Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to BizNod ("we," "us," or "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services ("Service"). Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to safeguarding your data.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, mobile number, birth year, country, gender, and other data you provide during registration or while using the Service.
• Business Information: Business name, category, description, website URL, and other details you submit when adding or claiming a business.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the Service, such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on pages.
• Cookies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and collect usage data.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
• Process your registration and manage your account
• Enable you to post reviews, add businesses, and interact with other users
• Communicate with you about updates, support, and promotional offers
• Analyze usage patterns and improve user experience
• Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security issues
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

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

• Public Content: Reviews, business listings, and other content you post may be visible to other users and the public.
• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Service (e.g., hosting, analytics).
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access and Update: You can access and update your account information through your profile settings.
• Deletion: You can request deletion of your account by contacting us. Note that some information may be retained for legal or legitimate business purposes.
• Opt-Out: You can opt out of promotional communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in emails.
• Cookies: You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. We may retain certain information after account closure for legal compliance, fraud prevention, and legitimate business purposes.

7. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. 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.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be effective upon posting to the Service. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. International Users

If you are accessing the Service from outside India, please note that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in India or other countries where our service providers operate.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at contact@biznod.com