Effective Date: February 23, 2026

Last Updated: April 3, 2026

 

1. Who We Are

 

ProofLocal LLC  helps local businesses turn real customer love into visible proof online. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, when we share it, and the choices you have.

 

If you have questions about this policy or how your information is handled, contact us at:

 

Email: info@ProofLocal.co

Business Name: ProofLocal LLC  / Dear Business Banquet

Mailing Address: 3045 Bloomington Ave S, #7132 MN 55408

 

2. What This Policy Covers

 

This policy applies to information collected through:

• the ProofLocal LLC  website

• nomination forms

• proof submission forms

• activation and checkout flows

• email communications

• customer support

• connected submission tools we use, such as video collection tools

 

Privacy notices should clearly explain why personal data is processed, how long it is kept, and who it may be shared with. 

 

3. Information We Collect

 

Depending on how you interact with ProofLocal LLC , we may collect:

 

Information you provide directly

• your name

• email address

• phone number, if you provide it

• business name and business contact details

• city, state, and related location details

• nomination details

• proof submission details, such as links, captions, comments, or other context

• payment and activation details

• support messages or other communications you send us

 

Media and submission-related information

 

If you submit a video or use a connected video collection tool, we may receive:

• the submitted video

• related transcript text, if available

• quotes or descriptive information derived from the submission

• permission and release details associated with that submission

 

Automatically collected information

 

We may collect certain technical information, such as:

• browser type

• device information

• pages visited

• referring page

• general usage information

• cookie and consent preferences

 

Some cookies and analytics tools require consent before they are set, while strictly necessary cookies do not. 

 

4. How We Use Information

 

We use information to:

• review nominations and proof submissions

• manage activations and subscriptions

• contact business owners when appropriate

• moderate submissions and maintain platform quality

• operate, improve, and secure the website

• provide customer support

• communicate about submissions, activations, or account-related matters

• create and organize approved proof assets

• generate internal summaries, drafts, or structured proof text from approved content where permitted

 

We do not automatically publish everything submitted to us. Submissions are reviewed, and public use depends on permission, moderation, and platform rules.

 

5. Submission Review, Permission, and Public Featuring

 

This part matters, so here it is plainly:

• Nominations and public submissions create evidence, not automatic public pages.

• Businesses do not become public profiles just because they were nominated.

• Public featuring of videos, quotes, screenshots, transcript-derived excerpts, or similar content requires review and the appropriate permission state.

• Transcript-derived content does not bypass moderation, owner confirmation, or featuring rules.

 

If you submit content, that does not automatically mean it will appear publicly.

 

6. Legal Bases for Processing

 

Depending on where you are located and how you interact with ProofLocal LLC , we may process information based on one or more of the following:

• your consent

• performance of a contract or steps requested before entering into one

• our legitimate interests in operating, improving, and protecting ProofLocal LLC

• compliance with legal obligations

 

Privacy notices should explain the basis for processing and inform people of their rights, including the right to withdraw consent where consent is used. 

 

7. Cookies and Similar Technologies

 

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• keep the site functioning

• remember preferences

• understand traffic and usage, where permitted

• improve the site experience

 

Not all cookies require consent. Strictly necessary cookies generally do not, but analytics, advertising, and many optional functionality cookies typically do. Optional cookies should not be set before valid consent is given. 

 

For more information, see our Cookie Notice.

 

8. When We Share Information

 

We may share information with:

• service providers who help us operate the site or business

• payment processors

• hosting or storage providers

• video submission or media-handling tools we use

• analytics providers, where consent allows

• legal or regulatory authorities when required

 

We do not sell personal information in the plain-English sense of “selling your data to random people for fun and profit.” If that ever changes, this policy should change too.

 

9. How Long We Keep Information

 

We keep personal information only for as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy, including:

• operating ProofLocal LLC

• reviewing submissions

• fulfilling activations

• resolving disputes

• meeting legal, accounting, or reporting obligations

 

Privacy notices should tell people how long data will be kept, or how retention is decided. 

 

10. Your Rights and Choices

 

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to:

• access your personal information

• correct inaccurate information

• request deletion in certain circumstances

• withdraw consent where consent is the basis for processing

• object to certain processing

• request a copy of information you provided

• complain to a data protection authority where applicable

 

Consent should be easy to withdraw, and privacy information should explain people’s rights clearly. 

 

To make a request, contact us at info@ProofLocal.co .

 

11. Data Security

 

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information. No method of transmission or storage is perfect, but we take security seriously and try not to do foolish things with people’s data.

 

12. International Users

 

If you access ProofLocal LLC  from outside the United States, your information may be processed in countries where privacy laws differ from those in your home country.

 

13. Changes to This Policy

 

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date and take other steps if required.

 

14. Contact

 

Questions, requests, or complaints can be sent to:

 

Email: info@ProofLocal.co

Accessibility Contact: info@ProofLocal.co

Mailing Address: 3045 Bloomington Ave S, #7132, Minneapolis, MN 55408

ProofLocal LLC  Cookie Notice — Starter

 

Effective Date: February 23,2026

 

1. What Are Cookies?

 

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. Some help the website function properly, while others help measure usage, remember preferences, or support embedded content and analytics. EU guidance distinguishes between cookies that are strictly necessary and those that require consent. 

 

2. How ProofLocal LLC  Uses Cookies

 

ProofLocal LLC  may use cookies and similar technologies for these purposes:

 

Strictly Necessary Cookies

 

These cookies help the website work properly. For example, they may support:

• security

• session management

• form flow

• basic site functionality

• consent preference storage

 

These cookies do not generally require prior consent when they are truly necessary for the service requested by the user. 

 

Optional Analytics Cookies

 

These cookies help us understand how people use the website so we can improve it.

 

We do not want optional analytics acting like they pay rent. They should wait until consent is given.

 

Optional analytics cookies should not be set before valid consent. 

 

Functional or Embedded Media Cookies

 

If we use embedded videos, maps, third-party forms, or similar tools, those tools may set cookies or similar technologies.

 

Where those cookies are not strictly necessary, they should only load after valid consent.

 

3. Your Cookie Choices

 

When you first visit ProofLocal LLC , you may be asked to choose whether to accept optional cookies.

 

You can:

• accept all optional cookies

• reject non-essential cookies

• manage preferences

 

Consent must be informed, affirmative, and as easy to withdraw as it is to give. 

 

4. How to Change Your Preferences

 

You can update your cookie preferences at any time by:

• emailing us at info@ProofLocal.co  , or

• adjusting your browser settings, where available

 

Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect site functionality.

 

5. Third-Party Cookies

 

Some third-party tools or embedded features may place cookies on your device. We recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie information of those providers as well.

 

6. Updates

 

We may update this Cookie Notice as our tools or practices change. When we do, we will revise the effective date above.

 

7. Contact

 

Questions about cookies or tracking on ProofLocal LLC  can be sent to:

 

Email: info@ProofLocal.co

ProofLocal LLC  Accessibility Statement — Starter

 

Effective Date: February 23,2026

Last Updated: April 3, 2026

 

Our Commitment

 

ProofLocal LLC  is working to provide a website experience that is accessible to as many people as possible.

 

We want people to be able to use our website with:

• a keyboard

• screen readers and other assistive technology

• captions or text alternatives where appropriate

• clear structure and readable content

• sufficient contrast and understandable forms

 

The U.S. Department of Justice says businesses open to the public must provide accessible web content under the ADA, and WCAG 2.2 is the current W3C accessibility standard commonly used to guide accessible web design. 

 

Our Current Goal

 

Our practical target is to support an accessible experience aligned with WCAG 2.2 Level AA as we build and improve the site. WCAG 2.2 organizes accessibility around four principles: perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust. 

 

Areas We Aim to Support

 

We are working to support:

• meaningful alternative text for important images

• clear headings and page structure

• form labels and error messaging

• keyboard navigation

• readable color contrast

• captions or transcripts for key video content when appropriate

• accessible links, buttons, and interactive elements

 

Ongoing Improvement

 

Accessibility is not a one-and-done task. We review and improve the site over time as content, features, and tools change.

 

That means some parts of the site may work better than others at any given moment. Glamorous? No. Honest? Yes.

 

Third-Party Content

 

Some third-party tools, embedded media, or external services may not be fully controlled by ProofLocal LLC . We still aim to choose tools thoughtfully and improve the experience where we can.

 

Need Help or Found a Barrier?

 

If you have difficulty using ProofLocal LLC  or need content in a different format, contact us and we’ll do our best to help.

 

Accessibility Contact: info@ProofLocal.co

General Contact: info@ProofLocal.co

 

When you contact us, it helps to include:

• the page or feature you were trying to use

• the issue you ran into

• the device or assistive technology you were using, if you want to share it

 

Feedback

 

We welcome feedback on the accessibility of ProofLocal LLC . It helps us find problems faster and fix what needs fixing.