Privacy Policy

At Local Experts Network, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Contact us through inquiry forms
• Request information about our services
• Subscribe to our newsletters or updates
• Interact with our website features

This information may include your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you choose to provide.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Responding to your inquiries and providing customer support
• Connecting you with service providers in our network
• Improving our website and services
• Sending you newsletters and marketing communications (with your consent)
• Analyzing website usage and trends
• Protecting against fraud and unauthorized activities
• Complying with legal obligations

Sharing Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With contractors and businesses featured in our directory when you request their services
• Third-Party Service Providers: With companies that help us operate our website and business (hosting, analytics, email services)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale, or transfer of our business

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us:

• Remember your preferences
• Understand how you use our website
• Improve website functionality
• Provide personalized content

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

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Objection: Object to our processing of your personal information
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child, we will take steps to delete it.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: