Privacy Policy
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Introduction & Who We Are
This Privacy Policy explains how Local Maps collects, uses, and shares information when you use our website and generator. Local Maps provides Local SEO Entity & GMB Semantic Generator as a browser based tool intended to help businesses plan local language coverage. We aim to be transparent because trust is essential when you rely on marketing guidance, even when that guidance is generated locally in your session.
Depending on your region, privacy laws may grant you additional rights. This policy summarizes our practices at a high level and points you to contact options if you need help. If you disagree with these practices, please discontinue use of the site.
Local Maps is operated as a public website, which means some processing occurs on infrastructure outside your device even when the generator logic runs locally. For example, loading fonts, scripts, or advertisements may involve network requests that reveal basic technical metadata to third parties. We describe those flows honestly so you can make informed choices about extensions, VPNs, and browser settings.
Nothing in this policy limits mandatory disclosures we must make under lawful government requests, though we will scrutinize such requests carefully where the law allows. We also reserve the right to preserve records when necessary to establish legal claims or defend against disputes.
What Data We Collect
When you type a business type and city into the generator, that input is processed in your browser to produce outputs. We do not require an account for the core tool, and we do not intentionally store your inputs on our servers solely from that interaction unless a separate feature explicitly states otherwise.
Like most websites, we may process technical data such as IP address, device type, browser version, and pages viewed. That data can come from server logs or analytics tools configured on the site. Cookies and similar technologies may store identifiers or preferences as described later in this policy.
If you email us, we collect the content of your message, your email address, and any attachments you choose to send. Please avoid sharing sensitive personal information unless necessary.
If we add optional accounts, newsletters, or saved projects in the future, we will describe registration fields, authentication data, and retention rules in an updated policy. Until then, assume the default experience does not require a username or password unless explicitly presented.
We may derive aggregate statistics such as popular cities or categories from analytics events. Those statistics should not identify you personally when properly configured, but configuration errors can happen, which is why we monitor tooling and adjust settings when we learn of problems.
How We Use Your Data
We use information to operate and improve Local Maps, respond to support requests, monitor security, understand aggregate usage trends, and comply with law. Where advertising or analytics partners are present, those partners may use data according to their own policies and your browser settings.
We do not sell your personal information in the crude sense of trading contact lists for cash. If our practices change in ways that materially affect you, we will update this policy and revise the last updated date.
Security monitoring may include automated scanning for abuse patterns such as excessive automated traffic. When we block abusive IPs or user agents, we do so to protect service availability for human users, not to profile ordinary visitors for marketing.
Product improvement may involve qualitative review of support emails when you ask for help. We avoid sharing those messages externally without consent unless law or safety requires it.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies, local storage, pixels, and similar technologies to remember preferences, measure performance, and support advertising where enabled. Some cookies are essential for basic site operation. Others are optional and may be controlled through consent tools or browser settings as described in our Cookies Policy.
Local storage may cache UI state such as accordion preferences on your device. That data remains under your control and can be cleared through browser settings. We do not use local storage to collect passwords or payment credentials on Local Maps.
Third-Party Services
We may use Google Analytics to understand aggregated traffic patterns and Google AdSense to display advertisements. These services may process IP addresses, device identifiers, and interaction data. You can learn more about Google’s practices and opt out options through Google’s privacy resources and industry opt out pages such as the Network Advertising Initiative where applicable.
Content delivery networks and font providers may log requests when your browser loads assets. Those logs are governed by vendor policies. When feasible, we choose configurations that reduce identifying data, but you should assume any web request can create a server side record.
Your Rights Under GDPR
If the GDPR applies to you, you may have rights to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, object, and request portability of personal data we hold where such rights apply in context. You may also lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. To exercise rights, contact us at the email below. We may need to verify your request and we will respond within legally required timelines where applicable.
Automated decision making with legal or similarly significant effects is not a core feature of Local Maps today. If that changes, we will disclose the logic categories, significance, and human review options as required.
International transfers may occur if our service providers process data outside your country. We rely on appropriate safeguards where required, such as standard contractual clauses or vendor certifications, and we update vendor reviews periodically.
Data Retention
Retention periods vary by data category. Server logs may roll off on a short cycle, while support emails may be retained longer so we can track issues and demonstrate good faith responses. Aggregated analytics may be stored in reports that do not identify individuals.
When retention limits expire, we delete or anonymize data where feasible. Backup systems may retain copies for additional weeks or months until rotation completes, which is normal for resilient hosting.
Children's Privacy
Local Maps is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child provided information to us, contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete it where required.
Parents and guardians who discover underage submissions should include enough detail for us to locate records without exposing the child unnecessarily. We may ask for verification to prevent fraudulent deletion requests.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy to reflect product changes, legal requirements, or clarifications. The last updated date at the top identifies the newest revision. Continued use after updates means you accept the revised policy unless applicable law requires explicit consent.
Material changes may warrant additional notice mechanisms such as banners or email notices when we maintain addresses for that purpose. We will choose notice methods proportionate to the risk and regulatory expectations.
Contact Us
Questions about privacy can be sent to haithemhamtinee@gmail.com.
If you are a data protection officer or regulator seeking structured information, include your official capacity, case reference, and secure contact instructions. We cooperate with lawful requests and appreciate clarity that speeds resolution.