Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 1, 2026

At GoFirms, your privacy is fundamental to everything we do. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the controls you have over it.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you register for an account, submit a company listing, or contact us, we collect information you directly provide including your name, email address, company name, phone number, and any other information you choose to share.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit GoFirms, we automatically collect certain information about your device including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and information about how you interact with our platform. We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect this data.

Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third parties, such as social networks when you connect your account, or from partners who help us verify company information and reviews.

How We Use Your Information

Platform Operation

We use your information to create and manage your account, process transactions, provide customer support, send administrative communications, and personalize your experience on GoFirms.

Improving Our Services

We analyze usage patterns and feedback to improve our platform, develop new features, and enhance the quality of our company listings and review verification processes.

Marketing Communications

With your consent, we may send you newsletters, product updates, and promotional content. You can opt out of marketing communications at any time by clicking "unsubscribe" in any email or adjusting your notification preferences.

How We Share Your Information

Service Providers

We share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating GoFirms, such as cloud hosting providers, analytics services, payment processors, and email delivery services. These providers are contractually bound to protect your information.

Business Transfers

If GoFirms is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and a prominent notice on our platform of any such change in ownership.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, or legal process, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of GoFirms, our users, or the public.

Data Security

Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including TLS encryption for data in transit, AES-256 encryption for data at rest, regular security audits, and strict access controls for our team members.

Data Breach Response

In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify you within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach, in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Your Rights and Choices

Access and Correction

You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you and to request corrections to any inaccurate data. You can do this through your account settings or by contacting our privacy team.

Data Deletion

You may request the deletion of your personal information by contacting us at privacy@gofirms.com. We will delete your data within 30 days, subject to legal retention requirements.

Data Portability

You have the right to receive a copy of your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format. Contact our privacy team to submit a data portability request.

Opt-Out of Sale

GoFirms does not sell personal information to third parties. If this policy changes, we will provide you with a clear opt-out mechanism prior to any such sale.

Cookies and Tracking

Types of Cookies

We use essential cookies (required for the platform to function), analytics cookies (to understand how you use GoFirms), and preference cookies (to remember your settings). We do not use advertising cookies that track you across third-party websites.

Cookie Control

You can manage your cookie preferences through our Cookie Settings panel, accessible from the footer of any page. You can also configure your browser to block or delete cookies, though this may impact your experience on GoFirms.

Contact Us

Privacy Team

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact our dedicated privacy team at privacy@gofirms.com or by mail at: GoFirms Inc., 340 Pine Street, Suite 800, San Francisco, CA 94104.