Privacy Policy – Local Biz Pages
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- Who we are Local Biz Pages (“we”, “us”, “our”) provides simple one‑page websites for local businesses. If you have any questions about this policy or your data, contact:
- Email: hello@localbizpages.co.uk
- The data we collect
- Contact details: name, business name, email, phone number, address
- Business information: services, pricing, opening hours, service areas, logos, photos, and any copy you provide
- Communication records: emails, messages, call notes
- Billing details: invoicing name, address, and payment confirmations (we do not store full card details; payments are handled by our payment provider)
- Website usage data: basic analytics such as page views, device type, browser, and referring site (if enabled)
- Technical data: IP address and server logs for security and performance
- How we use your data
- To create, edit and publish your one‑page website
- To communicate with you about drafts, approvals, and support
- To provide invoices, take payment and manage accounts
- To operate, secure and improve our services (including troubleshooting and analytics)
- To comply with legal and tax obligations
- Lawful bases for processing We process your data under:
- Contract: to build and maintain your page at your request
- Legitimate interests: to run and improve our service, prevent fraud, and keep records
- Consent: for optional features (e.g., testimonials or marketing emails). You can withdraw consent at any time
- What we publish on client pages We build public pages that are meant to be found online. By using our service, you acknowledge and authorise us to display the contact details you provide (such as business phone number, email, address, opening hours, and social links) on the page we create for you. Do not supply personal contact details that you do not want published. You are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the contact details you provide.
- Sharing your data We may share limited data with:
- Hosting and infrastructure providers to publish and serve your page
- Payment processors to take and manage payments
- Email and communication tools to send updates and receive your instructions
- Analytics and error‑tracking tools (if used) to improve reliability and performance
- Professional advisers (accountants, legal) for business operations We do not sell your personal data.
- International transfers Some providers may store or process data outside the UK/EEA. Where this happens, we aim to use appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent).
- Data retention
- Project and billing records: kept for up to 7 years for tax and accounting
- Communications and assets (copy, images): kept while your page is active and for a reasonable period afterward in case of updates or disputes
- Server logs: typically kept for up to 12 months for security and diagnostics We will delete or anonymise data when it is no longer needed.
- Your rights Subject to applicable law, you have the right to:
- Access a copy of your personal data
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Delete your data (where we have no legal reason to keep it)
- Restrict or object to certain processing
- Data portability (receive your data in a usable format) To exercise your rights, contact hello@localbizpages.co.uk. We may need to verify your identity.
- Security We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect data, including access controls, encryption in transit (HTTPS) on supported services, and least‑privilege access for staff and contractors. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
- Cookies and analytics Our client pages and our own site may use cookies or similar technologies for essential functions and optional analytics. Where required, we will present a simple notice or settings to manage non‑essential cookies.
- Third‑party links Client pages may include links to third‑party sites (e.g., social media, booking tools). We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please review their policies.
- Children Our services are intended for businesses and are not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
- Changes to this policy We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will be posted on our website with the effective date. Significant changes may be notified by email where appropriate.
- Contact For privacy questions, requests, or complaints:
- Email: hello@localbizpages.co.uk
Important note about published contact details By commissioning a page from Local Biz Pages, you confirm that the business contact details you provide are suitable for public display. We will publish these details on your page so customers can reach you. If you need us to remove or change any published contact information, contact us and we will update it promptly.