PRIVACY POLICY

Introduction

Local Media Works ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website localmediaworks.com and its subdomains. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or use our services.

By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not access the site.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

When you interact with our website, you may voluntarily provide personal information including:

• Name, email address, and phone number (via contact forms)
• Company name, business challenges, and project details (via consulting inquiry forms)
• Market or service area location (via local business inquiry forms)
• Budget range and project timelines (optional fields on consulting inquiry forms)
• Messages and conversation content submitted through our chat widget (powered by AnyChat.one)

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including:

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type, operating system, and device information
• Pages viewed, time spent on pages, and navigation paths
• Referring website or source that brought you to our site
• Date and time of each visit

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and provide the services you request
• To communicate with you about projects, proposals, and ongoing work
• To improve our website, content, and services based on usage patterns
• To send occasional business updates or resources you have opted in to receive
• To protect against fraud, unauthorized access, or other illegal activity
• To comply with applicable laws and legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

Third-Party Services

We use a limited number of third-party services to operate our website and business. These services may collect or process data on our behalf:

• AnyChat.one — powers our live chat widget. Messages you send through the chat are processed by AnyChat.one's systems. Please review their privacy policy for details on how they handle data.
• Google Analytics — collects anonymous website usage data to help us understand how visitors interact with our site. Google Analytics uses cookies and may transfer data to Google servers. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
• Google Fonts — serves the typefaces used on our website. Google may log your IP address when fonts are loaded. See Google's Privacy Policy for details.
• Hosting Provider — our website is hosted on servers that may log standard web server access data (IP address, request time, pages accessed).

Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect usage data. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser.

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the website but will not prevent you from accessing our content.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Contact form submissions and chat messages are retained for the duration of any resulting business relationship and for a reasonable period afterward for reference and legal compliance.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect and how it is used, the right to request deletion, and the right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights. We do not sell personal information as defined under the CCPA.

European Visitors (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you may have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, and the right to object to processing. Our legal basis for processing your data is your consent (provided when you submit a form or initiate a chat) and our legitimate business interests.

Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any website you visit.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please reach out through our contact page.

Local Media Works
Atlanta Metro Area, Georgia