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Effective Date: September 2, 2026

1. Overview

NWI Local ("we," "our," or "us") operates a Northwest Indiana local business directory. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, submit a business listing, or subscribe to receive our updates and marketing communications.

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

  • First name and last name
  • Business name and details
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • SMS consent records and preferences
  • Payment information (processed securely through Stripe; we do not store card details)

3. SMS & Mobile Information Disclosure

We specifically collect phone numbers and email addresses for SMS and marketing communications regarding local business directory updates, promotions, and related services.

No Mobile Information Sharing: Mobile information and phone numbers collected for SMS consent will not be shared, sold, rented, or leased to third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties under any circumstances.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Create and manage your business directory listing
  • Send text messages (SMS) and emails regarding local business promotions, directory listings, and announcements
  • Process payments for premium listing upgrades
  • Respond to user inquiries and provide customer support
  • Maintain legal compliance and audit records of user consent

5. Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information. We may only disclose your information to vendor service providers (such as payment processors and telecommunication platform providers) strictly required to deliver our services on our behalf, or if required by law, subpoena, or government regulation.

6. User Rights & Opt-Out Options

You have the right to access, request deletion of, or opt out of communications at any time:

  • SMS Opt-Out: Reply STOP to any text message received from NWI Local to immediately unsubscribe. Reply HELP for assistance.
  • Email Opt-Out: Click the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any marketing email, or contact us directly.
  • Data Access/Deletion Request: Email us at info@nwilocal.com to request access to or deletion of your personal data.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

8. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

NWI Local Email: info@nwilocal.com Phone: (219) 356-3037