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Privacy Policy

Effective date: January 1, 2025 · Last updated: January 1, 2025

Overview

PermitLocal ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website at needhomepermit.pages.dev. This privacy policy explains what information we collect when you visit our site, how we use it, and your rights and options regarding that information.

We take your privacy seriously and are committed to being transparent about our data practices. PermitLocal is an informational website supported by Google AdSense advertising. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit PermitLocal, our website host and analytics services automatically collect certain information about your visit, including:

This information is collected in aggregate and is used to understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it. We do not use this information to identify individual users.

Information You Provide

PermitLocal does not require you to create an account or provide any personal information to use the site. If you contact us by email, we collect your email address and the content of your message. We use this only to respond to your inquiry.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

PermitLocal uses cookies and similar tracking technologies for the following purposes:

Analytics (Google Analytics)

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics places cookies on your browser that collect anonymized information about your visit. This data helps us understand which pages are most helpful and how to improve the site. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Advertising (Google AdSense)

PermitLocal displays advertisements provided by Google AdSense. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site and other sites on the internet. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and other sites on the internet.

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings or by visiting aboutads.info. Even if you opt out of personalized ads, you may still see ads — they just won't be personalized to your interests.

Behavioral Analytics (Microsoft Clarity)

We use Microsoft Clarity to understand how users interact with our pages — including heatmaps and session recordings. Clarity may capture some personally identifiable information but anonymizes it per Microsoft's privacy standards. You can learn more at Microsoft's Privacy Statement.

How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

We do not use your information to send unsolicited emails, build marketing profiles, or share with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

Third-Party Services

PermitLocal uses the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:

Data Retention

We retain analytics data for up to 26 months. Email communications are retained for as long as they are relevant and then deleted. We do not collect or retain any payment information.

Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information:

Children's Privacy

PermitLocal is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, contact us and we will delete it promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we'll update the "Last updated" date at the top. Continued use of the site after any change constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

Questions about this privacy policy? Contact us at hello@permitlocal.com.