Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

Last updated: December 15, 2024

Local Hub ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our community platform and related services.

By using our service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you create an account, join a community, or contact us for support. This may include your name, email address, and profile information.

Community Data

When you create or participate in communities, we collect information about your activities, including posts, events you create or attend, and community interactions.

Usage Information

We automatically collect information about how you use our service, including your IP address, browser type, device information, and usage patterns.

How We Use Your Information

Service Provision

We use your information to provide, maintain, and improve our services, including facilitating community connections and personalizing your experience.

Communication

We may use your information to send you service-related communications, community updates, and respond to your inquiries.

Safety and Security

We use your information to protect the safety and security of our users and to prevent fraud, abuse, and other harmful activities.

Information Sharing

Community Members

Information you share in communities (such as posts, events, and profile information) is visible to other community members as part of the service.

Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who help us operate our service, such as hosting providers and analytics services.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or if we believe such disclosure is necessary to protect our rights or the safety of our users.

Data Security

Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Data Encryption

We use encryption to protect sensitive data both in transit and at rest. All communications with our servers are secured using industry-standard SSL/TLS encryption.

Access Controls

We limit access to your personal information to employees and contractors who need it to provide our services and who are bound by confidentiality obligations.

Your Rights and Choices

Access and Correction

You can access and update your personal information through your account settings. You may also request a copy of your personal data.

Data Deletion

You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal and operational requirements. Some information may be retained for legitimate business purposes.

Communication Preferences

You can control the types of communications you receive from us through your notification settings or by following unsubscribe instructions in our emails.

International Data Transfers

Cross-Border Processing

Your information may be processed and stored in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

Adequacy Decisions

We rely on adequacy decisions by relevant authorities or implement appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses for international transfers.

Questions About This Policy?

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Email: localcommunityhub@gmail.com

This privacy policy is effective as of December 15, 2024 and will remain in effect except with respect to any changes in its provisions in the future, which will be in effect immediately after being posted on this page.