Last Updated: February 18, 2026
1. Introduction Welcome to Aligned Local ("we," "our," or "us"). We operate the website https://alignedlocal.com (the "Site"), a directory platform dedicated to connecting conscious consumers with aligned local businesses. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us.
2. The Nature of a Directory (Public vs. Private Data) Please be aware that Aligned Local is a public directory service.
Public Data: Information you submit regarding your business (Business Name, Description, Address, Phone Number, Website, Social Links, and Photos) is intended for public consumption. By submitting this information, you authorize us to publish it on our Site, creating a public listing accessible to anyone on the internet.
Private Data: We protect your administrative contact information (such as your account password and payment details, if applicable). We do not display this information publicly.
3. Information We Collect We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us via our submission forms:
Identity Data: First Name, Last Name, Position/Title.
Contact Data: Email address, Phone number, Physical Address (City, State, Zip, Country).
Business Profile Data: Company Name, Business Category, Descriptions, Website URLs.
Visual Data: Main profile photos and gallery images uploaded by you.
Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, including IP addresses and browser types, collected via cookies and third-party tools (such as Google Maps APIs).
4. How We Use Your Information We use your data for the following purposes:
To Provide the Service: To create, publish, and maintain your business listing on our directory map and grid views.
To Verify Eligibility: To review your submission against our conscious business standards (e.g., Spiritual, Vegan, Wellness).
To Communicate: To send you administrative notifications regarding your listing status (e.g., "Approved," "Requires Edit").
Marketing (With Consent): If you opted in via our submission form, we may send you newsletters, SMS notifications, or updates about premium features. You may opt-out of these communications at any time.
5. SMS & Email Marketing (TCPA Compliance) By checking the marketing consent box on our submission forms, you consent to receive marketing text messages and emails from Aligned Local at the number and address provided. Consent is not a condition of any purchase. Message and data rates may apply. You can unsubscribe at any time by replying STOP to text messages or clicking the "Unsubscribe" link in emails.
6. Third-Party Sharing We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your private Personally Identifiable Information to outside parties. This does not include trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.
Service Providers: We use third-party platforms (such as GoHighLevel/LeadConnector and Google Maps) to process forms and display location data.
Legal Compliance: We may release information when we believe release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect ours or others' rights, property, or safety.
7. Content Rights & Photos You retain ownership of the photos you upload. However, by uploading them, you grant Aligned Local a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to display, reproduce, and distribute these images in connection with the directory and our marketing efforts. You warrant that you have the legal right to use and upload all submitted images.
8. User Control (Claiming & Deleting)
Claiming: Business owners may "claim" existing listings to update information or add premium features. Verification may be required.
Correction/Removal: You may request to edit or remove your listing at any time by contacting us at [Insert Support Email]. We will process removal requests within [X] business days.
9. Data Security We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. Your data is stored on secure servers and is accessible only by a limited number of persons who have special access rights to such systems.
10. Changes to This Policy We reserve the right to modify this privacy policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page.
11. Contact Us If there are any questions regarding this privacy policy, you may contact us at: Aligned Local | 1968 South Coast Highway, Suite 2237, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 | [email protected] | (949) 409-8020