Plain-English summary: We run a local business directory. We collect minimal data to make it work. We don't sell your personal information. We don't run ad networks. Questions? Email support-local-businesses@polsia.app.
Support Local Businesses ("we," "us," or "our") operates a free public directory of local businesses across the United States, accessible at support-local-businesses.com. Our platform is built and operated by Polsia, Inc.
Our directory is built from publicly available business records. We aggregate data from:
This data is factual public record information about businesses — not personal individuals. If your business is listed and you believe the data is inaccurate, you can claim and correct it at any time.
When you browse the site, we collect:
We do not build personal profiles of visitors. We do not sell or rent visitor data to third parties.
When a business owner claims a listing, we collect:
This information is used solely to verify ownership and manage your listing. We do not share it with third parties except as required by law.
Paid placement tiers ($1/week, $5/month, $10/month Featured ⭐) are processed through Stripe. We never see, store, or process your card number — Stripe handles all payment data under their own Privacy Policy. We retain transaction records (amount, date, business ID) for billing and support purposes.
Developers and third-party agents may access business data via our paid API endpoints. API users:
We do not use your data for behavioral advertising. We do not sell personal information.
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to:
We do not sell personal information. To exercise any CCPA rights, email support-local-businesses@polsia.app with "CCPA Request" in the subject line.
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for processing your data is:
You have the right to access, rectify, erase, or port your personal data. To exercise these rights, email support-local-businesses@polsia.app.
Our service is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.
We use basic cookies for site functionality (session management, visitor analytics). We do not use advertising cookies, retargeting pixels, or third-party tracking scripts from ad networks. You can disable cookies in your browser settings; some site functionality may be affected.
Business listings may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.
We use industry-standard practices to protect the data we hold, including encrypted data transmission (HTTPS) and access controls. No system is 100% secure, but we take this seriously.
We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be noted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance.
Privacy questions, data requests, or concerns:
📧 support-local-businesses@polsia.app