Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 16, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how MyFloridaBusiness LLC, doing business as MyFloridaBusiness.org, collects, uses, shares, and protects information when you visit our websites, use our services, participate in our programs, or otherwise interact with us online or offline.

By using MyFloridaBusiness.org or any related sites that link to this Privacy Policy, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Policy. If you do not agree, you should not use our services.

1. Who We Are

MyFloridaBusiness LLC is a Florida limited liability company that helps connect Florida businesses, residents, and communities with tools, accreditation, education, and AI powered resources to support local economic mobility.

Legal entity: MyFloridaBusiness LLC.
Website: https://myfloridabusiness.org
Mailing address: 7901 4th St N, Suite 300, St Petersburg, FL 33702, United States.
Email: support@myfloridabusiness.org

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information you provide to us

We collect information that you provide directly, including:

Account registration details, such as name, email address, phone number, password.
Business information, such as business name, entity type, industry, service areas, licenses, accreditation status, and contact details.
Application and onboarding information for accreditation, grants, programs, or provider listings.
Community and homeowner information, such as community name, HOA or neighborhood, city and ZIP code, and contact preferences.
Content you submit, such as questions during Q and A sessions, survey responses, feedback, support requests, and other messages.
Payment related information that you provide to our payment processors for accreditation fees, subscriptions, or other services. We do not store full payment card numbers on our servers.

2.2 Information collected automatically

When you use our websites or services, we automatically collect certain technical information, for example:

Device and browser information, such as IP address, browser type, operating system, language, and settings.
Usage data, such as pages viewed, links clicked, time spent on pages, search queries, referring pages or campaigns, and the date and time of your visits.
Log information, which can include diagnostic data and performance information.

2.3 Cookies and similar technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate our websites, understand usage, remember your preferences, and improve your experience. You can usually set your browser to refuse all or some cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being used. If you disable cookies some parts of our website may not function properly.

2.4 Information from third parties

We may receive information about you or your business from third parties, including:

Public records and government sources, such as state business registries and property or community data.
Referral partners, community partners, and local organizations that help introduce you to our services.
Analytics providers, advertising partners, and communication platforms, such as email and SMS providers.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use information for purposes such as:

Operating, maintaining, and improving our websites, tools, and services.
Registering and managing user and business accounts.
Processing applications for business accreditation, community assignments, grants, or other programs.
Connecting businesses, communities, and residents with relevant tools, programs, and offers.
Communicating with you about updates, Q and A sessions, events, new features, changes to terms, and important notices.
Personalizing your experience, including showing content or offers that may be more relevant to your interests.
Protecting the security and integrity of our systems, preventing fraud, enforcing our Terms of Service, and complying with legal obligations.
Analyzing usage trends and improving our programs, including our economic mobility and local impact initiatives.

4. Legal Bases for Processing

Where required by law, we process personal information only when we have a valid legal basis, including:

Your consent, for example for certain marketing communications.
Performance of a contract, such as when we provide services you request.
Compliance with a legal obligation.
Our legitimate interests, such as improving our services, securing our systems, and supporting local economic mobility, where these interests are not overridden by your privacy rights.

5. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in limited ways, including:

With service providers and vendors that help us operate our platform such as hosting providers, analytics tools, communication tools, and payment processors.
With community and program partners when it is necessary to deliver joint programs, grants, accreditation, or community services.
With governmental or regulatory bodies when required by law or to respond to a valid legal request.
With professional advisors such as lawyers, accountants, or auditors when necessary to manage our business.
In connection with a business transaction, such as a merger, acquisition, or reorganization, subject to appropriate confidentiality protections.
With your consent or at your direction.

6. Marketing and Communications

We may send you emails, SMS messages, or in app notifications about new programs, features, Q and A sessions, or opportunities that may be relevant to your business or community.

You can opt out of marketing communications by using the unsubscribe link in emails or following the instructions in the message. We may still send you non marketing messages, such as service and legal notices.

7. Retention of Information

We retain personal information for as long as needed to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, or longer if required by law or necessary to resolve disputes, enforce agreements, or maintain business and financial records.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, which can include:

Access, to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Correction, to request that we update or correct inaccurate information.
Deletion, to request that we delete certain information, subject to legal limits.
Restriction or objection, to ask us to limit or stop certain processing.
Portability, to request a copy of certain information in a structured format.
Withdrawal of consent where we rely on consent for processing.

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@myfloridabusiness.org. We may need to verify your identity before responding.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our services are designed for adults and businesses, not for children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, contact us and we will take steps to remove the information.

10. Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to help protect your information. No system is completely secure. We cannot guarantee that information will never be accessed, used, or disclosed in a manner that is inconsistent with this Policy.

11. Third Party Links and Tools

Our websites and tools may link to or integrate with third party sites, platforms, or services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before interacting with them.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top. If we make material changes, we may provide additional notice, such as posting a banner or sending an email. Your continued use of our services after changes become effective means that you accept the updated Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you can contact us at:

MyFloridaBusiness LLC
7901 4th St N, Suite 300
St Petersburg, FL 33702
United States
Email: privacy@myfloridabusiness.org

This Privacy Policy is provided for general informational purposes. It does not constitute legal advice. You should consult with your own legal counsel to ensure that this Policy meets your compliance needs.