Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you use our services, we may collect:

• Name and email address (for account creation and communication)
• Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
• Contact preferences and subscription settings
• Communication history with our support team

Business Data

We collect business information from publicly available sources, including:

• Business names, addresses, and phone numbers from Google Maps
• Email addresses extracted from company websites using deep website crawling (Playwright)
• Decision-maker data including roles and names from company websites
• Google Maps ratings, reviews, and business hours
• Social media profile links (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X)
• Website URLs and basic company information
• Other publicly available business data from government and regulatory databases

Technical Information

• IP address and browser information
• Usage data and analytics
• Cookies and tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide real-time Google Maps searches and business data extraction
• Enrich business data with emails and decision-maker information from company websites
• Process payments and manage your credit-based subscription (via Stripe)
• Track credit consumption and manage your monthly credit allocations
• Queue and process multiple searches for Growth and Scale plan users
• Deliver search results and allow CSV/XLS export of unlocked data
• Communicate with you about your account, searches, and our services
• Improve our services and develop new features (like email verification)
• Provide and maintain our lead generation services
• Process payments and manage your subscription
• Deliver personalized lead lists based on your criteria
• Communicate with you about your account and our services
• Send you marketing communications, including product updates, launch announcements, promotional offers, and newsletters
• Improve our services and develop new features
• Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

3. Data Sources and Third-Party Services

Our lead generation service relies on various third-party sources and services:

• Google Maps and business directory platforms for real-time business searches
• Company websites (publicly accessible pages including contact, about, and team pages)
• Social media platforms (public business profile links)
• Third-party payment processors for secure payment handling
• Government and regulatory databases (publicly available business information)
• Email verification services (coming soon)

All data we collect comes from publicly available sources. We do not access private or password-protected information. Changes to third-party terms or availability may affect our service.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third parties who help us operate our business (payment processors, hosting providers, analytics services)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• Consent: When you have given us explicit consent to share your information

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure payment processing through certified providers
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and employee training

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Marketing Communications and Email Preferences

When you create an account or subscribe to WebLeads, you consent to receive marketing communications from us. These may include:

• Product updates and new feature announcements
• Service launch dates and availability notifications
• Promotional offers and special pricing
• Newsletters and educational content about lead generation
• Company updates and industry insights

You can manage your email preferences or opt-out of marketing communications at any time by:

• Clicking the unsubscribe link in any marketing email
• Contacting our support team

Please note that even if you opt-out of marketing emails, you will continue to receive essential service-related communications such as account notifications, billing information, password resets, and important service updates that are necessary for the operation of your account.

7. Your Privacy Rights

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

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Restriction: Request limitation of processing in certain circumstances

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

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on our website. These may include:

• Essential cookies for website functionality
• Analytics cookies to understand how you use our site
• Marketing cookies for personalized content (with your consent)

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

9. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Generally:

• Account information: Retained until account deletion or 30 days after cancellation
• Payment information: Processed through Stripe and retained as required for tax and legal purposes
• Credit history: Retained for billing purposes (monthly credit allocations and consumption)
• Search results: Cached temporarily for active searches, then unlocked based on available credits
• Lead data: Real-time extraction, not stored long-term - fresh data on every search
• Usage data: Typically retained for 24 months for analytics and service improvement

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:

Email: aleksander@webleads.site

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.