Privacy Policy

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Last Updated: May 2025

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information when you access or use our Service. It also explains your privacy rights and how the law protects you.

By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of your data in accordance with this policy. We use your personal information to provide and enhance our Service.

Interpretation & Definitions

Interpretation

Words with capitalized first letters have meanings defined under the conditions below. These definitions apply whether the terms appear in singular or plural.

Definitions

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

• Account: A unique account created for you to access our Service or parts of it.
• Business: As defined by the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), this refers to MAP RANKS as the entity that collects and determines the purpose and method of processing personal data of California consumers.
• Company: Referred to as “the Company”, “We”, “Us”, or “Our” in this policy, MAP RANKS is the entity responsible for data collection. Under the GDPR, the Company is the Data Controller.
• Country: Refers to the United States of America.
• Consumer: Under the CCPA, this means a natural person who is a California resident—either currently residing in the U.S. or temporarily outside it.
• Cookies: Small files placed on your device that store browsing data and preferences.
• Data Controller: Under the GDPR, the Company that determines the purposes and methods of processing personal data.
• Device: Any device capable of accessing the Service, such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet.
• Do Not Track (DNT): A browser setting promoted by U.S. authorities that allows users to prevent tracking of their online activity.
• Personal Data: Information that can identify an individual.
  

  • Under GDPR, this includes identifiers like name, ID number, location, and more.
  • Under CCPA, this includes information that identifies or could be linked to you directly or indirectly.

• Sale: As per the CCPA, this refers to the exchange of personal data for monetary or other valuable consideration.
• Service: Refers to the MAP RANKS website and all its offerings.
• Service Provider: Third-party individuals or companies that process data on our behalf to support the Service. Under GDPR, these are considered Data Processors.
• Usage Data: Information collected automatically through your interaction with the Service, such as pages visited or time spent on the site.
• Website: Refers to www.localgmbranking.com.
• You: The individual accessing or using the Service, or the business/legal entity represented by that individual.

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