Location Scout Pro

Location Scout Pro Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Location Scout Pro ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose information from and about you when you use our website, locationscoutpro.com (the "Site"), and our services (collectively, the "Services"). By using our Services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Data Collection

We collect several types of information from and about users of our Services, including:

• Personal Information: This includes information that can be used to identify you, such as your name, email address, phone number, and postal address. We collect this information when you register an account, request information, or contact us directly. For example, if you submit a contact form on our Contact page, we'll collect your name, email address, and the contents of your message. Similarly, if you're a location owner listing a property with us, we collect detailed property information.
• Usage Data: This includes information about how you use our Services, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, the pages you visit, and the links you click. We collect this information automatically through cookies and similar tracking technologies.
• Location Data: With your consent, we may collect precise location data from your device to provide location-based services, such as displaying nearby filming locations. You can control the collection of location data through your device settings.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activity and preferences. These technologies help us personalize your experience, analyze website traffic, and target advertising. You can manage your cookie preferences as described in our Cookies Policy.
• Payment Information: If you use our Services to make or receive payments (e.g., for location rentals), we may collect payment information, such as your credit card number or bank account details. We use a secure third-party payment processor to handle this information, and we do not store your payment information on our servers.

2. Data Usage

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Providing and Improving Services: We use your information to operate, maintain, and improve our Services, including personalizing your experience, troubleshooting technical issues, and developing new features.
• Communicating with You: We use your information to communicate with you, such as responding to your inquiries, providing customer support, and sending you updates about our Services. We may also send you promotional emails about new filming locations or special offers, but you can opt out of receiving these emails at any time.
• Personalization and Advertising: We use your information to personalize your experience and to target advertising to you. For example, we may show you filming locations that are relevant to your interests or send you promotional emails about locations that are similar to ones you have viewed in the past.
• Analytics and Research: We use your information to analyze how our Services are used and to conduct research. This helps us understand user behavior and improve our Services.
• Legal Compliance: We may use your information to comply with applicable laws and regulations. For example, we may be required to disclose your information in response to a court order or subpoena.
• Facilitating Transactions: To process location rental bookings, we share necessary details between the location owner and the renter, ensuring smooth coordination and fulfillment of the agreement. This may include contact information and specific requirements for the filming project.

3. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include:

• Encryption: We use industry-standard encryption technologies to protect your information when it is transmitted over the Internet.
• Access Controls: We restrict access to your information to authorized personnel only.
• Regular Security Assessments: We conduct regular security assessments to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.
• Data Minimization: We only collect and retain the information that is necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, while we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

4. Cookie Policy Details

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them). Here's how we use different categories of cookies:

1. Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable you to navigate the site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, some services cannot be provided.
2. Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as which pages you visit most often and if you experience any errors. This information helps us improve the performance and design of our website. We use tools like Google Analytics to analyze this data.
3. Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember your preferences (such as your language or region) and provide enhanced features. They may also be used to provide services you have requested, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog.
4. Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies are often placed by third-party advertising networks.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, but please note that doing so may affect your ability to use certain features of our website. To learn more about how to manage cookies, please consult the documentation for your browser.

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Privacy Policy.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We share your information with third-party service providers who help us operate our Services, such as hosting providers, payment processors, and email marketing services. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and to use it only for the purposes for which we disclose it to them.
• Business Partners: We may share your information with business partners who offer products or services that may be of interest to you.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if we are required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request, such as a court order or subpoena.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring company.
• With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties with your consent.

6. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under the age of 13, we will take steps to delete the information as soon as possible.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

8. Your Rights

You have the following rights with respect to your information:

• Access: You have the right to access the information we hold about you.
• Correction: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information we hold about you.
• Deletion: You have the right to request that we delete your information.
• Objection: You have the right to object to the processing of your information.
• Restriction: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your information.
• Portability: You have the right to receive your information in a portable format.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.

9. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on our website and update the "Effective Date" at the top of this Privacy Policy. Your continued use of our Services after the effective date constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

10. Contact Information for Privacy Inquiries

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

Location Scout Pro
Attn: Privacy Officer
5484 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 120
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (310) 555-3456

We have appointed Amelia Stone as our Data Protection Officer (DPO). If you have any specific concerns related to data protection, you can directly contact Amelia at [email protected].