Welcome to Profile.Place: Welcome to Profile.Place (referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our”), your destination for exploring and engaging with local businesses and services.
Agreement to Privacy Policy: By using Profile.Place and its services, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your information.
2. Data Collection and Use
Information We Collect
Types of Information Collected: We collect various types of information when you use our services, including personal data you provide, data generated during your use of the service, and data from third-party sources.
Methods of Collection: Information is gathered through your interactions with our website, mobile app, customer support, and from third-party services with your consent.
How We Use Your Information
Purposes of Data Use: We use collected information to provide and improve our services, personalize your experience, communicate with you, conduct research and analysis, and comply with legal obligations.
Legal Basis for Data Processing: Our data processing activities are based on legitimate interests, contractual necessity, compliance with legal obligations, and your consent where applicable.
3. Public Content
Contributions to Profile.Place
Types of Publicly Visible Content: Content you contribute, such as reviews, photos, and ratings, are intended for public viewing.
Managing Content Visibility: You have control over some visibility settings through your account settings to manage how your contributions are displayed.
4. Contacts
Inviting Others to Profile.Place
Contact Details Usage: When you invite others to join Profile.Place, we may collect and process contact details you provide or authorize us to access from your devices or third-party sites.
Managing Invitations and Friend Requests: You can manage and control invitations and friend requests through your account settings.
5. Cross-Device Access
Seamless Platform Integration
Device Compatibility: Access Profile.Place through various devices and platforms for seamless integration and user experience.
Data Synchronization: Data collected across different devices and platforms is synchronized to provide consistent service.
6. Account Information
Creating and Managing Your Account
Information Collected at Account Creation: Information like name, email address, and preferences are collected to create and personalize your Profile.Place account.
Account Settings and Preferences: Manage and update account information and preferences through your Profile.Place account settings.
7. Professional Information
Representing a Business on Profile.Place
Business-Related Information Displayed: Information about your business, including business name, address, and professional background, may be displayed on Profile.Place.
Professional Background Disclosure: You may choose to disclose professional information such as licenses or certifications through Profile.Place.
8. Sensitive Personal Information
Sharing of Confidential Data
Types of Sensitive Information: Confidential personal information such as precise location data may be collected and shared based on your settings and interactions with Profile.Place.
Control Over Shared Information: Manage and restrict the collection, use, or sharing of sensitive personal information through your device or Profile.Place settings.
9. Transactions
Transactional Information Handling
Types of Transactions Covered: Information related to transactions you initiate through Profile.Place, such as reservations or purchases, is collected to facilitate and process these transactions.
Use of Transaction Data: Transaction data is used to communicate with you, provide transaction-related services, and improve our services based on aggregated or anonymized data.
10. Communication
Messaging Preferences
Opting In and Out of Communications: Manage your communication preferences through your Profile.Place account settings, although certain administrative, transactional, or legal messages cannot be opted out of.
Types of Messages: Receive messages from other users, businesses, and Profile.Place related to your activities and interactions on the platform.
11. Activity and Device Information
Usage and Device Data Collection
Types of Information Collected: Information about your usage patterns, visited pages, search activities, and device details (like IP address and browser type) are collected to analyze service usage and improve user experience.
Purpose of Data Collection: Collected data helps us understand user behavior, personalize content, and improve service functionality across devices.
12. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Use of Cookies
Purpose of Cookies: Cookies and similar technologies are used to enhance user experience, improve website security, and provide relevant advertisements.
Cookie Management: Manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or Profile.Place Cookie Consent Tool to control cookie usage and storage.
13. Third Parties
Sharing Information with Third Parties
Types of Shared Information: Non-identifiable, aggregated data may be shared with advertisers and business partners to improve services and provide relevant content.
Third-Party Service Providers: External service providers assist in delivering services like payment processing, customer support, and analytics, with whom we share necessary user information under strict privacy safeguards.
14. External Websites
Links to Third-Party Sites
Privacy Practices Disclaimer: Profile.Place may contain links to third-party websites whose privacy practices differ from ours. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of these external sites.
User Responsibility: Users are responsible for their interactions and privacy when navigating to third-party sites linked through Profile.Place.
15. Legal Disclosures
Compliance with Legal Requirements
Circumstances of Disclosure: Information may be disclosed to comply with legal obligations, respond to legal requests, enforce our policies, protect our rights, or investigate wrongdoing.
User Rights: We respect user rights concerning their data and handle information transparently in legal matters and inquiries.
16. Children’s Information
Services Not Intended for Children
Collection of Children’s Information: Profile.Place services are not intended for children under the age of consent without parental consent. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.
Parental Consent Requirement: Parental consent is required before collecting personal information from children for essential service purposes.
17. Security
Information Security Measures
Security Protocols: We employ administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect user information against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.
Limitations of Security Measures: Despite our efforts, no security measures are foolproof against all risks.
18. Data Retention
Retention of User Information
Duration of Data Retention: User information is retained as long as necessary for service provision, legal compliance, or other legitimate purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.
Legal Basis for Retention: Compliance with legal obligations and operational needs dictate the duration of data retention.
19. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Policy Updates and Notifications
Notification Methods: Users will be notified of significant changes to this Privacy Policy through email or notice on Profile.Place.
Acceptance of Policy Changes: Continued use of Profile.Place after policy changes indicates acceptance of revised terms.
20. Contact Us
How to Reach Us
Privacy Requests: For privacy requests, including access to or deletion of your data, visit our dedicated privacy portal or contact profile.place@gmail.com
General Inquiries: For general privacy inquiries or questions about our Privacy Policy, contact our privacy team through the provided email address.
