Privacy Policy
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in three primary ways: (A) information you provide directly, (B) information collected automatically, and (C) information from public sources.
A. Information You Provide Directly
This may include: account registration details (name, email address, username, password), business listing claim information, classified ad details, job posting information, profile details or community activity, messages, comments, or posts, uploaded images, videos, or media, and form submissions such as “Contact Us,” “Claim This Listing,” or reporting forms. You are responsible for the accuracy of the content you submit.
B. Information Collected Automatically
When you access the Website, we may automatically collect information such as IP address, device information, browser type, operating system, pages visited, referring URLs, time spent on the site, and approximate geo-location based on IP. We may use cookies or analytics tools to better understand how users interact with the Website and to improve performance and security.
C. Information From Public Sources
For business listings, we may import publicly available business information such as business name, address, phone number, website, and publicly posted business details. This information is used to populate initial business profiles that owners may later claim.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to provide, operate, and maintain the Website; allow users to post classifieds, jobs, and business listings; allow users to create profiles and interact with the community; display user-generated content; improve website functionality and security; process “Claim This Listing” requests; communicate with users regarding account or support matters; moderate and respond to reports of inappropriate content; and detect and prevent spam, fraud, or misuse. We do not sell your personal information.
3. How Your Information Is Shared
A. Publicly Shared Content
Any content you publish—such as classified ads, job postings, comments, business listings, and community activity feed posts—may be publicly visible to all users and visitors.
B. Service Providers
We may share limited data with trusted service providers necessary to operate the Website, such as hosting providers, analytics tools, email service providers, and security or spam-prevention tools. These providers are required to protect your information and use it only for the services they perform.
C. Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required to comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests; to enforce our Terms & Conditions; to protect the safety, rights, or property of LocalSuburbs.com, AdverGroup, LLC, our users, or the public; or to detect, prevent, or address fraud, security, or technical issues.
4. User-to-User Interactions
LocalSuburbs.com does not participate in or oversee communication or transactions between users. Any personal information you share with another user is provided at your own risk. We do not control how other users may use, store, or handle information you provide to them, and we are not responsible for these independent actions.
5. Offline Transactions
LocalSuburbs.com does not process payments or financial transactions. Any transaction initiated on the Website must be completed offline, directly between the parties involved. For your safety, we strongly recommend meeting at a local police department or other designated safe-exchange location. LocalSuburbs.com and AdverGroup, LLC are not responsible for fraud, losses, theft, injuries, disputes, or any harm resulting from user meetups or transactions. Users assume full responsibility for their own safety.
6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies, pixel tags, and analytics tools to improve website performance, analyze user behavior, remember user preferences, and prevent spam or security threats. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features of the Website may not function correctly if cookies are disabled.
7. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no website, server, or internet transmission is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. Users submit information at their own risk.
8. Data Retention
We retain information as long as necessary to provide services, maintain user accounts, fulfill legal or regulatory obligations, and resolve disputes. Certain content or data may remain in backups or archives for a period of time after account closure or content removal, subject to our data retention practices and legal requirements.
9. Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access your data, request correction of inaccurate information, request deletion of your data, restrict certain processing, request a copy of your information, or withdraw consent where processing is based on consent. To submit a request, contact us using the information provided in Section 12. We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests.
10. Business Listings & “Claim This Listing”
If you claim a business listing, you may be asked to provide verification information proving your association with the business. By submitting verification, you consent to our retention and review of that information. Claiming or managing a listing does not create any partnership, employment, or agency relationship between you and LocalSuburbs.com or AdverGroup, LLC.
11. Children’s Privacy
LocalSuburbs.com is not intended for children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information through the Website, please contact us immediately so that we can take appropriate steps to remove such information.
12. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to make a data-related request, or need assistance with your account, you may contact us at: Local Suburbs Support Managed by AdverGroup, LLC AdverGroup Web Design 2021 Midwest Road, Ste 200 Oak Brook, IL 60523 847-401-6733 https://localsuburbs.com https://www.advergroup.com
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Website after any changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the changes, you must stop using the Website. By using LocalSuburbs.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy.