Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 17, 2025

At Leverage Local, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect the information you provide to us through our website https://leveragelocal.com and related services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information when you interact with our website or services:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number (including mobile number), and company name, typically submitted through our contact, inquiry, or text message opt-in forms.
  • Text Messaging (SMS) Data: If you opt in to receive text messages from us, we collect and retain your mobile number, a record of the date, time, and method by which you provided consent, and a log of messages sent to and received from that number.
  • Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data collected through cookies and analytics tools.
  • Payment Information: When you make a purchase or subscribe to a service, we process your payment information securely through Stripe. We do not store or have direct access to your full payment details.
  • Cookies & Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, analyze traffic, and enhance our SEO tools and website performance.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide, operate, and improve our website and services.
  • Respond to your inquiries and communicate with you.
  • Process transactions and manage billing through our payment partners.
  • Analyze usage patterns to optimize website performance and SEO results.
  • Send relevant updates, marketing communications, and service information (you can opt out anytime).
  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies.
  • Send text messages to mobile numbers that have opted in to receive them, as described in our SMS Terms & Conditions.

3. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and analytics tools to understand how visitors use our website.
 This includes third-party services such as:

  • Google Analytics (to measure traffic and performance)
  • SEO and marketing tools that help improve website rankings and functionality.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, doing so may limit certain features of the site.

4. Payment Processing

All payments are processed securely via Stripe.
 Stripe may collect and process personal and financial information as described in its own Privacy Policy: https://stripe.com/privacy.
 We do not directly store your credit card or bank details.

5. Data Retention and Security

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy.
 We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.

6. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.
 We may share your information only with:

  • Trusted third-party service providers (e.g., Stripe, analytics tools, hosting providers).
  • Authorities or legal entities when required by law.

Text Messaging (SMS) Data. Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties, excluding aggregators and providers of the text message services. We do not sell, rent, lease, or otherwise share mobile phone numbers or SMS consent records with third parties for their own marketing purposes. The only parties that receive this information are the messaging platform providers, aggregators, and mobile carriers necessary to deliver the messages you have requested.

All partners and service providers are required to handle your data securely and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.

7. SMS and Text Message Communications

Consent is separate and optional. If you provide your mobile number to Leverage Local, we will only send you text messages if you have separately and affirmatively opted in to receive them. Consent to receive text messages is never a condition of purchasing any product or service from us, and you may submit any form on our website without agreeing to receive text messages.

What we send. Opted-in recipients may receive text messages relating to appointment and strategy call scheduling and reminders, account and project updates, billing and service notifications, replies to inquiries you have sent us, and promotional messages about our local SEO and website services.

Message frequency. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.

How to opt out. You may withdraw your consent at any time by replying STOP to any message from us. You may also text QUIT, END, CANCEL, UNSUBSCRIBE, or REVOKE. You will receive a single confirmation message and will not receive further text messages from that program unless you opt in again. For assistance, reply HELP or contact us at info@leveragelocal.com or +1 312-574-3916.

Retention of opt-out records. If you opt out, we retain a record of your mobile number and your opt-out so that we can honor your request. This record is not used to send you messages.

How we protect this data. Mobile numbers and SMS consent records are stored on the same secured systems described in Section 6 of this policy and are subject to the sharing restrictions described in that section.

Full program details are available in our SMS Terms & Conditions.

8. International Data Transfers

Our services currently target users in the United States and Canada.
 If we expand internationally, we will ensure compliance with all applicable data protection regulations, including GDPR where relevant.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Access and obtain a copy of your personal information.
  • Request corrections or deletion of your data.
  • Opt out of marketing communications.
  • Withdraw consent for processing (where applicable).

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@leveragelocal.com.

10. Links to Other Websites

Our website may include links to external websites.
 Leverage Local is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at:

Leverage Local
21 S Evergreen Ave
2nd Fl
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
info@leveragelocal.com