Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how WebonlineBIZ collects, uses and protects your personal information when you visit our website, create a listing, or interact with our local business marketplace and review platform for businesses in the United States and Canada.
Information We Collect
We collect information you provide when you create an account, claim or submit a business listing, leave a review or otherwise interact with us. This may include your name, email address, phone number, business details (e.g., address, hours, services), payment details for paid plans, and any content you upload (photos, descriptions, reviews). We also collect usage data such as your IP address, device and browser type, pages visited, and actions taken on our site to improve our services and prevent fraud.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to: (1) operate and maintain the WebonlineBIZ platform; (2) publish and manage business listings and reviews; (3) provide customer support and respond to inquiries; (4) process payments and manage subscriptions; (5) personalize your experience and recommend relevant businesses; (6) communicate with you about your account, listings, reviews, and marketing offers (you may opt out at any time); and (7) protect the security and integrity of our platform and comply with legal obligations.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to remember your preferences, understand how our website is used, and improve our services. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us recognize you on return visits. You can control cookies through your browser settings; however, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the site.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website and services, such as payment processors, email service providers, hosting partners, customer support tools, and analytics providers. These third parties only access your information to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated to keep it confidential. We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, update, or delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions. You can withdraw your consent to our collection, use, or disclosure of your information at any time. To exercise these rights or if you have questions about your privacy, please contact us using the contact information provided below.
Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, loss, misuse or disclosure. Despite these efforts, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong, unique passwords and to safeguard your account credentials and devices.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will notify you by posting a prominent notice on our website or by directly sending you a notification. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we collect, use, and protect your information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us.
Email: support@webonlinebiz.com
Nigeria Office: 10 Example Street, Abuja 900105, Nigeria