Last updated: October 11, 2026
Welcome to Local Divine (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We operate the website https://localdivine.com, which helps people discover local businesses, restaurants, places to visit, city guides, events, travel ideas, and local updates across India.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit our website, submit business information, contact us, or enquire about advertising and paid listings.
By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information.
A. Information You Provide
When you contact us, submit a business, or enquire about advertising, you may provide:
- Name and contact person’s name
- Business name and business category
- Email address and telephone number
- Business address, city, state, and postal code
- Website URL and Google Maps link
- Business description, services, products, photographs, and logo
- Advertising preferences, budget, and campaign duration
- Any additional information you include in your message
Please avoid submitting sensitive personal information unless it is necessary for your enquiry and we have a lawful reason to process it.
B. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit Local Divine, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device and operating system information
- Pages visited and links clicked
- Referring website or source
- Date, time, and duration of visits
- General usage and website performance information
We may use cookies and similar technologies to collect some of this information, subject to applicable consent requirements.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve Local Divine
- Review and process business submissions
- Respond to enquiries and support requests
- Communicate about paid listings, advertising, and sponsored features
- Publish relevant business information when appropriate
- Improve website content, usability, and performance
- Measure website traffic and understand visitor behaviour
- Detect spam, fraud, abuse, and security issues
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our website policies
We will not use your contact information for unrelated marketing purposes where consent or another lawful basis is required and has not been obtained.
3. Business Listings and Public Information
Local Divine may publish business information to help visitors discover local services and establishments.
Depending on the information provided and its intended purpose, published details may include:
- Business name and category
- Business address and service area
- Public business telephone number and email address
- Website and social media links
- Business description, services, and opening hours
- Business photographs, logos, and other submitted materials
Some business information may already be publicly available or may be supplied by the business itself.
Please do not submit private personal contact details or images unless you have the necessary permission. We may review, edit, reject, update, or remove submitted information at our discretion, subject to applicable law and our policies.
If you believe a listing contains incorrect information or personal information that should not be publicly displayed, contact us to request a review.
4. Business Submissions and Paid Listings
Submitting a business to Local Divine does not guarantee publication, approval, a particular placement, or a search engine ranking.
Paid listings and advertising arrangements may have separate terms, fees, durations, and publication conditions. We may process the information you provide to evaluate enquiries, communicate about available services, manage listings, and administer advertising arrangements.
Payment does not guarantee search engine rankings, specific traffic levels, leads, sales, or business results.
5. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Local Divine may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep the website functioning correctly
- Remember user preferences
- Understand website traffic and usage
- Measure the performance of content and advertising
- Help protect the website against spam and abuse
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Where required by law, we will seek consent before using non-essential cookies or similar technologies.
Disabling certain cookies may affect some website features.
6. Analytics and Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services to operate, analyse, secure, or improve our website. Depending on the tools enabled, these may include:
- Website analytics services, such as Google Analytics
- Spam prevention and security services
- Website hosting and performance providers
- Contact form and email delivery services
- Advertising measurement or advertising partners, if used
These providers may process certain information according to their own privacy policies and contractual arrangements with us.
We will update this policy as necessary if our use of third-party services changes. Please consult the relevant provider’s privacy policy for additional information about its data practices.
7. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information as part of our ordinary website operations.
We may share information in the following circumstances:
- Service providers: With providers that help operate, host, secure, or maintain our website and communications.
- Public business listings: Business information intended for publication may be visible to website visitors.
- Legal requirements: Where disclosure is required by applicable law, regulation, court order, or lawful government request.
- Protection and security: Where reasonably necessary to investigate fraud, protect rights, enforce policies, or safeguard our website and users.
- Business transfers: In connection with a merger, restructuring, sale, or transfer of website assets, subject to applicable legal requirements.
We do not authorize service providers to use personal information for purposes outside the services they provide to us, except as otherwise permitted by law.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including managing enquiries, maintaining business listings, resolving disputes, meeting legal obligations, and protecting our website.
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information, the reason it was collected, and applicable legal requirements.
You may contact us to request deletion of information, subject to legal, contractual, and legitimate record-keeping requirements.
9. Data Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures intended to protect information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, loss, or misuse.
However, no method of online transmission or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to:
- Request access to personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of certain information
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- Object to or request restrictions on certain processing
- Request information about how your data is handled
- Lodge a complaint with the appropriate data protection authority
To exercise an applicable right, contact us using the details below. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
11. Privacy for Children
Local Divine is intended for a general audience and is not designed to knowingly collect personal information from children in circumstances where parental consent is required.
If you believe a child has provided personal information to us inappropriately, please contact us so we can review the matter and take appropriate action.
12. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including business websites, map services, social media platforms, and external resources.
We do not control the privacy practices or content of those websites. Visiting a third-party website is subject to that website’s own terms and privacy policy.
13. International Visitors
Local Divine may be accessed by visitors from different countries. Information may be processed or stored in India or other locations where our hosting providers or service providers operate, subject to applicable law.
Where required, we will take appropriate steps to ensure that international transfers of personal information comply with applicable legal requirements.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, business practices, technology, or legal obligations.
Any changes will be published on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. We encourage visitors to review this page periodically.
15. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, want to request access to or correction of your information, or wish to raise a privacy concern, contact us:
Website: https://localdivine.com
Email: Info@localdivine.com
Please use the subject line “Privacy Policy Request” so we can identify your enquiry more easily.