Privacy Notice
Last Updated: January 2025
1. Scope
This Privacy Notice ("Notice") is designed to help you understand how OpenDataUSA ("we" and/or "us") may collect, use, share or otherwise process information that relates to you ("personal information").
This Notice applies to information that we collect both online and offline. This includes information gathered on websites that expressly link to this Notice ("Sites"), in connection with our data offerings ("Data Products") and other services (collectively, the "Services").
2. Personal Information We Collect
The personal information we collect varies based on our relationship with you and how you use our Services. We may collect information you provide directly, information gathered automatically when you use our Services, and information from other sources and third parties, such as publicly available data.
2.1 Personal Information You Provide to Us Directly
- Your Communications with Us: We may collect personal information including your name, email address, and message content when you contact us or request information about our Services.
- Search Criteria: When using our Services to search for individuals, you may provide specific details such as names, phone numbers, or addresses relevant to your search.
2.2 Personal Information Collected Automatically
We, along with third parties that provide content, advertising, or other functionalities on our Services, may use cookies, pixel tags, local storage objects and other technologies ("Collection Technologies") to automatically collect information during your use of our Services:
- Internet or Other Electronic Network Activity Information: This includes your Internet Protocol (IP) address, pages you visit, content and links you engage with, and other usage information.
- Device Information: Browser or device information, cookie identifiers, and other unique identifiers.
- Geolocation Information: Approximate location data derived from your IP address.
2.3 Personal Information Collected from Other Sources
We may obtain personal information about you from various sources and third parties. These sources include publicly available information and data suppliers. The types of information we collect from these sources includes identifiers, property or business data information, and other publicly available data.
3. How We Use Personal Information
We use personal information for a variety of purposes, including:
- To develop and provide our Data Products and Services
- To provide access to and maintain our Sites
- To respond to or notify you when you contact us
- To personalize your experiences with us
- For research and analytical purposes
- For marketing and advertising purposes
- For our business purposes
- For legal and safety purposes
4. How We Disclose Your Personal Information
We disclose your personal information to third parties for various business purposes. The categories of third parties with whom we may share your personal information include:
- Service Providers: Third-party service providers and vendors that assist us in providing our Services
- Customers: Individuals and other third parties who use our Data Products and Services
- Professional Advisors: Lawyers, auditors, and insurers, when necessary
- Business Partners: Partners with whom we jointly offer products or services
- Advertising Partners: Third-party advertising partners through our Services
5. Collection Technologies Preferences
You can manage the personal information we collect through Collection Technologies:
- Opt-Out Preference Signals: You may opt out by broadcasting an Opt-Out Preference Signal, such as the Global Privacy Control (GPC)
- Browser Controls: Adjust your browser preferences to stop or restrict Collection Technologies
- Device Controls: Opt-out of personalized advertisements on mobile applications
6. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your state of residence, you may have certain privacy rights:
- Request to Know: Request confirmation of whether we are processing your personal information
- Request to Delete: Request that we delete personal information we maintain about you
- Request to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
- Request to Opt-Out: Opt out of certain activities involving your personal information
It is important to understand that our Data Products use publicly available information. If you request to opt out of the sale of your personal information, we will try to apply your request to the publicly available information we collect, as a courtesy. However, this will not remove the data from its original source.
7. Security of Your Information
We implement various security measures designed to protect information. Internet transmissions are subject to inherent security risks.
8. Retention of Personal Information
We store personal information we collect as described in this Notice for as long as you use our Services, or as necessary to fulfill the purpose(s) for which it was collected, provide our Services, resolve disputes, establish legal defenses, conduct audits, pursue legitimate business purposes, enforce our agreements, and as permitted by applicable laws.
9. Children's Information
Our Services are intended for users who are 18 years of age or older.
10. Third Party Websites/Applications
The Services may contain links to other websites/applications and other websites/applications may reference or link to our Services. These third-party services are operated independently. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of each website and application you may interact with.
11. Changes to Our Policy
This Notice may be revised from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when this Notice was last revised.
12. Browser Privacy Settings
Most web browsers offer privacy features including "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals and cookie management options. You can adjust these settings in your browser preferences.