Effective Date: October 1, 2024

At Beacon, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and related services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: When you create an account, submit a business listing, or contact us for support, we collect personal information such as your name, email address, and other details you provide.
• Business Information: When you submit your business to our directory (through forms or the app), we collect details such as the business name, industry, contact information, website URL, logo URL, and any other information you choose to provide.
• Usage Data: We may collect data on how the app is accessed and used, such as device information, IP address, browser type, and usage patterns. This helps us improve our services.
• Location Data: With your consent, we may collect and process information about your location to provide relevant services based on your geographic area.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain the app and its services.
• To notify you about updates, improvements, or changes to the app.
• To personalize your experience by offering relevant content and recommendations.
• To process business submissions and facilitate interactions between users and business owners.
• To monitor the usage of the app and ensure its proper functioning.
• To communicate with you for customer support or promotional purposes (only if you opt-in).

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties except under the following circumstances:

• With Your Consent: We may share your information if you provide explicit consent.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request.
• Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our app and providing services, provided they agree to keep your data confidential and comply with privacy laws.

4. Data Security

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
• Opt-out of promotional communications at any time.

6. Third-Party Links

Our app may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the date at the top will be updated. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

8. Consent for Business Listings

By submitting a business listing through our forms or app, you consent to the public display of the business information on the Beacon platform.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Beacon Team
beaconappconnect@gmail.com