SoMD Local ("SoMD Local," "Directory," "we," "us," or "our"), operated by Reynolds Properties Group LLC, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our community business directory serving Charles, St. Mary's, and Calvert counties in Southern Maryland.
By accessing or using SoMD Local, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Directory.
We collect information you voluntarily submit, including:
When you access the Directory, we may automatically collect:
SoMD Local includes basic listings for local businesses compiled from publicly available sources, including business name, address, phone number, category, hours, and website. Business owners may claim, correct, or request removal of these listings at any time by contacting us.
We use collected information for the following purposes:
IMPORTANT: SoMD Local is a public directory. Business listing details you submit — including business name, address, phone number, hours, category, description, website, and images — are displayed publicly on the Directory and may be indexed by search engines. Do not submit information you do not want displayed publicly.
Personal information used solely for account management, billing, and internal communications is not displayed publicly.
Where the Directory permits reviews or other user-submitted content, that content and any display name associated with it is public. You are solely responsible for what you post. We may remove content at our discretion but are not obligated to monitor it.
By providing your phone number and checking the SMS opt-in checkbox on our website, listing claim form, or funnel, you consent to receive SMS text messages and automated or prerecorded calls from SoMD Local. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies based on your account activity and preferences. Consent is not a condition of purchasing any goods or services.
You can cancel the SMS service at any time. Just text "STOP" to the short code or phone number from which you received the message. After you send the SMS message "STOP" to us, we will send you an SMS message to confirm that you have been unsubscribed. After this, you will no longer receive SMS messages from us. If you want to join again, just sign up as you did the first time and we will start sending SMS messages to you again.
If you are experiencing issues with the messaging program, you can reply with the keyword "HELP" for more assistance, or you can get help directly at [email protected].
Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
As always, message and data rates may apply for any messages sent to you from us and to us from you. Message frequency varies. If you have any questions about your text plan or data plan, it is best to contact your wireless provider.
No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Information sharing to subcontractors in support services (e.g., customer service) is permitted. All other use case categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
We never sell or share phone numbers for third-party marketing purposes.
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:
We retain your personal information for as long as your listing or account is active or as needed to provide services. After termination, we may retain certain data as required by law, for legitimate business purposes, or to resolve disputes. We retain records of consent and opt-out requests as required for compliance purposes.
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including encryption, SSL/TLS protocols, secure authentication controls, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.
SoMD Local links to third-party websites, including the websites of listed businesses. Inclusion in the Directory does not constitute endorsement. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or services of those businesses or websites. Review their privacy policies before providing information.
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve site functionality, analyze usage patterns, and personalize your experience. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect Directory functionality.
SoMD Local is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately at [email protected].
California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, request deletion, and opt out of the sale of personal information. As stated above, we do not sell personal information. To exercise your California privacy rights, contact [email protected].
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on the Directory and updating the "Effective Date." Your continued use of SoMD Local after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:
SoMD Local Operated by Reynolds Properties Group LLC Email: [email protected] Website: www.somdlocal.com