Privacy Policy

FindBookNow ("we", "our", "us") operates findbooknow.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

1. Information We Collect

• Visitor Data: IP address, approximate location (city/state), browser type, device type, pages visited — collected automatically
• Business Listing Data: Business name, phone number, WhatsApp, email, address, photos, description — provided by you when listing
• Account Data: Email address and encrypted password for login
• Usage Data: How you use the website, search terms, categories viewed

2. How We Use Your Information

• To display your business listing to nearby customers
• To show relevant local businesses to visitors based on their location
• To send you performance reports and account notifications
• To verify business listings and prevent fraud
• To improve our platform and fix technical issues
• To display Google AdSense advertisements to visitors

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. Your business contact details (phone, WhatsApp, website) are displayed publicly on your listing so customers can reach you. We share data only:

• With service providers who help us operate (hosting, analytics)
• When required by Indian law or legal process
• To protect rights and safety of users

4. Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits. You can opt out at Google Ads Settings.

5. Cookies

We use cookies to remember your location preference, login session, and language. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work correctly.

6. User-Generated Content

Business listings, photos, and information submitted by businesses are publicly visible. We are an intermediary platform under Section 79 of the Indian IT Act and are not responsible for accuracy of user-submitted content.

7. Data Security

Passwords are encrypted using bcrypt. JWT tokens secure your login sessions. We use HTTPS encryption for all data transmission. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure.

8. Data Retention

Visitor logs are retained for 90 days. Business listing data is retained as long as the account is active. You may request deletion by contacting us.

9. Your Rights

• Access the data we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your account and data
• Withdraw consent for data processing

10. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.

11. Contact