1. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly when you create an account, build a professional profile, or contact us:
- Account data: name, email address, password (hashed), and account preferences.
- Profile data: business name, bio, specialties, location, portfolio items, certifications, hourly rate, and other information you choose to make public.
- Usage data: pages viewed, searches performed, interactions with listings, IP address, browser type, and device information collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies.
- Payment data: billing information is processed and stored by our payment provider (Stripe). We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.
2. How We Use Information
- To operate and maintain the LocalAISource directory.
- To display professional profiles in search results.
- To process subscription payments and manage accounts.
- To send transactional emails (account confirmations, billing receipts, profile updates).
- To improve our platform through aggregated, anonymized usage analytics.
- To respond to support requests and communicate about your account.
3. Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
- Public profiles: Information you add to your professional profile is displayed publicly on the directory.
- Service providers: We use third-party services (hosting, payment processing, analytics) that may process data on our behalf under strict data-protection agreements.
- Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, or legal process.
4. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including encrypted data transmission (TLS), hashed passwords, and restricted access to personal data. While no system is 100% secure, we take reasonable precautions to protect your information.
5. Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for authentication, remembering preferences, and understanding how you use the platform. You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may limit certain functionality.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Correct inaccurate information on your account or profile.
- Delete your account and associated data (subject to legal retention requirements).
- Export your profile data in a portable format.
- Opt out of non-essential communications.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the address below.
7. Data Retention
We retain account data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes (e.g., billing records).
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify registered users of material changes via email. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance.
9. Contact
For privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at: karl@buildwithmsg.com
LocalAISource is operated by Manufacturing Solutions Group.