LocationScout Privacy Policy

At LocationScout, operated by Stellar Locations Inc., located at 456 Oak Avenue, Suite 200, Los Angeles, CA 90048, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services. Our data protection officer, Amelia Stone, can be reached at privacy@locationscout.com or 555-987-6543. This policy is effective as of January 1, 2025.
Information We Collect
We collect several types of information from and about users of our website, including:
- Personal Information: This includes your name, email address, phone number, postal address, and any other information you voluntarily provide when you create an account, submit a location listing, contact us, or subscribe to our newsletter.
- Usage Data: We automatically collect information about your interactions with our website, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and the dates and times of your visits.
- Location Data: With your consent, we may collect information about your precise or approximate location through your device settings.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities and preferences. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- To provide and maintain our website and services.
- To personalize your experience and provide tailored content and recommendations.
- To communicate with you, respond to your inquiries, and provide customer support.
- To send you newsletters, marketing communications, and promotional offers (with your consent).
- To analyze website usage and trends to improve our services.
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats.
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service.
Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with:
- Service Providers: We engage third-party service providers to assist with website hosting, data analytics, email marketing, and other services. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and only use it for the purposes we specify.
- Business Partners: We may share information with business partners, such as location owners and filmmakers, to facilitate connections and collaborations.
- Legal Authorities: We may disclose your information to law enforcement agencies, government officials, or other third parties when required by law or legal process.
- Affiliates: We may share information with our affiliates for business purposes.
- Other Users: If you submit a location listing, certain information, such as the location's name, description, and contact information, will be publicly visible on our website.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include:
- Using encryption to protect sensitive data during transmission.
- Implementing firewalls and intrusion detection systems.
- Regularly monitoring our systems for security vulnerabilities.
- Limiting access to personal information to authorized personnel only.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
Your Rights
You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
- Erasure: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
- Restriction: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information under certain circumstances.
- Portability: You have the right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to transmit it to another controller.
- Objection: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information for certain purposes, such as direct marketing.
- Withdrawal of Consent: If you have provided consent for us to process your personal information, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@locationscout.com. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. The criteria used to determine our retention periods include:
- The duration of your relationship with us.
- The nature of the information.
- Legal or regulatory requirements.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete the information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post any changes on our website and update the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
International Data Transfers
If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. The data protection laws of the United States may differ from those of your country. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
LocationScout
Stellar Locations Inc.
456 Oak Avenue, Suite 200
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Email: privacy@locationscout.com
Phone: 555-987-6543
California Residents - CCPA Rights
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have specific rights regarding their personal information. These rights include:
- The right to know what personal information is being collected about them.
- The right to know whether their personal information is sold or disclosed and to whom.
- The right to opt-out of the sale of their personal information.
- The right to access their personal information.
- The right to request deletion of their personal information.
- The right to equal service and price, even if they exercise their privacy rights.
To exercise your CCPA rights, please contact us at privacy@locationscout.com.
Data Processing Table
Activity | Data Collected | Purpose | Legal Basis | Retention Period |
---|---|---|---|---|
Account Creation | Name, Email, Password | Account Management | Contractual Necessity | Until Account Deletion |
Location Listing Submission | Location Details, Contact Info | Listing and Promotion | Consent | Until Listing Removal |
Newsletter Subscription | Marketing Communications | Consent | Until Unsubscription | |
Website Analytics | IP Address, Browser Type | Website Improvement | Legitimate Interest | 24 Months |
Customer Support | Name, Email, Inquiry Details | Issue Resolution | Legitimate Interest | 36 Months |