Privacy Policy

Introduction

Preferred Business Connect ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of Area Directors and visitors to our platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our services.

This policy applies specifically to N2 Area Directors utilizing Preferred Business Connect for local business lead capture and conversion.

Information We Collect

From Area Directors (You):

• Full name, email address, phone number (for SMS notifications)
• Publication names, market area details
• Payment processing information (handled securely by payment processors)
• IP address, browser type, device information for security purposes

From Business Visitors (Your Leads):

• Name, email, phone number, business name (submitted via your Business Connect page)
• Interest preferences selected on the form
• Referral source data (how they found your page)
• Timestamps of form submissions

How We Use Your Information

• To provide and operate Business Connect: Setting up personalized pages, generating QR codes, routing leads.
• To send notifications: Alerting you when a business expresses interest via SMS and/or email.
• For billing and account management: Processing subscriptions, managing your account.
• To improve our service: Analyzing usage patterns, testing features with veteran Area Directors.
• For security: Preventing fraud, unauthorized access, and abuse.

We Do NOT Sell Your Data

Data Sharing & Disclosure

We may share limited information only in these circumstances:

• With You (the Area Director): Lead information is delivered directly to you when a visitor submits an interest form on your page.
• Service Providers: Secure hosting, payment processing, and notification delivery partners who are bound by confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard 256-bit SSL/TLS encryption, secure server infrastructure, regular security audits, and access controls to protect your data. While no system is 100% secure, we take reasonable measures to safeguard all information stored in our systems.

Cookies & Tracking

We use essential cookies to maintain session state and improve user experience. Our cookie consent banner allows visitors to accept or decline non-essential tracking. Analytics data is aggregated and anonymized — we do not track individual visitor behavior across websites.

Data Retention

Lead data is retained for as long as your Business Connect subscription remains active, plus 90 days after cancellation to allow for data export. Account data may be retained longer for legal compliance requirements.

Your Rights (California Residents & GDPR)

• Request access to personal data we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of inaccurate data
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Data portability requests

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@localleadcapture.com.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of Business Connect after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

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