• Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense to serve relevant advertisements

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect your ability to use some features of our site.

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our site. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website or other websites. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

For more information about how Google uses data, visit How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services.

5.2 Supabase

We use Supabase for authentication and database services. Supabase may collect and process data as described in their Privacy Policy.

5.3 Vercel

Our website is hosted on Vercel. Vercel may collect analytics data as described in their Privacy Policy.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Public Listings: Business information you submit for listings is publicly visible on our directory
• Service Providers: We share data with third-party services (Supabase, Vercel, Google) necessary to operate our platform
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition, your information may be transferred

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal data
• Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at legal@bizspotny.com.

10. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete your information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of your information (note: we do not sell personal information).

12. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our service, you consent to such transfers.

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 and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this privacy policy periodically for any changes.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us:

• Email: legal@bizspotny.com
• Website: bizspotny.com