Privacy Policy

At Leadz ("we," "our," or "us"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services at leadz.io (the "Service").

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Service.

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

When you create an account, subscribe to our service, or contact us, we may collect:

Account Information: Name, email address, password, and company name
Billing Information: Payment card details (processed securely by Stripe), billing address
Communication Data: Information you provide when contacting support or providing feedback

Information Collected Automatically

When you access our Service, we automatically collect certain information:

Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, search queries, time spent on pages
Cookies and Tracking: See our Cookie Policy for details

Business Lead Data

Our Service provides access to publicly available business information sourced from Google Maps and other public sources. This data includes business names, addresses, phone numbers, websites, and publicly listed email addresses. This information is collected from public sources and is not considered personal data of our users.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Service Delivery

Provide, operate, and maintain our Service, process transactions, and manage your account.

Communication

Send transactional emails, service updates, security alerts, and support messages.

Improvement

Analyze usage patterns to improve our Service, develop new features, and enhance user experience.

Security

Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, and security threats.

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data based on:

Contract Performance: Processing necessary to provide our Service to you
Legitimate Interests: For fraud prevention, security, and service improvement
Consent: For marketing communications (which you can opt out of at any time)
Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Service:

Stripe: Payment processing (PCI-DSS compliant)
Clerk: Authentication and user management
Vercel: Website hosting and infrastructure
Neon: Database hosting
Google Analytics: Website analytics (anonymized data)

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, legal process, or government request, or to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information:

Encryption

All data is encrypted in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest (AES-256).

Access Controls

Strict access controls and authentication for all systems.

Regular Audits

Periodic security assessments and vulnerability testing.

Data Minimization

We only collect data necessary for our services.

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our Service and fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. When you close your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal, tax, or regulatory purposes.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

For All Users

Access: Request a copy of your personal information
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications

For EEA/UK Residents (GDPR)

Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
Restriction: Request restriction of processing
Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
Complaint: Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

For California Residents (CCPA)

Know: Know what personal information is collected and how it's used
Delete: Request deletion of personal information
Non-Discrimination: Right not to be discriminated against for exercising rights
Do Not Sell: We do not sell personal information

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@leadz.io. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States. These countries may have data protection laws different from your country. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Leadz Privacy Team

Email: privacy@leadz.io