Privacy Policy

LocalGMBSEO ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our website and services.

LocalGMBSEO is not affiliated with or endorsed by Google. We use official Google Business Profile APIs only after receiving your explicit permission.

1. Information We Collect

a. Account Information

When you sign in using Google OAuth, we collect basic account information such as your name, email address, and Google account ID to create and manage your LocalGMBSEO account.

b. Google Business Profile Data

With your explicit consent, we access Google Business Profile data, which may include:

• Business name, address, and contact details
• Business categories and attributes
• Customer reviews and ratings
• Posts, photos, and updates
• Performance insights such as views, calls, and direction requests

We only access data that is necessary to provide the features you choose to use within LocalGMBSEO.

c. Usage Information

We collect basic usage data such as page visits, feature usage, and interaction logs to improve product performance and reliability.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used solely to:

• Connect and manage your Google Business Profile locations
• Display insights, analytics, and performance data
• Enable review monitoring and reply drafting tools
• Create and schedule Google Business Profile posts
• Improve product functionality and security

We do not use your data for advertising, profiling, or resale.

3. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal or business data.

Data may be shared only in the following limited cases:

• With trusted infrastructure providers (hosting, database, email) strictly for service operation
• When required by law, regulation, or legal process

4. Google API Data Use

LocalGMBSEO’s use of information received from Google APIs adheres to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.

We do not use Google Business Profile data for purposes other than providing features explicitly requested by you within the application.

5. Data Storage & Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including encryption, access controls, and secure storage practices.

Access to Google OAuth tokens is restricted and protected. Tokens are never shared with unauthorized parties.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data only for as long as your account remains active or as required to provide our services.

You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

7. Your Rights & Controls

• View and manage connected Google Business Profiles
• Disconnect Google account access at any time
• Request data export or deletion

Revoking access can be done through your LocalGMBSEO settings or directly from your Google Account security settings.

8. Cookies

We use essential cookies required for authentication and session management. We do not use third-party advertising cookies.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:

Email: help@localgmbseo.com