Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 22, 2022

Introduction

At Shine Local LLC ("we," "us," or "our"), we prioritize your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information we collect, how we use and protect that information, and your rights regarding your data. This policy applies to all interactions with our services, including:

Visit our website at https://www.shinelocal.us or any affiliated sites that reference this Privacy Policy.

Utilizing our services designed to enhance businesses' online presence and foster consumer trust.

Engaging with us through sales, marketing, or other events.

If you have any questions or concerns about our data practices, please contact us at support@shinelocal.us.

Information We Collect

We gather personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

Express interest in our products or services: Information collected may include your preferences and any inquiries you make.

Participate in activities on our platform: This encompasses feedback, reviews, or any content you submit.

Communicate with us directly: This includes correspondence through email, phone, or other channels.

The specific information collected depends on your interactions with us and the choices you make regarding the services and features you use.

How We Use Your Information

We process your personal data for various purposes, including:

Providing and maintaining our Services: Ensuring our platform functions correctly and meets your needs.

Improving and personalizing our Services: Enhancing user experience based on feedback and usage patterns.

Understanding and analyzing usage: Monitoring how our Services are accessed and used to make informed improvements.

Developing new features and offerings: Innovating based on user needs and industry trends.

Communicating with you: Providing customer support, updates, and information related to your use of our Services.

Processing transactions: Handling payments and related financial activities.

Sending promotional materials: Sharing news, offers, and information about our Services, subject to your communication preferences.

Preventing fraud and ensuring security: Protecting our platform and users from malicious activities.

Complying with legal obligations: Adhering to applicable laws and regulations.

Mobile Information Privacy

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. Any mobile information (such as phone numbers) collected through our opt-in forms will not be shared, sold, rented, or distributed to third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

Your mobile information will be used exclusively for providing you with updates, offers, or information related to our services, and only with your express consent. We do not share mobile opt-in data with any third-party services outside of those required to carry out our communications (such as our SMS platform provider), and only for the purpose of fulfilling the services you requested.

You may opt out of receiving mobile messages at any time by replying “STOP.”

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Data Rights

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

Access: Requesting a copy of the data we hold about you.

Correction: Updating or correcting your information if it is inaccurate.

Deletion: Requesting the deletion of your data, subject to certain exceptions.

Objection: Objecting to specific data processing activities.

Restriction: Requesting limitations on how we process your data.

Portability: Requesting your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@shinelocal.us. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable laws.

Third-Party Links

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

Children's Privacy

Our Services are not directed toward individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently gathered such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the effective date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out to us at:

Email: support@shinelocal.us

Mailing Address: Shine Local LLC, No Mailing Address Yet

We are committed to addressing your inquiries promptly and transparently.

Consent

By using our Services, you consent to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

Governing Law

This Privacy Policy and any disputes related to it shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Shine Local LLC operates, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

International Users

If you are accessing our Services from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located. The data protection and privacy laws in the United States may differ from those in your country. By using our Services, you consent to the transfer of your information to our facilities and to the third parties with whom we share it as described in this Privacy Policy.

Severability

If any provision of this Privacy Policy is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed severable from this Policy and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.

Entire Agreement

This Privacy Policy constitutes the entire agreement between you and Shine Local LLC regarding the use of your personal information and supersedes any prior agreements between you and us on this subject.

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on our Privacy Policy and practices. Please contact us at support@shinelocal.us with any comments or suggestions.

Acknowledgment

By using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

Thank you for trusting Shine Local LLC with your personal information.