Privacy Policy

Aroundlio.com ("we," "us," or "our") operates https://aroundlio.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit the Site. Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with its terms, please discontinue use of the Site.

This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia, without regard to its conflict-of-law provisions. By accessing or using the Site, you consent to the data practices described herein.

1. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide to Us

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

• Name and email address (when creating an account or submitting an event)
• Business name, address, and contact details (for business or event listings)
• Payment information (processed securely by a third-party payment processor; we do not store full card numbers)
• Communications you send us, including support inquiries and event submissions

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect:

• IP address and general geographic location
• Browser type and version, operating system, and device type
• Pages viewed, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and clickstream data
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 5)

C. Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party services such as Google Analytics, Google AdSense, and authentication providers if you choose to sign in using a third-party account (e.g., Google).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its features
• Process event submissions and business listing requests
• Respond to comments, questions, and support requests
• Send transactional emails related to your account or submissions
• Send optional marketing emails (you may opt out at any time)
• Analyze usage patterns and improve user experience
• Display relevant advertising through Google AdSense and similar services
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or abuse
• Comply with applicable laws and legal obligations under Georgia and federal law

3. Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

A. Service Providers

Third-party vendors who assist us in operating the Site, conducting our business, or servicing you (e.g., hosting providers, email services, payment processors, analytics providers), subject to confidentiality obligations.

B. Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal process, including court orders or subpoenas issued under Georgia or federal law, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety ofAroundlio.com, our users, or others.

C. Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or similar transaction, your information may be transferred to a successor entity, subject to the same privacy protections described in this policy.

4. Third-Party Advertising

The Site may display advertisements served by Google AdSense and other third-party ad networks. These parties may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your visits to this and other websites to deliver targeted advertisements. This information does not include your name, address, email address, or phone number.

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings or NAI's opt-out page.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on the Site. Cookies are small data files stored on your browser. We use:

• Essential cookies — required for the Site to function properly
• Analytics cookies — to understand how visitors use the Site (Google Analytics)
• Advertising cookies — to display relevant ads (Google AdSense)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit certain functionality of the Site.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Account information is retained for the duration of your account and for a reasonable period thereafter. You may request deletion of your account data at any time by contacting us at privacy@aroundlio.com.

7. Data Security

We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information, including SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit and access controls for data at rest. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security and disclaim liability for unauthorized access beyond our reasonable control.

In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify you as required by the Georgia Personal Identity Protection Act (O.C.G.A. § 10-1-910 et seq.) and any other applicable law.

8. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately at privacy@aroundlio.com and we will take prompt steps to delete it, consistent with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

9. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access — request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction — request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion — request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions
• Opt-out of marketing — unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time using the unsubscribe link in each email

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@aroundlio.com. We will respond within 30 days.

10. Links to Third-Party Websites

The Site may contain links to external websites not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This Privacy Policy and any disputes arising under it shall be governed by the laws of the State of Georgia. Any legal action or proceeding arising in connection with this Privacy Policy shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Richmond County, Georgia, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of those courts.

13. Contact Us

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