Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1st January 2026

This Privacy Policy governs and applies to anyone accessing or using the website located at TheLocalSocial.co, including all related sub-brands, branch businesses, mobile applications, blogs, digital products, memberships, services, and any other websites or platforms now existing or created in the future (collectively, the “Site”).

This includes but is not limited to:

  • The Local Social

  • Local Eats Social

  • The Salon Social

All entities operate under the ownership and management of The Local Social.co (“The Local Social,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).

The Local Social respects your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we may collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and your rights regarding your information across all affiliated brands operating under our domain.

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

The Local Social (including Local Eats Social and The Salon Social) collects personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide through our Site, forms, purchases, email correspondence, applications, memberships, or other interactions.

Our hosting servers may also automatically collect general, non-identifiable information about visits to our Site, including:

  • IP addresses

  • Browser type

  • Device type

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on pages

  • Geographic location (city/state/country level)

This information is used for analytics, advertising optimization, and website performance purposes and does not personally identify you.

PERSONAL INFORMATION YOU MAY PROVIDE

We may receive and store information you knowingly provide to us, including but not limited to:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Billing and shipping address

  • Payment and transaction information (processed securely via third-party payment processors such as Stripe or Squarespace Payments)

  • Account login credentials (username/password)

  • Purchase history and membership activity

  • Information shared through social media interactions

  • Location or geographic data (if enabled on your device)

  • Business information (such as company name, industry, or service type)

  • Any additional information you choose to submit through forms, surveys, comments, testimonials, or correspondence

PURPOSE OF COLLECTION

We collect personal information across all brands under The Local Social to:

  • Process transactions and deliver products or services

  • Manage memberships, subscriptions, and accounts

  • Provide content, templates, resources, or services specific to your selected brand (The Local Social, Local Eats Social, or The Salon Social)

  • Communicate with you regarding your account, purchases, or inquiries

  • Improve our products, services, content, and website experience

  • Send marketing communications, updates, or promotions (you may opt out at any time)

  • Analyze trends, usage, and advertising performance

  • Comply with legal, accounting, or regulatory obligations

By using our Site, submitting forms, creating an account, making a purchase, or communicating with us electronically, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.

Sensitive information is handled with additional safeguards and in accordance with applicable laws.

RECORDKEEPING AND RETENTION

We may retain your personal information as reasonably necessary for:

  • Order processing and account management

  • Customer service and communications

  • Accounting, legal, and tax obligations

  • Marketing and promotional activities you have opted into

  • Improving our services and offerings

We only retain information for as long as necessary to fulfill these purposes unless a longer retention period is required by law.

MANAGEMENT & SECURITY OF YOUR INFORMATION

We take reasonable and appropriate measures to protect your personal information through secure systems, encryption where applicable, administrative safeguards, and trusted third-party service providers.

While we follow industry best practices, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

We may share limited personal information with trusted third-party service providers (such as payment processors, email marketing platforms, CRM systems, hosting services, analytics providers, and advertising platforms) solely for the purpose of operating our business and delivering services to you. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.

Information may be shared internally across our affiliated brands (The Local Social, Local Eats Social, and The Salon Social) for operational, marketing, and service delivery purposes.

LEGAL DISCLOSURE

We may disclose personal information if required to do so by law, court order, subpoena, or governmental request, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to:

  • Protect our rights or property

  • Protect users of our Site

  • Prevent fraud or misuse

  • Comply with legal obligations

In the event of a merger, acquisition, sale, restructuring, or transfer of assets involving any brand under The Local Social, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. Any successor entity will be bound by this Privacy Policy unless otherwise stated.

ACCESSING & UPDATING YOUR INFORMATION

You have the right to access, update, correct, or request deletion of your personal information, subject to applicable laws.

Requests may require identity verification and will be processed within a reasonable timeframe.

To make a request, please contact us using the information below.

THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

USER-GENERATED CONTENT

Any information you voluntarily share publicly (such as comments, reviews, testimonials, or social media interactions) may be visible to others and is not subject to this Privacy Policy once shared publicly.

The Local Social and its affiliated brands are not responsible for how others use information you voluntarily disclose publicly.

CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Our Site and services are intended for individuals 13 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will promptly delete it.

COOKIE POLICY

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies across all affiliated brands to:

  • Enhance user experience

  • Analyze site performance

  • Support advertising and marketing efforts

  • Personalize content and offers

Cookies may be session-based or persistent. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain functionality of the Site.

CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

📧 Email: contact@the-localsocial.co