Privacy Policy
How Virginia Local collects, uses, and protects your information.
Effective date: July 3, 2026
Overview
This Privacy Policy explains how Virginia Local (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website or submit an application to be featured. By using our website, you agree to the practices described here.
Information We Collect
The only personal information we collect directly from you is the information you provide through our application form. This includes:
- Your business name
- Your first and last name
- Your email address
- Your mobile phone number
- Your website URL
- The community or communities you’re interested in
We do not ask for or collect payment information, and we do not collect any other personal information beyond what you submit and the standard website analytics described below.
Website Analytics
We use Clicky to understand how visitors use our website — for example, which pages are viewed and general, aggregated usage trends. This analytics data is used to improve our website and is not used to personally identify you. Clicky may use cookies or similar technologies to collect this information. You can control or block cookies through your browser settings.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information you submit to:
- Review your application
- Contact you about your application (by phone or email)
- Produce and promote your business spotlight if you move forward with getting featured
Spotlight Content
If you move forward with getting featured, the content produced from your interview — including recordings, written spotlights, and images — is owned by Virginia Local. We may publish this content on our community websites, email list, and social media channels at our discretion, and we may remove any listing at any time.
We Do Not Sell Your Information
We do not sell, rent, reuse for unrelated purposes, or distribute your personal information to third parties.
Data Retention
We retain the information you submit for as long as needed to review your application and, if applicable, to produce and maintain your spotlight.
Age Requirements
Our website and services are intended for business owners and are not directed to anyone under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we’ll revise the effective date at the top of this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your information, contact us or call us at (804) 833-5332.
