Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, and password when you create an account
• Business Information: Business name, description, address, contact details, services, and photos for business listings
• Communication: Messages you send through our contact forms or customer support
• Reviews and Ratings: Content you post in reviews, comments, or ratings

Information We Collect Automatically

• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on the platform
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
• Location Data: General location based on IP address (not precise GPS location)
• Performance Data: Website performance metrics and error reports

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide Services: Create and manage your account, display business listings, facilitate connections
• Improve Platform: Analyze usage patterns, fix bugs, develop new features
• Communication: Send account updates, respond to inquiries, provide customer support
• Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
• Marketing: Send promotional emails (with your consent) about new features and services
• Legal Compliance: Comply with applicable laws and regulations

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in these limited circumstances:

Public Information

• Business listings and reviews are publicly visible on our platform
• Your name and profile information may be visible when you post reviews

Service Providers

• Third-party services that help us operate the platform (hosting, analytics, customer support)
• Payment processors (if applicable) to process transactions

Legal Requirements

• When required by law, court order, or government request
• To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: Data transmission is encrypted using SSL/TLS
• Access Controls: Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Regular Updates: Security systems and software are regularly updated
• Monitoring: Continuous monitoring for security threats and vulnerabilities

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you logged in
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze website performance
• Provide relevant content and advertisements

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Restriction: Limit how we process your information

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

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce our agreements

When you delete your account, we will remove or anonymize your personal information, except where we need to retain it for legal or business purposes.

8. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

9. International Users

MAINSTREET.CLUB operates globally. If you are located outside the country where our servers are located, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries with different privacy laws. By using our services, you consent to such transfers.

10. Policy Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make significant changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date
• Notify users via email or platform notification
• Give you the opportunity to review changes before they take effect

Continued use of our platform after changes constitute acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us: