Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 12/02/2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to Local Service Directories LLC (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.hvacdealerlocator.com and use our services.
Important Note: We strictly do not sell your personal information to data brokers, marketing agencies, or unauthorized third parties.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide our services, process subscriptions, and improve your experience.
A. Information You Provide to Us
Contractors/Service Providers: When you subscribe to our directory, we collect your business name, contact person, email address, phone number, license number, and billing information.
Homeowners/Users: If you use our contact forms or search features, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and project details (e.g., “AC repair needed”).
B. Payment Information (Stripe)
We use Stripe to process monthly and yearly subscription fees for contractors.
We do not store your credit card numbers on our servers.
All payment data is securely processed directly by Stripe.
By making a payment, you agree to Stripe’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
C. Automatically Collected Data
When you visit our site, we may collect non-personal technical data such as your IP address, browser type, and operating system to help us fix bugs and improve site performance.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your data solely for the following purposes:
To Facilitate Services: Connecting homeowners with HVAC contractors.
To Process Payments: Managing contractor subscriptions via Stripe.
To Communicate: Sending subscription receipts, account updates, or service inquiries.
To Verify Compliance: Checking contractor license validity (as applicable).
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We only share data in the following limited circumstances:
Service Fulfillment: If a homeowner requests a quote or service, the information they provide (e.g., name, issue description) is shared with the specific contractor(s) they are attempting to contact.
Service Providers: We share necessary data with trusted third-party tools (such as Stripe for payments or our email hosting service) solely to operate our business. These providers are contractually obligated to keep your data confidential.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, such as in response to a subpoena or to protect our legal rights.
5. Security of Your Data
We implement industry-standard security measures, including SSL encryption (Secure Socket Layer), to protect your personal information during transmission. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Cookies
We use cookies (small text files) to improve your experience (e.g., keeping you logged in). You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some site features may not function properly.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
Access the personal information we hold about you.
Request the Correction of inaccurate data.
Request the Deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements).
Opt-Out of future communications.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at customerservices@hvacdealerlocator.com.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to third-party websites (e.g., contractor websites). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any site you visit.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Local Service Directories LLC
Email: customerservice@hvacdealerlocator.com
Address: 1209 Mountain Road Pl NE Ste N
Albuquerque, NM 87110, USA