1. Information We Collect

When you use LocalServicesMatcher, we may collect the following information:

Location Information: ZIP code and city/state to match you with local service providers
Contact Information: If you choose to contact a provider, your contact details may be shared
Usage Data: How you interact with our platform, including pages visited and services searched
Device Information: Browser type, IP address, and device identifiers

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Connect you with relevant local service providers in your area
Improve our matching algorithm and user experience
Communicate with you about our services
Analyze platform usage and performance
Comply with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing

We share your information only in the following circumstances:

With Service Providers: When you request to connect with a provider, we share your contact information and service needs
With Service Partners: Third-party tools that help us operate our platform (analytics, hosting, etc.)
Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate our platform and improve your experience. We do not use cookies for advertising, retargeting, or cross-site tracking.

Types of Cookies We Use:

Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality, such as remembering your session and preferences. These cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g., Google Analytics). We use this data solely for improving our platform, not for advertising purposes.
Functional Cookies: Remember your location preferences when you use the geolocation feature.

What We Do NOT Use:

❌ Advertising or marketing cookies
❌ Retargeting or remarketing pixels
❌ Cross-site tracking technologies
❌ Third-party advertising networks

Managing Cookies:

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect site functionality. Most browsers allow you to:

View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
Block third-party cookies
Block all cookies from specific sites
Delete all cookies when you close your browser

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit aboutcookies.org.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your information (subject to legal obligations)
Opt-out of marketing communications

7. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

10. Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@localservicesmatcher.com
Address: LocalServicesMatcher LLC, 123 Main Street, San Antonio, TX 78205