Privacy Policy
How ListYourBusiness.us collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our free USA business directory.
ListYourBusiness.us ("we," "our," or "us") operates a free USA business directory connecting local customers with businesses across America. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services. By using ListYourBusiness.us, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information that you provide directly to us, information collected automatically when you use our site, and information from business listings created on our platform.
Information You Provide
- Name, email address, and phone number when you create an account
- Business details when you submit a listing — name, address, phone, website, photos, and description
- Messages and enquiries sent through contact forms
- Reviews and ratings you submit for businesses listed on our platform
Information Collected Automatically
- IP address, browser type, and device information
- Pages visited, time spent on site, and referring website
- General location data based on IP address
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To display and operate your business listing on our directory
- To connect local customers with relevant businesses in their area
- To respond to enquiries, support requests, and account-related communications
- To improve our website, services, and user experience over time
- To send updates about your listing or account when necessary
- To detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, or technical issues
3. Business Listing Information
When you create a free business listing on ListYourBusiness.us, the following information becomes publicly visible to anyone browsing our directory:
- Business name, address, and phone number
- Website URL and business description
- Photos uploaded to your listing
- Business category and operating hours
- Customer reviews and ratings left on your listing
Your account email and password remain private and are never displayed publicly on your listing.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve site functionality and understand how visitors use our directory. Cookies help us remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and analyze site traffic patterns.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect certain features of our website, such as staying logged into your account.
5. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
- With service providers who help us operate our website, such as hosting and analytics providers
- When required by law, legal process, or government request
- To protect the rights, property, or safety of ListYourBusiness.us, our users, or the public
- In connection with a business transfer, merger, or acquisition
6. Third-Party Services
Our website may use third-party tools for analytics, hosting, and site functionality, including services such as Google Analytics and content delivery networks. These third parties have their own privacy policies governing how they handle data, and we encourage you to review them.
Our directory may also include links to external business websites listed on our platform. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.
8. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Object to or restrict certain processing of your information
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
9. Children's Privacy
ListYourBusiness.us is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and regulatory reasons. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please reach out to us.