Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 10/22/2025

At BestFoundLocal LLC, we are committed to being transparent about the data we collect and how we use it. This policy explains what information we collect from you, how we use it, and your options regarding that information.

 

1. Information We Collect

 

We collect information in two ways: A. Information You Directly Provide (Personal Data)

This is data you actively give us when using specific services:

  • Newsletter/Contact Forms: We collect your name and email address and phone number when you sign up for our local updates or contact us.

  • Advertising Sales: If you are a business purchasing ads, we collect your company name, contact name, email, phone number, and billing information through our WooCommerce platform.

B. Information Collected Automatically (Tracking Data)

When you browse our site, third-party services collect data automatically to help us run the site and serve ads:

  • Log Data: We automatically record information your browser sends, such as your computer’s Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type, the pages you visit, and the time and date of your visit.

  • Cookies and Tracking: We use “cookies” (small data files) to track user behavior for advertising and operational purposes.

 

2. How We Use the Information We Collect

 

We use the information we collect for the following specific purposes:

Data TypePurposeDisclosure
Personal Data (Name, Email)To deliver the newsletters you signed up for, to respond to your inquiries, and to process and fulfill advertising orders.We do not sell your personal contact information to third parties.
Tracking Data (IP, Browsing Activity)To analyze website traffic, optimize content, and provide advertisements relevant to local interests.This data is shared with third-party partners for ad serving and affiliate tracking, as explained below.

 

3. Disclosure Regarding Advertising and Tracking

 

Because we generate revenue by serving ads and compensating affiliates, we must be transparent about the tracking technology used:

A. Google AdSense (Third-Party Advertising)

We use Google AdSense to serve advertisements on our site.

  • Google uses cookies, including the DART cookie, to track your visits to our site and other sites on the internet to provide you with personalized ads that are relevant to your interests.

  • Opt-Out: You can opt out of the use of the DART cookie and personalized advertising by visiting the Google Ad and Content Network Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads.

B. Affiliate Program Tracking (Compensation)

We operate an Affiliate Program where local Real Estate Experts and Liaisons earn a commission for referring business advertising clients to us.

  • Affiliate Tracking: We use tracking cookies/pixels solely to attribute a referred advertising sale to the correct Affiliate for commission payout.

  • No PII Sharing: This tracking information is used exclusively for accounting and commission purposes. We do not share any of your Personal Identifiable Information (PII) like your name or email with our Affiliates.

 

4. Your Rights and Choices

 

  • Opt-Out of Personalized Ads: As noted above, you can opt out of Google’s use of personalized advertising cookies.

  • Opt-Out of Newsletters: You can unsubscribe from our email newsletter at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email we send you.

  • Cookie Management: You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service.

 

5. Contact Us

 

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

BestFoundLocal LLC Email: team@bestfoundlocal.com