Privacy Policy — Connect Salone

Connect Salone ("we", "us", or "our") respects your privacy. This policy describes how we handle personal information when you use the Connect Salone mobile app and business portal (the "Service").

1. Information we collect

Information you provide

Account details — your email address and, optionally, your name and phone number.
Business listing details (for businesses) — business name, category, description, location, contact numbers, and photos.
Content — reviews, ratings, messages, and promotion materials you submit.

Information collected automatically

Usage data — how you interact with the Service, such as listings viewed and features used.
Approximate location (with your permission) — to show nearby businesses in the app.
Device information — basic technical data needed to operate and secure the Service.

2. How we use your information

To create and manage your account.
To display business listings and show relevant nearby results.
To review and publish listings, promotions, reviews, and photos.
To measure performance of promotions for businesses.
To improve, secure, and support the Service.
To communicate with you about your account or important updates.

3. What is shown publicly

Business listing information — including business name, category, description, location, contact details, photos, and approved reviews — is intended to be displayed publicly in the directory. Please do not include sensitive personal information in listing content or reviews.

4. Sharing your information

We do not sell your personal information. We share it only:

With service providers who help us operate the Service (for example, hosting and database providers), under appropriate confidentiality obligations.
When required by law, regulation, or valid legal process.
To protect the rights, safety, and security of Connect Salone, our users, or the public.

5. Data storage and security

We use reputable infrastructure providers and apply reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your choices and rights

You can review and update your account and listing information.
You can control location access through your device settings.
You can delete your account in the mobile app (Profile) or on the web portal (Account). Deletion soft-disables login, removes personal details, and may leave anonymized records such as review text or payment history. You can also contact us for access or correction requests.

7. Children

The Service is not directed to children under 18, and we do not knowingly collect their personal information.

8. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will revise the "Last updated" date above and, where appropriate, notify you within the Service.

9. Contact

For privacy questions or requests, email privacy@connectsalone.com.

This document is an initial template and should be reviewed by a qualified legal professional before publication.