Privacy Policy – Click Local Digital Marketing Pro Hub

At Click Local (operated via clicklocaltools.com), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your business and personal data. This Privacy Policy details how we collect, utilize, process, store, and safeguard your information when you access and use our application suite.

1. Information We Collect

To provide our marketing analytics, Local SEO, and Google Business Profile management capabilities, we collect the following types of information:

Account & Contact Information: Name, email address, company name, login credentials, and profile preferences when you register or authenticate.
Google User Data (via OAuth 2.0): When you connect your Google Account, we access your basic profile info (email address, name, avatar) and authorized scopes (such as Google Business Profile / Google My Business API data, Google Ads metrics, or Google Search Console data) solely to provide the connected service features.
Business & Marketing Data: Business locations, addresses, phone numbers, customer reviews, operational hours, keyword tracking lists, competitor domains, and local audit metrics you input or manage.
Usage & Technical Logs: IP address, browser user-agent, session timestamps, device type, and system logs recorded for security verification, anti-abuse, and performance monitoring.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information exclusively for legitimate business and platform operations, including:

Providing, maintaining, and enhancing the features of the Click Local suite.
Enabling authorized management, auditing, and analytics for your Google Business Profiles and local search visibility.
Generating custom SEO audit reports, keyword rankings, and competitor benchmark dashboards.
Authenticating authorized users, securing session tokens, and preventing unauthorized access.
Responding to customer support requests and providing important platform notices.

3. Google API Services & Limited Use Disclosure

Google API User Data Policy Compliance

Click Local's use and transfer to any other app of information received from Google APIs will adhere to the Google API Services User Data Policy , including the Limited Use requirements.

No Sale of Google Data: We never sell, rent, lease, or monetize any data obtained through Google APIs.
No Generalized AI / Model Training: We do not use Google user data to train, develop, or improve generalized Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Learning (ML) models.
Limited Human Access: No human will read or inspect your Google user data unless you provide explicit consent for troubleshooting, it is required for security investigations, or it is mandated by applicable law.
Purpose-Bound Storage: Google OAuth tokens and related profile data are strictly used to perform the exact actions you authorize inside the Click Local dashboard (e.g., fetching profile metrics, posting business updates).

4. Information Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information or Google user data with third-party advertisers, data brokers, or marketing networks. Information is only shared under the following limited conditions:

Direct API Integrations: Exchanging data directly with official service providers (e.g., Google APIs) at your explicit direction and authorization.
Infrastructure Providers: Trusted cloud hosting and database providers operating under strict confidentiality and security agreements.
Legal Compliance: When strictly required by law, subpoena, or valid governmental authority.

5. Data Security & Storage

We implement industry-standard administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to secure your personal data and API tokens against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

All network communications are encrypted via modern SSL/TLS (HTTPS).
Sensitive tokens and authorization credentials are encrypted at rest using strong cryptographic standards.
Access to production databases is restricted to authorized systems with strict role-based access control.
We retain your data only for as long as your account remains active or as needed to provide our services.

6. Your Rights & Data Deletion

You have full control over your data stored within Click Local:

Revoke Google Access: You can revoke Click Local's access to your Google Account at any time by visiting your Google Account Security Permissions page.
Access & Export: You may request a copy of the personal information stored in your account.
Account & Data Deletion: You have the right to request the permanent deletion of your account, business records, and stored API tokens. To submit a deletion request, email us at clicklocalofficial@gmail.com. Requests are processed within 30 business days.

7. Cookies & Session Management

Click Local uses essential first-party session cookies and security tokens (CSRF protection) strictly necessary to maintain your logged-in state and protect against cross-site request forgery. We do not use third-party cross-site tracking cookies.

8. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect enhancements to our features or regulatory requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date". Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

9. Contact & Support

If you have any questions, inquiries, or privacy concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact our support team:

Click Local Tools Support
Application: Click Local Digital Marketing Pro Hub
Website: https://clicklocaltools.com
Email: clicklocalofficial@gmail.com