Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2026

Direct Privacy Policy & Data Protection Standard

Local Cherokee Privacy Policy protects consumers across Woodstock, Canton, and Cherokee County, GA under O.C.G.A. § 10-1-910 data security standards. We enforce strict zero-sale policies for consumer phone numbers, maintain 256-bit SSL encryption, and execute data deletion requests within 48 business hours with 0% third-party data broker sharing.

How do we safeguard consumer privacy in Cherokee County? Our directory platform adheres to Georgia privacy standards under O.C.G.A. § 10-1-910 (Georgia Personal Information Security Act) and municipal codes published by the City of Canton. We maintain AES-256 database encryption at rest, 100% TLS 1.3 transport security, 30-day anonymization cycles for search logs, and guarantee 0% consumer telephone number dissemination across Woodstock (30188) and Canton (30114).

Data Governance & Security Standards Matrix

Data Category Statutory Retention Window Third-Party Sharing Policy Security Protocol
Contact Form Submissions 30 days for fulfillment 0% third-party sale (Zero brokers) 256-bit SSL encrypted transit
Search Queries & Clicks Anonymized every 24 hours Internal analytics only Pseudonymized session IDs
Verified Business Records Bi-annual 180-day audit cycle Public directory citation only O.C.G.A. Title 43 verification

What We Collect

What We Do NOT Do

How We Use Your Data

We use data to improve search quality, personalize local recommendations, and send platform-related notifications if you've opted in. That's it.

Cookies

We use essential cookies to keep the platform functional and analytics cookies (anonymized) to understand how people use Local Cherokee. You can disable analytics cookies in your browser settings at any time.

Your Rights

You have the right to request deletion of your account and all associated data at any time. Submit your request through ourcontact pageand we'll process it within 72 hours.

Contact

Questions about this policy? Reach us through ourcontact page.