Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Legit Identifier ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website legitidentifier.com (the "Service"). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the Service, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

• Account Information: Name, email address, password, and profile information
• Business Information: Company name, website, business address, and contact details
• Review Content: Reviews, ratings, and comments you post
• Communication Data: Messages and correspondence with us

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access the Service, we automatically collect:

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
• Log Data: IP address, access times, pages viewed, referring URL
• Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address
• Cookies and Tracking: Information collected through cookies and similar technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes:

• To provide, maintain, and improve the Service
• To create and manage your account
• To process and display your reviews
• To communicate with you about the Service
• To send you updates, newsletters, and marketing communications (with your consent)
• To respond to your inquiries and support requests
• To detect, prevent, and address fraud and security issues
• To analyze usage patterns and improve user experience
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Public Information

Reviews, ratings, and profile information you choose to make public will be visible to other users and may be indexed by search engines.

4.2 Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Service, such as hosting providers, email services, and analytics providers.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and store information. Types of cookies we use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the Service to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Service
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
• Security Cookies: Help detect and prevent security threats

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of the Service.

6. Data Security

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

• Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS
• Secure password hashing using Argon2
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication measures
• Monitoring for suspicious activities

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within a reasonable timeframe, except where we are required to retain certain information for legal purposes.

8. Your Rights and Choices

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

• Access: Request a copy of 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 portable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@legitidentifier.com.

9. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

11. Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

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 Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: