Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2024

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including but not limited to:

  • Email addresses (for newsletter subscriptions)
  • Business information (for advertising inquiries)
  • Contact details (when you contact us)
  • Communication preferences

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information:

  • IP address and location data
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referring websites

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and improve our directory services
  • Send newsletters and promotional materials (with your consent)
  • Respond to your inquiries and customer service requests
  • Process business listing applications
  • Analyze website usage and improve user experience
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Protect against fraud and security threats

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business
  • Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, or court order
  • Safety and Security: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or others

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against 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. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  • Access to your personal information
  • Correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion of your personal information
  • Objection to processing of your information
  • Data portability
  • Withdrawal of consent (where processing is based on consent)

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@phxchoice.com.

7. Newsletter and Marketing Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will use your email address to send you periodic updates about new businesses, deals, and other relevant information. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly.

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy and, where appropriate, by sending you an email notification.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@phxchoice.com
Address: 123 Innovation Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85001
Phone: (602) 555-CHOICE