How we use personal information.
Visitors to our website can access the home page and browse certain areas without revealing any personally identifiable information. We do track information provided to us by your browser, including the Web site you came from (known as the referring URL), the type of browser you use, the time and date of access, and other information that does not personally identify you (User Information).
Data Gathered
We automatically collect certain information through our web server, including your IP address and domain name. We Make It Local, Inc. (hereinafter WMIL) may use web server and browser information to individually customize its offerings and presentations.
Visitors requesting information about services or products on our Web sites are asked to provide contact information (Personal Information). On the Contact screen, we clearly label which information is required for the request. We do not use cookies, internet tags, beacons or other similar tracking devices. When you make an inquiry via our website, we request that you provide your name, email address and your question so we can properly respond. (We could also ask for telephone, title and company affiliation – more detailed, better organized for response.)
How Gathered Data is Used
The data gathered about visitors to our Web sites is used for product and service development and improvement activities. We also use it for market analysis. We may share aggregated, non-identifying information with our service providers, who are required to keep this information confidential and use it only to perform services on our behalf.
We do not sell any Personal Information for marketing or other purposes. We undertake no obligation to maintain the confidentiality of non-confidential data such as feedback, questions, comments or ideas you voluntarily provide to us via the “Contact” tab or similar features on our website. We reserve the right to use and disclose such non-confidential data as we deem appropriate. By voluntarily submitting feedback to us, you consent to these terms of use. You may contact us if you wish to review or change your personal information by using the “Contact” tab on our home page. Our website might contain links to other websites, including the websites of other companies. We expressly disclaim any responsibility for the content, security or privacy practices of those sites.
Buyer and Seller Data
Data Shared Between Buyers and Sellers
To facilitate transactions on our platform, certain information is shared between buyers and sellers.
This includes:
- Contact Details: Buyers and sellers will have access to each other’s contact information, such as names and email addresses, to communicate about the transaction, arrange shipping, and resolve any issues that may arise.
- Shipping Address: Buyers’ shipping addresses are provided to sellers to ensure accurate and timely delivery of purchased items.
- Transaction Details: Information regarding the transaction, such as the items purchased, transaction date, and price, is shared to assist in fulfilling orders and maintaining records.
Protection of Shared Data
The data shared between buyers and sellers is protected through the following measures:
- Access Controls: Only verified buyers and sellers can access transaction-related information. Users must log in to their accounts to view this data.
- Encryption: We use industry-standard encryption protocols to protect personal data during transmission between our site and users.
- Data Minimization: We limit the amount of data shared to only what is necessary for the transaction, ensuring that additional personal information is not disclosed without consent.
- Confidentiality Agreements: We require all users to adhere to our confidentiality agreements, ensuring that they use the shared information solely for transaction purposes and not for unauthorized activities.
- Monitoring and Audits: Our platform is regularly monitored and audited to prevent unauthorized access and to ensure compliance with our privacy and security policies.
By participating in transactions on our site, you consent to the sharing of necessary information with the relevant buyer or seller. If you have questions or concerns about how your data is shared, please contact us at help@wemakeitlocal.com.
User Rights Regarding Submitted Content
- Ownership: Users retain ownership of the content they submit, while granting us a license to use, display, and distribute the content on our platform.
- Editing and Deletion: Users may request to edit or delete their submitted content by contacting us at help@wemakeitlocal.com. We will make reasonable efforts to accommodate these requests.
- Reporting Violations: Users can report content that violates our guidelines by using the reporting features available on our platform or by contacting us directly.
Collection of Reviews and Ratings
- Voluntary Submission: Users can voluntarily submit reviews and ratings for products and services they have purchased or used. These submissions may include personal opinions, comments, and ratings.
- Required Information: When submitting a review, users may be required to provide certain information, such as a username or email address, to verify authenticity and maintain accountability.
Display of User-Generated Content
- Public Display: Reviews and ratings submitted by users are publicly displayed on our platform to provide valuable insights to other users. This content may be visible alongside your username or a display name of your choosing.
- Search and Visibility: User-generated content may be searchable and can appear in search results within our platform or on external search engines.
Choices and Access to Personal Data
Depending on your country of residence, you may have the right to request access to your personal information, receive a copy in a portable format, update or correct this information, or request its deletion, subject to certain exceptions. Details and options for accessing this information are listed below. We respond to all requests that we receive from individuals who wish to exercise their data protection rights in accordance with applicable data protection laws. To submit any requests, or if you have questions or concerns, you should contact WMIL at help@wemakeitlocal.
Data Security
WMIL has implemented technical, administrative and physical security measures that are designed to protect User information from unauthorized access, disclosure, use and modification. Please be aware that, despite our best efforts, no security measures are completely foolproof or impenetrable.
WMIL regularly reviews our security and privacy practices to enhance them as necessary to help ensure the integrity of our systems and your Personal Information. We only partner with security companies that meet and commit to our security standards. While we cannot guarantee that loss, misuse or alteration of data will not occur, we use reasonable efforts to prevent this.
It is also important for you to guard against unauthorized access to your Personal Information by maintaining strong passwords and protecting against the unauthorized use of your own computer or device.
Data Transfer
WMIL operates globally so it may be necessary from time to time to transfer your information internationally. In particular, Personal Information will likely be transferred to and processed in the United States where many of our central databases operate. The data protection laws of other countries, including the United States, may not be as comprehensive as those in your country. However, we take reasonable steps to ensure your privacy is protected. By using the WMIL website(s), you consent to your information being collected, used and transferred as set forth in this Privacy Statement.
Changes to this Privacy Statement
WMIL reserves the right to update this Privacy Statement at any time. If we plan to make material changes to any of our privacy policies or practices with respect to how we use Personal Information, we will provide prominent advance notice of any material changes to this Statement, such as posting a notice on our website(s), or sending you an email, before they take effect so you are always aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances, if any, we disclose it. Please review our Privacy Statement periodically to see recent changes. Your continued use of any of our WMIL website(s) after notice of changes means that you consent to the updated Privacy Statement.
Notice to California Residents
If you are a California resident, California Civil Code Section 1798.83, known as the “Shine the Light” law, permits users who are California residents to request information regarding the disclosure of your personal information by WMIL to third parties for the third parties’ direct marketing purposes in the preceding calendar year and the names and addresses of those third parties. Requests may be made only once a year and are free of charge. To make a request, please email us at help@wemakeitlocal.com. In your request, please specify the particular product or service and website to which your request or inquiry pertains
Privacy and Security Concerns
If you have any questions about this Privacy Statement, the practices, or your dealings with WMIL, or if you wish to receive a printed version of this Privacy Statement, please contact us:
We Make It Local, Inc.
23840 80TH Ave.
Walcott, IA 52733
Attn: Diana Gasper
Email: help@wemakeitlocal.com
Choice/Opt Out
You can opt out of receiving future communications at any time. To opt-out of email communications, follow the “unsubscribe” links included at the bottom of email communications or send an email to optout@wemakeitlocal.com.
Use of “Do Not Track Signals”
To provide an optimal, personalized experience, WMIL does not respond to pre-set web browser “Do Not Track” requests. Users may follow the opt-out instructions provided herein if they wish not to be tracked, however, WMIL may not be able to provide the same services and offerings without tracking.
Legal basis under EU General Data Protection Regulation for processing personal information of EU residents.
This section applies to any personal data collected by WMIL from EU residents under the GDPR. Where you have consented to data processing, your consent provides the legal basis to process your Personal Information. You have the right to withdraw consent at any time. Please note that your withdrawal of consent to collect and process your Personal Information will not affect the lawfulness of processing your Personal Information based on your consent before you withdrew your consent.
We may also process your Personal Information on the basis of contractual necessity to fulfill a contract we have with you. For example, we process your credit card details when you provide them in order to use our services or to buy our products.
We may also process your Personal Information on the basis of our legitimate interests, including in providing and improving the services or products WMIL offers. For example, WMIL has a legitimate interest in understanding your contact history so we can assess your question and respond. We use your Personal Information to improve our services and products and ensure our systems are safe and secure and we do so as it is necessary to pursue your and our legitimate interests to protect against fraud, spam and abuse.
Where we rely on legitimate interests to process your Personal Information, you have the right to object to such processing (meaning that you can ask us to stop). You can use the links referenced above, or follow our Cookie Policy, to control certain ways in which we process your data. You can also contact us to object to other forms of processing. Please refer to the legal information links at the bottom of our home page for additional information regarding the terms of use of our website.