Privacy Policy

BizPort LLC ("BizPort," "Company," "we," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through our compliance with this Privacy Policy.

This policy describes the types of information we collect from you, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information when you visit www.biz-port.com (the "Website") or use our related products, services, tools, and applications (collectively, the "Services").

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Website or Services.

We collect several types of information from and about users of our Services, including:

A. Information You Provide to Us

You may provide information when you:

• Register for an account or create a listing;
• Use our business valuation calculator, which may include financial and operational data (e.g., annual revenue, net income, cash flow, industry, number of employees);
• Fill out forms, request support, or contact us;
• Post or share content, such as business listings or messages to other users;
• Subscribe to newsletters or marketing communications; or
• Participate in surveys or promotions.

This information may include:

• Personal identifiers: name, email address, phone number, and postal address;
• Business information: company name, location, industry, size, and ownership details;
• Financial data: revenue, profit, seller's discretionary earnings (SDE), and valuation data entered through our calculator;
• Login credentials (if applicable); and
• Any other information you choose to provide.

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you use our Website, we may automatically collect:

• Device information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers;
• Usage information: pages visited, time spent, links clicked, and referral URLs;
• Cookies and tracking data: to improve user experience, personalize content, and analyze traffic.

C. Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from:

• Third-party authentication providers (e.g., Google, LinkedIn);
• Payment processors and analytics services; and
• Publicly available sources or business data providers.

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve our Website and Services;
• Provide you with access to listings, tools, and marketplace functionality;
• Generate and display business valuation estimates based on the financial data you submit;
• Facilitate interactions between buyers, sellers, and brokers;
• Process payments or transactions when applicable;
• Communicate with you about your account, listings, or inquiries;
• Send you updates, newsletters, and marketing communications (you may opt out at any time);
• Conduct analytics and research to improve our offerings;
• Detect, prevent, and respond to fraudulent or illegal activity; and
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

We may also use aggregated, de-identified information for research, analytics, or product development purposes.

We may share information in the following circumstances:

• With other users: To facilitate communication between buyers, sellers, and brokers within the marketplace;
• With service providers: To third-party vendors that support our business operations, such as hosting, analytics (e.g., Google Analytics), marketing, and payment processing;
• With affiliates and business partners as necessary to provide or improve the Services;
• In business transactions: If we merge, sell, or transfer part of our business or assets, user information may be transferred as part of that transaction;
• For legal reasons: To comply with legal obligations or protect the rights, property, or safety of BizPort, our users, or others; and
• With your consent: When you have agreed to share or disclose specific information.

We do not sell your personal information.

BizPort uses cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to:

• Recognize your device;
• Store preferences;
• Analyze traffic and usage patterns; and
• Provide a more personalized experience.

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect your ability to use some parts of the Website.

We may also use Google Analytics to understand user behavior. You can learn more about Google's data practices and opt out at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our Services, fulfill legal obligations, and resolve disputes. Financial data submitted through the valuation calculator may be anonymized or deleted after use, depending on your interactions and account status.

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal and financial information. However, no system is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information transmitted through the Internet.

You may:

• Access and update your personal information by logging into your account;
• Opt out of marketing emails by following the unsubscribe link in our communications or emailing us at support@biz-port.com;
• Request deletion of your account or certain data, subject to legal and business requirements.

Depending on your state of residence, you may have additional privacy rights (see Section 8).

Residents of certain U.S. states (including California, Colorado, Connecticut, Virginia, and others) may have additional rights under applicable data privacy laws, such as the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose;
• Access or delete your data;
• Correct inaccuracies; and
• Opt out of targeted advertising or profiling.

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@biz-port.com.

Our Website is not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you believe a child has provided us with information, please contact us immediately at support@biz-port.com.

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date." Your continued use of our Website after such changes means you accept the updated policy.

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: