Last updated: March 20, 2025
Privacy Policy
We believe in complete transparency about how we collect, use, and protect your information.
Introduction
Leaderr.io ("Leaderr," "we," "our," or "us") provides a comprehensive business intelligence and people search platform that helps our users ("Customers," "Users," or "you") obtain publicly available information to assist in business development, marketing activities, lead generation, and prospecting.
Our platform aggregates data from various public sources to create a searchable database that provides valuable insights for businesses. By accessing our website or using our services, you acknowledge and consent to the collection, use, and processing of information as described in this Privacy Policy.
If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use our services.
Information We Collect
1. Publicly Available Information
We aggregate information from a wide variety of public sources to create our database, including:
- Business and Professional Directories - Information about businesses and professionals
- Professional Networks and Platforms - Public profile information from professional networking sites
- Consumer Indexes - Records containing demographic details that consumers have disclosed
- Public Social Media Data - Information deliberately made publicly available on social media
- Phone Directories - Contact information available in public directories
- Email Databases - Email addresses that have been made publicly available
- Property Records - Public property records from government offices
- Corporate Filings - Public business registration information
- Public Government Records - Other publicly available government records
- News and Media Sources - Information published in news articles and other public media
2. Information We Collect Through Website Use
When you visit our website or use our services, we automatically collect:
- Usage Information - Data about how you interact with our platform
- Device Information - Technical information about the devices you use
- Cookie and Tracking Technologies Information - Data collected through cookies and similar technologies
3. Information Customers Provide
Customers may voluntarily provide:
- Account Creation Information - Name, email, phone, job title, company name
- Subscription and Payment Information - Billing details and transaction history
- Customer Support Information - Inquiries and communications history
- Marketing and Communications Preferences - Newsletter subscriptions and preferences
- Survey and Feedback Data - Responses to surveys and feedback forms
- Event Registration Information - Details provided for webinars and events
How We Use Information
Public Information Uses
- Database Creation and Maintenance - Compile and organize publicly available information
- Search Functionality - Enable searching based on various professional criteria
- Lead Generation and Prospecting - Help identify potential business contacts
- Contact Information Provision - Provide publicly available contact details
- Business Intelligence - Generate insights from aggregated public information
- Data Enrichment - Enhance customer-provided lists with public information
- Predictive Modeling - Develop models to help target outreach more effectively
Usage Information Uses
- Service Provision and Improvement - Operate and enhance our platform
- User Experience Personalization - Customize your experience on our platform
- Analytics and Research - Understand user interactions and usage patterns
- Security and Fraud Prevention - Detect and prevent technical issues
- Advertising and Marketing - Deliver relevant advertisements
- Legal Compliance - Comply with applicable laws and regulations
- Business Operations - Support our business through aggregated analytics
Account Information Uses
- Account Management - Create and maintain your account
- Transaction Processing - Process payments and subscriptions
- Customer Support - Provide technical assistance and resolve issues
- Communications - Send essential notifications and updates
- Marketing and Promotions - Send promotional materials with consent
- Relationship Management - Understand your needs and preferences
- Feedback Implementation - Act upon your feedback and suggestions
Information Sharing
1. Service Providers
We work with trusted third-party service providers, including:
- Hosting and Infrastructure Providers
- Payment Processors
- Customer Support Systems
- Analytics Providers
- Email and Communication Services
- Security Services
2. Business Partners
We may share information with business partners, including:
- Integration Partners
- Co-Marketing Partners
- Resellers and Affiliates
3. Advertising Partners
We work with third-party advertising companies, including:
- Ad Networks
- Retargeting Platforms
- Social Media Platforms
4. Legal Compliance and Protection
We may disclose information if required by law or to:
- Comply with Legal Obligations
- Protect Rights and Safety
- Enforce Policies
- Prevent Harm
- Respond to Government Requests
5. Business Transfers
If Leaderr is involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, bankruptcy, or sale of company assets, your information may be transferred or sold as part of that transaction.
We Do Not Sell Personal Information
Leaderr does not sell Personal Information as defined under applicable privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and similar state laws.
Your Privacy Rights
Opt-Out Rights for Public Information
You can opt out of having your Public Information displayed in our database by submitting a request through our opt-out tool. When you complete this process:
- We will remove your Public Information from our search results within 30 days
- We will maintain a suppression list with minimal identifying information
- We will provide confirmation when your request has been completed
State-Specific Privacy Rights
California Residents' Rights
Under California law, residents have these rights:
- Right to Know
- Right to Delete
- Right to Correct
- Right to Opt Out of Sale/Sharing
- Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information
Other State-Specific Rights
Residents of Colorado, Connecticut, Virginia, Utah, and other states with comprehensive privacy laws may have similar rights to those described above.
EU/EEA Residents' Rights
If you are in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have these rights:
- Right of Access
- Right to Rectification
- Right to Erasure
- Right to Restriction of Processing
- Right to Data Portability
- Right to Object
- Rights Related to Automated Decision-Making and Profiling
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise your privacy rights, you can:
- Submit a request through our Privacy Center (fastest method)
- Email us at contact@leaderr.io with the subject "Privacy Rights Request"
- Call our toll-free number to submit your request verbally
We will respond to verifiable requests within the timeframes required by law.
Data Security
We take the security of your information seriously and implement a variety of technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect it:
Technical Safeguards
- ✓Industry-standard encryption
- ✓Strict access controls
- ✓Network security measures
- ✓Regular security testing
Administrative Safeguards
- ✓Regular employee training
- ✓Comprehensive policies
- ✓Least privilege principle
- ✓Vendor security assessment
Physical Safeguards
- ✓Secure data centers
- ✓Controlled facility access
- ✓Device management
- ✓Secure disposal procedures
Despite these measures, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. If you believe your interaction with us is no longer secure, please notify us immediately at contact@leaderr.io.
Data Retention
We retain different types of information for varying periods based on our business needs and legal requirements:
Public Information
We retain Public Information in our database until:
- It is updated with more current information from public sources
- You request its removal through our opt-out process
- We determine it is no longer accurate or relevant
Usage Information
We retain Usage Information for:
- As long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy
- Up to 36 months for analytics and trend analysis
- As required to comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes
Account Information
We retain Account Information:
- For the duration of your account with us
- For a reasonable period after account closure for follow-up inquiries
- As required for tax, legal, accounting, or regulatory purposes
We regularly review our data retention practices to ensure we keep information only as long as necessary, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under 18
We do not knowingly collect or publish information from anyone under 18 years of age. We are committed to protecting children's privacy online.
Our Commitment to Children's Privacy:
- We do not intentionally collect information from children under 18
- Our terms of service prohibit users under 18 from using our platform
- We do not create marketing profiles or segments targeting children
- We do not include information about minors in our database
If We Discover Information from a Child:
If we discover that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will promptly:
- Delete that information from our systems
- Take reasonable measures to ensure it is not used or shared
- Review our practices to prevent future collection
If you believe we may have information from or about a child under 18, please contact us immediately at contact@leaderr.io.
International Transfers
Leaderr is based in the United States, and our services are primarily hosted on servers located in the United States. If you access our services from outside the United States, you understand and consent to the transfer of your personal information to, and processing in, the United States, which may have different data protection rules than those in your country.
International Data Transfer Safeguards
For transfers of personal data from the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or Switzerland to the United States, we implement appropriate safeguards:
- Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
- Data Processing Agreements with appropriate safeguards
- Privacy Shield Certification where applicable
- Technical and Organizational Measures for data protection
For more information about these safeguards, please contact us at contact@leaderr.io.
Policy Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, services, or applicable laws and regulations.
When We Make Changes
When we make changes to this Privacy Policy, we will:
- Post the updated policy on our website with a revised "Effective Date"
- Notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on our website before significant changes take effect
- Obtain your consent again if required by applicable law
We recommend reviewing this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed about our information practices. Continued use of our services after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the changes.
For archived versions of our Privacy Policy, please contact us at contact@leaderr.io.
Contact Us
General Privacy Inquiries
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: contact@leaderr.io
One inbox for every request
Privacy questions, data protection and access requests, California privacy rights requests and security concerns all go to the same address:
Mention the topic in your subject line so we can route it quickly.
We will make every reasonable effort to respond to your inquiries and requests in a timely manner, typically within 30 days of receipt.
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