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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 3, 2025

Follow the Fireflies, LLC (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share information when you access or use our website, FollowtheFireflies.com (the “Site”), including services involving customer data, a business directory, and media content.

By using our Site, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:
1.1 Personal Information

  • Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address

  • Account credentials such as username and password

  • Payment information (processed securely via third-party payment providers)

  • Preferences or communication choices

1.2 Business Directory Information

  • Business name, address, phone, email, and website URL

  • Business description, category, and operating hours

  • Media content such as images, logos, and promotional ads

  • User-generated reviews or ratings

1.3 Media Content

  • Photos, videos, and other content you submit to the Site

  • Metadata such as upload date, file size, and format

  • Content usage rights, including licensing information, if applicable

1.4 Technical and Usage Information

  • IP address, browser type, operating system, and device type

  • Website usage information including pages visited, time spent, and click patterns

  • Cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, operate, and improve our Site and services

  • Maintain and display the business directory and media content

  • Respond to inquiries, comments, or support requests

  • Process transactions and payments securely

  • Communicate updates, promotions, and relevant notifications

  • Analyze site usage to improve user experience and performance

  • Protect against fraud, unauthorized activity, and security breaches

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following situations:

  • Service Providers: With third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, payment processing, analytics, and email communications

  • Business Directory: Information provided for business listings may be publicly visible to other users

  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of us or others

  • Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or the sale of assets

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, pixel tags, and similar technologies to:

  • Enhance the Site’s functionality

  • Analyze traffic and user behavior

  • Customize content and advertisements

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit certain features of the Site.

5. Your Rights and Choices

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

  • Access & Correction: View and update your personal information

  • Data Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information

  • Opt-Out: Withdraw consent to marketing communications

  • Restriction: Limit certain uses of your information

To exercise your rights, contact us.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

Business directory and media content may remain on the Site unless a business requests removal in accordance with our policies.

7. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. Despite these measures, no system can guarantee absolute security.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we have collected information from a child, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

10. International Users

If you access our Site from outside [Country], your information may be transferred to and stored in countries with different data protection laws. By using the Site, you consent to such transfers.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted with an updated “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.

12. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us with the subject line: Privacy Policy Concern

Latest Revision: September 3, 2025

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