An important focus of the website www.bestlisting.org is protecting users' right to privacy. We have put in place a privacy compliance framework that makes it easier for users to access their personal data and exercise their right to privacy in order to ensure this.
Our privacy policy's main goal is to give you all the information you need to know about the different kinds of data we collect, how we use it, and all the options you have for how we use it. We have put in place a comprehensive privacy policy that covers everyone who uses our services. We have summarized the key points of this policy in the section below to make it easier to understand. Please direct the person who is a resident of California to our California privacy notice.
When you use Our Services, we gather specific information about your usage habits, how you engage with the content, websites you visit, and technical specifications of the system and device you use to access the services. This means that if you use our "click to call" feature, we may collect and store your phone number for a period of three months.
This data is gathered for a number of purposes, such as website upkeep, service delivery, quality improvement, statistical analysis, and payment-related issues concerning our business partners, which include affiliates, suppliers, and customers.
Personal information will only be disclosed in response to legal requirements or when it is thought necessary to provide Our Services. It is highly advised that individuals familiarize themselves with our extensive privacy policy, since it is legally enforceable.
Privacy Policy
Updated last on May 20, 2021
Our Privacy Policy seeks to make clear the methods by which www.bestlisting.org ("we", "our", or "us") collects data about users of the Site, its features, subdomains, and services. "Our Services" refers to all of the content, products, elements, or services that we make available through the website. The headers in this policy are not interpretative by nature; they have been purposefully arranged to make browsing more efficient. It is expected that the help offered would make it easier for the user to understand and navigate the Privacy Policy.
We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time, and we may do so independently of outside pressure. If changes are made, we will publish the updated Privacy Policy on our website along with the date of the most recent update, which will be prominently displayed at the bottom. You acknowledge and agree to the updated Privacy Policy by using or interacting with the Site, including any further downloads or access gained after the changes. If there are any significant changes, users will be notified as soon as possible by appropriate channels, like a notice posted on the website, and at least seven (7) days' notice before the changes take effect. The amendments will become effective seven (7) days after the notification is published.
One essential component of the Terms of Use is the Privacy Policy. Should any terms not be specified in the Privacy Policy, their meanings shall be ascribed to them as expressly indicated by the terms.
Data protection laws are followed in the handling and use of personal information. The following legal justifications—one or more of which apply—are frequently used when handling personal information:
The execution of a contract (2.1). By using Our Services, you specifically request that we provide them to you in accordance with our published Terms of Use. It could be required to handle certain Personal Information, like your IP address, in order to accomplish this.
2.2. Rightful Intentions. The use of the Personal Information gathered through our services is permitted for legitimate business purposes, such as enhancing user experiences, carrying out analytics, stopping fraudulent activity, and guaranteeing security measures.
2.3. Accountable Entities. In certain situations, obtaining personal data could be required to carry out legal or regulatory obligations, like responding to user complaints or giving information to regulatory bodies.
Consent (2.4). Sometimes it will be required to obtain your express consent before processing and using your personal information for new services. These services could involve things like making a user profile, participating in product reviews, receiving personalized offers, and subscribing to newsletters. In the event that the lawfulness of this processing depends on your consent, you may withdraw your consent by clicking the link that is provided. We will get in touch with you as needed after verifying your request.
We employ a variety of techniques to gather data about your interactions and usage when you use Our Services.
3.1. Details You Give Us. Certain Personal Information may be required of you in order for you to utilize certain features and services on Our Services. Creating a user profile, offering product or service reviews, signing up for newsletters, and receiving marketing materials are a few examples of possible actions that go under this category. We will proactively and voluntarily ask for your consent before sharing this information. We may further collect certain Personal Information as described in the next section if you agree to our privacy policy.
Any data that can be used, either alone or in combination with other information, to uniquely identify an individual is considered "Personal Information" for the purposes of this Privacy Policy. This could contain a range of information that can be used to identify a person, like their complete name, email address, phone number, home address, and other contact details. The legal jurisdiction and the usage of the data may have an impact on whether or not an IP address is classified as personal information. This decision is dependent on the IP address that was assigned from the user's device through their ISP. If personal information is discovered, it will be protected and handled carefully. However, user identification will not be achieved through the use of this technique.
3.1.1. Third-Party Forms and Services: We offer a wide range of services, such as evaluating and appraising outside businesses, trademarks, and companies that we refer to as "Partners," along with their individual products. Our Partners may from time to time offer you opportunities, resources, and services. You might be given the option to voluntarily and with your consent fill out an online form that presents these to you. The information you provide on this form will help to expedite your interaction with the relevant Partner ("Lead").
Please click on the relevant Partner icon or tab to obtain more details about a Partner or Product, or to initiate a transaction with a Partner. You will reach a Landing Page as a result of this activity. The Partner is the owner and operator of this webpage, and it might also be accessible through other internet portals. On the Landing Page, users could be asked for specific information, including Personal Information like their name, email address, and phone number—collectively, "Landing Page Info."
It is crucial to recognize that the Partner in charge of the Landing Page immediately collects the data that is submitted on it. As a result, the Partner's own privacy policy and data collection practices will apply to the information provided. To fully comprehend how your Personal Information is collected and used, it is highly recommended that you review the privacy policies of the relevant organizations.
3.1.2. Make Contact. We reserve the right to request the disclosure of certain Personal Information, such as the user's name and email address, when a user contacts us through one of our various communication channels, including an online form, email, feedback form, or reporting feature on Our Services. As stated in sections 4 and 5 of this Privacy Policy, the information you have provided and the particulars of your inquiry will be used to address your request and accomplish our legitimate business goals.
3.1.3. Newsletters,blogs, polls, and advertising. A wide range of features are offered by our services, such as a blog forum, reviews, and articles on the Services, Partners, Products, and relevant industry verticals. People can also choose to participate in surveys, promotional activities, and newsletter subscriptions. The management of these operations might be handled by the service provider directly or by services from outside parties that the provider has hired. People who engage in different activities, like leaving comments in a blog forum, signing up for a newsletter, or filling out a survey, could be asked for Personal Information, like their name and email address. The previously mentioned information will be shared with a third party and will be subject to both our privacy policy and the third party's privacy policy. Rest assured that the data you provide will only be utilized for the purposes for which it was provided.
3.1.4. User reviews and profiles. Requests for the creation of a user profile for our services or an assessment of our partners are both available. This will make it possible for you to provide additional details about yourself, which will help us provide a more personalized experience.
3.2. Information We Collect from You. The following approaches are used to collect data about how Our Services are used and interacted with:
3.2.1. Device Information: Information about device characteristics is collected to enable smooth delivery and improve language, region, and time zone compatibility. The data that will be gathered includes the type of device, the operating system and version, the language and version, and user agent information such as the browser type, version, and screen resolution.
3.2.2. Interactions and Usage: We gather information on user interactions and use to improve and efficiently administer our Services. Additionally, our affiliates and partners receive this information. Users' access to Uniform Resource Locators (URLs) from both inside and outside the system is gathered, and their actions while using the Services—such as views and clicks—are also monitored. In addition, we gather information about the day and time that users access the site, as well as the exact moment that users click and view pages.
3.2.3. Log Files: We gather information from server log files and tracking technology (such pixel tags) on our services to examine trends, keep tabs on user activity, and assess how users engage with our offerings. This information includes the internet protocol (IP) addresses that are assigned by the internet service providers to the devices of their customers. IP addresses are gathered for specific reasons and for a limited amount of time. First, the information is utilised to determine the user's geographic location, including their nation, region, and language. This allows us to offer our services to users in a language that is appropriate for their region and corresponds with their mother tongue. Automated procedures are then employed to examine IP addresses and find any instances of dishonest behavior.
3.2.4. Similar Technologies and Cookies. Technologies for anonymous internet tracking, such as "cookies," "web beacons," and "pixel tags," may be used in our services by us or by other service providers. A little electronic file that is downloaded to a user's computer when they visit a website is called a cookie. When a user returns to the website, cookies help the website recognize and identify the particular browser they are using. This allows the website to remember and save user preferences along with relevant data about their interactions with Our Services. Users can elect not to accept any cookies at all or to be notified each time a cookie is sent to their web browser. However, this could also result in the deactivation of specific features or services on the website, which would restrict your ability to access specific features.
A pixel tag is an embedded tool on websites that can be used to track and monitor user involvement, including actions like reading and accessing emails, where applicable. It frequently works best when combined with cookies.
Please refer to our Cookie Policy for a more thorough explanation of the specific cookie types that are utilized as well as how we use tracking technologies and cookies on Our Services.
3.3. Data that we obtain from other sources. To ensure that operations run smoothly, our services cooperate with external entities including Partners, affiliates, and other organizations. Information can be obtained from multiple sources, such as an internal user identity generator and an overview of user actions like clicks, purchases, views, form fills, or phone conversations.
Customers can easily access some services offered by our platform instantly by using the click-to-call feature. In such cases, the participation of outside providers might make it possible to facilitate call forwarding, monitoring, and reporting. For this reason, it is conceivable that we may obtain the phone number that was used to initiate communication for a limited time, without any personal information. This data is exclusively utilized to facilitate efficient communication with our Partners and referrals. However, any further use of your data is absolutely limited to what you specifically authorize.
When using Our Services, Users are not required to give Us Their Personal Information. Engaging in this activity is entirely voluntary. You agree to abide by the Privacy Policy and any related information practices by choosing to utilize our services. Please do not use Our Services if you disagree with this.
Although using certain services may require disclosing certain personal information, the choice to use these services is ultimately up to the user. Should a person have already revealed Personal Information, they are free to withdraw consent at any time. Please refer to the previously supplied section 8 for further information on the procedure for withdrawing consent and opting out.
The purpose of gathering Personal Information, often called "your Information," is to provide Our Services and improve their general quality. The information that is provided is used for a variety of purposes, including making it easier for users to interact with our services, improving their overall quality, keeping an eye on recommendations and adverts, confirming users' identities and stopping fraud, responding to user questions and other correspondence, and authenticating and validating users' access to and use of our services.
Third parties are not given access to personal information unless the following situations exist:
6.1. Data Storage and Security Platforms ("Data Platforms"); User information is stored and managed through the use of third-party cloud and storage services, commonly referred to as "Data Platforms." This suggests that the information the user provides or transmits is shared with other businesses throughout the world, including the United States, for data storage or other processing needs. Visit their official website at https://aws.amazon.com/privacy/ to view the privacy policies of a number of organizations, including Amazon Web Services. We comply with applicable data protection laws by implementing strong privacy safeguards and data security standards on the Data Platforms we use for our operations. But it's important to recognize that their practices and guidelines are solely governed by their own privacy regulations.
Social media networks (6.2). Certain information that cannot be immediately connected to your identify may be disclosed to social media platforms like Facebook and LinkedIn for marketing and operational purposes. These platforms have the power to collect personal information on their own and may combine it with the information we offer, provided that you give your explicit consent. We have no control, knowledge, or authority over the privacy policies of the relevant social media sites, over which the disclosure of personal information is dependent. Residents of California are legally entitled to use their right to decline to participate in data sharing, as explained in section 9 of our Privacy Notice.
6.3. Different Parties. The third-party organizations that assist us in running our business, such customer care agents and companies that offer email or phone administration services, may receive the information you submit. These organizations additionally aid with the examination of user conduct and the improvement of our offerings. It is mandatory for the service providers to furnish their own privacy policies, which we guarantee are given to consumers during their usage of their services. In situations where you receive services from outside companies, it is a good idea to carefully review these guidelines. These entities may be located in any location around the globe, including the precise location of their servers.
6.4. Implementation. If sharing Personal Information with third parties is thought to be beneficial or necessary, it may be done. These actions may be justified by a number of factors, such as compliance with relevant laws, rules, court cases, or government requests; investigation of possible violations of our terms of use; detection, avoidance, or resolution of fraud or security issues; and defense of the property, rights, or welfare of www.bestlisting.org , our affiliated companies, you, and/or the public.
6.5. Products and Partners. Those who would prefer more information on a certain service can utilize our Online Form. You may provide your personal information to a partner or product that best suits your needs by filling out this form. The partner will be able to get in touch with you and give you the information you need thanks to this. Please be aware that, depending on the data you enter in the Online Form, our partners may choose to get in touch with you first. We don't have much control over what our partners communicate with you because they each have their own privacy policies that can be different from ours. It's also important to keep in mind that our partners could be spread out over different parts of the world.
6.6. Purchase, Disposition, or Insolvency. If www.bestlisting.org or any of its affiliated entities decides to divest all or a portion of its assets, or if it is acquired by or merges with another organization, there is a chance that the Personal Information and other data collected or received by the aforementioned entities will be transferred or assigned. In situations such as these, the company collecting the data will have to guarantee the protection of your rights in compliance with the laws that apply in your country and be transparent about its data handling practices.
Non-personal information may be shared with third parties under certain circumstances and for specific types of organizations. It is possible for third-party companies to offer services and features on our behalf or for their own gain. The integration of third-party features, services, or technology on our site permits companies like Tableau and Google Analytics to collect data while users are using or accessing it. This information is gathered by tracking user activity on our services, which includes a variety of activities like clicking, scrolling, moving, and typing in addition to page content.
These third-party technologies may employ their own cookies in order to perform their functions, and each works in accordance with its own privacy rules. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for further details about cookies. Go to the given link to learn more about how Google uses cookies. You can click the provided link to opt out of Google Analytics.
Links to other websites, materials, or digital resources (collectively, "Third Party Properties") that are not directly under our control may be found on this website. Websites that are connected to the relevant entity are included in the Third Party Properties. The information will be shared with the third party if the user decides to use the links offered and divulge personal information on the specified Third-Party Properties. It is important to note that agreements may exist between www.bestlisting.org and its affiliated organizations and these third parties for the receipt or sharing of such data and Personal Information. It should be noted that neither the data collection procedures utilized by these third parties nor their privacy policies apply to Third-Party Properties and Products. It is strongly advised that you carefully read the terms and conditions and privacy statement of any Third-Party Property you wish to use or interact with.
Based on the explanations provided in this Privacy Policy, users are given the option to decide whether or not to give us their personal information. No matter where they now reside, people have the right to exercise their entitlements with regard to their personal information. This phenomena is relevant in the following situations:
8.1. Tracking technologies and cookies. By changing their web browser's settings, users can limit or reject the usage of cookies on the website or third-party services. Section 2.1.1 of the current agreement has more information on this subject.
8.2 If necessary, you should review your Personal Information carefully, make any necessary changes, or formally request that it be removed from our systems. Please see Section 2 of the previously mentioned text for further information.
9.1. Rights of EU Data Subjects. The GDPR is followed in the gathering, handling, and storing of personal data.
As a user residing in the EU, you can choose from the options listed below:
Canada, 9.2. By sending an email to [email protected], Canadian citizens can request information about how their personal information is shared with third parties for the purpose of direct marketing.
9.3. Information About California Residents' Privacy. In certain situations involving their data, California residents may be governed by California law. This is an additional element of our main privacy policy that may apply to your situation. Residents of California are granted specific rights regarding their personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). If they meet the legal requirements, Californians are entitled to the following rights.
We take many precautions to protect the information that is transferred, processed, and stored on our website and computer systems since data security is very important to us. In order to ensure the security of its data collection and processing processes, the website regularly evaluates them and uses SSL encryption. Data is protected during transmission and storage by using third-party services that abide by recognized information security standards and certifications. In order to efficiently manage and limit staff access to sensitive data, our company has also put in place monitoring systems and access controls.
However, it is crucial to recognize that due to the widespread nature of the global network, complete protection against unauthorized access or other security issues cannot be ensured, even with the installation of these protections. As a result, it is impossible to guarantee that our systems and services will never be compromised by security issues.
Our services are not intended for those under the age of sixteen. A policy that our organization has put in place expressly prohibits the collection of Personal Information from those who are younger than sixteen. If Personal Information is unintentionally obtained from someone under the age of sixteen, swift and appropriate action will be taken to remove this information. Should you have any suspicions that we may be in possession of such information, please email [email protected].
It is possible for your Personal Information to be transferred to a country outside of your home country or country of origin. It is plausible that certain nations might not offer a comparable level of protection for your personal data in comparison to your home country. For example, the information you have may be transferred to the United States. When information is shared with third-party contractors for processing, contractual measures are utilized to ensure appropriate protection.
You specifically consent to the use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy, which includes the transfer of data to other nations, including the United States, by using our services and providing us with your Personal Information.
We take great pride in our Services' unwavering commitment to always adapting to changing customer needs and upholding the best privacy practices available in the sector.
Our privacy statement is clear and concise. Please feel free to contact us at [email protected] with any questions. Additionally, residents in the United Kingdom may use the website https://ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint/ to submit a complaint to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).