Privacy Policy

At Watch Repair Specialist, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [Your Website URL] (the "Website"). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THE TERMS OF THIS PRIVACY POLICY, PLEASE DO NOT ACCESS THE WEBSITE.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you use the Website. This may include:

• Contact Information: If you contact us through a contact form or email, we may collect your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide.
• Business Listing Information: If you submit a business listing, we collect the information you provide, including business name, address, phone number, website, and other details.
• Account Information: If the Website allows user accounts (even for business listings), we collect information such as username, password, and email address during registration.

Information We Collect Automatically

When you access the Website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

• Log Data: Our servers automatically record information ("Log Data") created by your use of the Website. Log Data may include information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, the referring web page, pages visited, location, your mobile carrier, device and application IDs, search terms, and cookie information.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies (like web beacons and pixels) to collect information about your activity, browser, and device. Cookies are small data files stored on your hard drive or in device memory that help us improve our Website and your experience, see which areas and features of our Website are popular, and count visits. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Website.
• Analytics Data: We use third-party analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to help us measure traffic and usage trends for the Website. These tools collect information sent by your device or our Website, including the web pages you visit, add-ons, and other information that assists us in improving the Website. We collect and use this analytics information in aggregate form such that it cannot reasonably be manipulated to identify any particular individual user.

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Website.
• Respond to your comments, questions, and requests.
• Communicate with you about updates, changes, and new features of the Website.
• Send you technical notices, updates, security alerts, and support and administrative messages.
• Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with the Website.
• Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and other illegal activities and protect the rights and property of Watch Repair Specialist and others.
• Display business listings and related information to users of the Website.
• Personalize the Website and provide content and features that match user profiles or interests.
• Carry out any other purpose described to you at the time the information was collected.

How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties when we have your consent to do so.
• Publicly on the Website: Information you submit as part of a business listing (business name, address, phone number, website, etc.) will be publicly displayed on the Website.
• With Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors, consultants, and other service providers who need access to such information to carry out work on our behalf (e.g., hosting providers, analytics providers, email service providers). These service providers are authorized to use your personal information *only as necessary* to provide these services to us.
• For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information to a third party if (a) we believe that disclosure is reasonably necessary to comply with any applicable law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, (b) to enforce our agreements, policies, and terms of service, (c) to protect the security or integrity of the Website, (d) to protect Watch Repair Specialist, our customers, or the public from harm or illegal activities, (e) to respond to an emergency which we believe in good faith requires us to disclose information to assist in preventing the death or serious bodily injury of any person, or (f) to investigate and defend ourselves against any third-party claims or allegations.
• Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business to another company, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
• Aggregated or De-identified Data: We may share aggregated or de-identified information, which cannot reasonably be used to identify you.

Your Choices

You have several choices regarding your information:

• Cookies: Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. If you prefer, you can usually choose to set your browser to remove or reject browser cookies. Please note that if you choose to remove or reject cookies, this could affect the availability and functionality of the Website.
• Account Information: If user accounts are supported, you may update, correct, or delete your account information at any time by logging into your account. If you wish to deactivate your account, please contact us at [Your Contact Email Address], but note that we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
• Communications: You may opt out of receiving promotional emails from us by following the instructions in those emails. If you opt out, we may still send you non-promotional emails, such as those about your account or our ongoing business relations.
• Analytics: You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Security

We take reasonable measures to help protect your information from loss, theft, misuse, and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, while we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Children's Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or 16 in some jurisdictions). 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 at [Your Contact Email Address]. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: [Your Contact Email Address]