🛡️ Privacy Policy — Local Bee

Last Updated: January 2025

Local Bee (“we”, “our”, “us”) provides digital marketing services and a coupon network platform designed to help local businesses connect with nearby customers.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you interact with our website, apps, WhatsApp tools, or services.

By using Local Bee, you agree to the terms described here.

🔹 1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

A. Information You Provide Directly

From shop owners:

Name, shop name & details
Email, phone number
Business address
Coupon details (titles, codes, expiry, terms)
Any marketing-related information you share

From customers:

Name (optional)
Phone number (if they opt-in)
Coupon usage interactions

B. Automatically Collected Information

Device type (mobile, desktop, browser type)
IP address & approximate location
Pages viewed & click activity
Time spent on the platform

C. Third-Party Tools

We may use tools like Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or CRM systems to improve performance and customer experience.

🔹 2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide and improve Local Bee services
Display shop offers, coupons, and deals
Verify and publish business listings
Communicate with shop owners about updates or support
Send customers local deals they opt-in for
Analyze usage to improve our platform
Prevent fraud or misuse of coupons
Maintain accurate reporting for shop owners

We never sell your personal data to third parties.

🔹 3. Sharing Your Information

We may share information only in the following cases:

With your permission
With trusted service providers who help us operate (hosting, analytics, messaging tools)
With partner stores, only if you opt-in to receive offers
For legal compliance, if required

We do not share data for advertising purposes outside Local Bee’s ecosystem.

🔹 4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Local Bee uses cookies to:

Improve website performance
Remember your preferences
Analyze visitor interactions
Provide smoother experiences on mobile and web

You can control cookies from your browser settings.

🔹 5. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect all data stored with us, including:

Encrypted storage on secured servers
Limited access to sensitive information
Regular monitoring of our systems

However, no online platform is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

🔹 6. Your Rights

Users and shop owners can request:

Access to their data
Correction of inaccurate information
Deletion of their data
Opt-out from marketing messages

🔹 7. Children’s Privacy

Local Bee is not designed for users under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

🔹 8. External Links

Our platform may contain links to store social pages or websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

🔹 9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. Updated versions will be posted with a new “Last Updated” date.