Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 7, 2026

FlaglerBusiness.com (“FlaglerBusiness,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect when you visit or use FlaglerBusiness.com, how we use that information, and the choices available to you.

By using FlaglerBusiness.com, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

Depending on how you use the website, we may collect information such as:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Business name and business information
Username and account information
Information submitted when creating, claiming, or updating a business listing
Messages or information submitted through contact or inquiry forms
Reviews, comments, photographs, and other content you voluntarily submit
Technical information such as IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and general website usage information

You are not required to provide personal information simply to browse publicly available business listings.

2. Business Listing Information

FlaglerBusiness.com is a local business directory. Business owners, representatives, users, and other sources may submit information about businesses listed on the website.

Business listing information may include business names, addresses, telephone numbers, websites, hours of operation, photographs, descriptions, categories, social media links, and other publicly available business information.

If you submit or claim a business listing, you are responsible for providing information that you have the right to submit and for keeping that information accurate.

3. How We Use Information

We may use information we collect to:

Operate and maintain FlaglerBusiness.com
Create and manage user accounts
Publish and manage business listings
Process listing claims and listing submissions
Respond to questions and requests
Communicate with users and business owners
Prevent fraud, abuse, spam, and unauthorized activity
Improve website functionality and performance
Monitor website usage and troubleshoot technical problems
Comply with applicable laws and legal obligations

We do not sell personal information to third parties for their own direct marketing purposes.

4. Google Maps and Google Places Information

FlaglerBusiness.com uses Google Maps Platform services, including Google Places services, to provide certain business information, maps, ratings, and reviews.

Information provided through Google Maps Platform may be subject to Google’s Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Google Places content displayed on FlaglerBusiness.com may include information such as business ratings, reviews, business details, and other place-related information.

Google may process information in accordance with its own policies and terms.

Google Maps and Google Places content displayed on FlaglerBusiness.com remains subject to Google’s applicable attribution and usage requirements.

For more information, please review Google’s applicable policies:

Google Maps Platform Terms of Service:
https://cloud.google.com/maps-platform/terms

Google Privacy Policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy

5. Google Reviews

Some business listings may display reviews and ratings obtained through Google Places services.

Google reviews are provided by Google and their respective authors. FlaglerBusiness.com does not create or independently verify those reviews.

Where Google reviews are displayed, FlaglerBusiness.com provides appropriate attribution and links to Google where available.

The ordering and availability of displayed Google reviews may be determined by Google and the services provided through Google Maps Platform.

6. Cookies and Similar Technologies

FlaglerBusiness.com may use cookies and similar technologies to provide essential website functionality, maintain user sessions, remember preferences, improve website performance, and understand how visitors use the website.

Some cookies may be provided by third-party services used by the website.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of portions of the website.

7. User Accounts

If you create an account on FlaglerBusiness.com, we may collect information necessary to create and maintain your account, such as your name, username, email address, and password.

Passwords are intended to be stored using appropriate security practices. You should keep your login credentials confidential and notify us if you believe your account has been accessed without authorization.

8. Business Listing Claims

If you claim a business listing, we may collect information necessary to evaluate and process the claim.

We may use submitted information to determine whether the person requesting a claim has an appropriate relationship with the business.

Claim information may be retained as necessary to administer the listing and prevent fraudulent claims.

9. Information Sharing

We may share information with service providers that help us operate the website, such as hosting providers, website technology providers, analytics services, security services, communication services, and other vendors necessary to provide website functionality.

We may also disclose information when reasonably necessary to:

Comply with applicable law
Respond to lawful requests from government authorities
Protect the rights, property, or safety of FlaglerBusiness.com, our users, or others
Investigate fraud, abuse, or security problems

10. Third-Party Services

FlaglerBusiness.com may contain links to third-party websites and services, including business websites, social media platforms, Google Maps, and other external services.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, content, or policies of third-party websites.

You should review the privacy policies of third-party services before providing them with personal information.

11. Data Security

We take reasonable measures designed to protect information maintained by FlaglerBusiness.com.

However, no website, server, or electronic transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

12. Data Retention

We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to operate the website, provide services, maintain business listings and accounts, resolve disputes, prevent abuse, comply with legal obligations, and otherwise fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

13. Your Privacy Choices

Depending on the information involved, you may request to:

Access personal information we maintain about you
Correct inaccurate personal information
Request deletion of personal information where appropriate
Request information about how your information is used

Some information may need to be retained when required by law, necessary for security, or needed to maintain the integrity of business listings and website records.

14. Children’s Privacy

FlaglerBusiness.com is not directed toward children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so that we can take appropriate steps.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time as FlaglerBusiness.com develops, new services are added, or legal and regulatory requirements change.

When changes are made, the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy will be updated.

16. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal information, or privacy practices on FlaglerBusiness.com, please contact:

FlaglerBusiness.com
Email: info@flaglerbusiness.com

This Privacy Policy is provided for general informational purposes and should be reviewed by qualified legal counsel for your specific business, website functionality, and applicable legal requirements.