Privacy Policy

When you use Bizz Factor to find and evaluate local businesses, we collect information to improve your experience:

• Account Information: Name, email address, and password when you create an account
• Search Data: Your search queries, location preferences, and category interests
• Review Content: Reviews, ratings, and feedback you submit about businesses
• Device Information: Browser type, IP address, device identifiers, and operating system
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, clicks, and navigation patterns
• Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address (we do not track precise GPS location)

• Personalize Results: Show relevant business recommendations based on your location and preferences
• Display Reviews: Publish your reviews to help other consumers make informed decisions
• Account Management: Maintain your account, saved businesses, and preferences
• Communications: Send service updates, security alerts, and optional marketing (with your consent)
• Analytics: Understand how users interact with our platform to improve functionality
• Fraud Prevention: Detect and prevent fake reviews, spam, and malicious activity

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data in these circumstances:

• Public Reviews: Your reviews and ratings are publicly visible (your display name is shown, not your email)
• Service Providers: Third parties who help us operate our platform (hosting, analytics, email delivery)
• Legal Obligations: When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

We use cookies and similar technologies to remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and analyze site traffic. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some features of our platform.

• Access & Update: View and edit your profile information at any time
• Delete Account: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Review Management: Edit or delete your submitted reviews
• Marketing Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from promotional emails via the link in each email
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Do Not Track: We currently do not respond to browser Do Not Track signals

We implement industry-standard security measures including SSL/TLS encryption, secure data storage, regular security audits, and access controls. However, no system is 100% secure, and we encourage you to use strong, unique passwords for your account.

Bizz Factor is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us to have it removed.