Privacy Policy
Last Updated: February 25, 2026
TheCommunity100Com LLC ("we," "us," or "our") operates the Oakwood100.com website and the network of Community100 websites (collectively, the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our websites or use our services.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly:
- Business Listings: Business name, address, phone number, email, website URL, and service descriptions when you submit a free business listing.
- Classifieds & Events: Contact name, email, phone number, and listing details when you post a classified ad or event.
- Account Information: Username, email address, and password when you create an account.
- Newsletter Subscriptions: Email address when you subscribe to our newsletter.
- Contact Forms: Name, email, and message content when you contact us.
Information Collected Automatically:
- Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and date/time of visits.
- Cookies & Similar Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your experience. See our Cookie Policy for details.
- Device Information: Device type, screen resolution, and language preferences.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve our websites and services.
- Display business listings, classifieds, and events to the public.
- Process and publish user-submitted content.
- Send newsletters and community updates to subscribers.
- Respond to inquiries and provide customer support.
- Analyze website usage and trends to improve user experience.
- Display relevant advertisements.
- Detect, prevent, and address fraud or security issues.
- Comply with legal obligations.
3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and track information about your activity on our Service. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain until they expire or you delete them).
For detailed information about the cookies we use and your choices, please see our Cookie Policy.
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect information about you:
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and usage patterns. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous data about how visitors use our site. This data helps us understand which pages are popular and how users navigate the site. You can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.
- Google AdSense / Google Ad Manager: We display advertisements through Google's ad network. Google may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or aboutads.info.
These third-party services have their own privacy policies and we encourage you to review them.
5. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following situations:
- Public Listings: Business listings, classifieds, and events that you submit are displayed publicly on our websites. This includes business name, address, phone, and service descriptions.
- Service Providers: We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our websites (e.g., hosting providers, email services).
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, subpoena, court order, or governmental request.
- Safety: We may disclose information to protect the rights, property, or safety of TheCommunity100Com LLC, our users, or the public.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide the services you have requested, or for other essential purposes such as complying with legal obligations, resolving disputes, and enforcing our agreements. Business listings and classifieds remain on the site until removed by the user or deactivated by an administrator.
7. Your Rights & Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access & Correction: You may request access to or correction of your personal information by contacting us.
- Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal information or listings by emailing us at the address below.
- Newsletter Unsubscribe: You may unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link in any email or visiting our Unsubscribe page.
- Cookie Preferences: You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. See our Cookie Policy for more information.
- Do Not Track: We honor Do Not Track signals sent by your browser.
California Residents: Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have additional rights, including the right to know what personal information is collected and the right to request deletion. To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.
8. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can delete it.
9. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Your continued use of the Service after any modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:
TheCommunity100Com LLC
Email: info@thecommunity100.com
Website: www.thecommunity100.com