Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy — BizzNet

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Effective Date: February 25, 2026
Last Updated: June 09, 2026

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how North Anchor Professional Services (“North Anchor,” “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), operating under the BizzNet brand, collects, uses, processes, discloses, and protects information obtained through the BizzNet platform, website, applications, and related services (collectively, the “Platform”).

By accessing or using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

If you do not agree, you must discontinue use of the Platform.

2. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to all data collected through:

  • BizzNet website and applications

  • Business directory and listings

  • Marketplace services

  • Verification systems

  • Advertising systems

  • Communication tools

  • Subscription and billing systems

  • Customer support interactions

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Public Business Information

We may process publicly available business data, including:

  • Business or company name

  • Registration numbers

  • Business address (publicly listed)

  • Public email addresses

  • Public phone numbers

  • Website URLs

  • Industry classifications

  • Other publicly accessible registry data

This information may be:

  • Submitted by business owners

  • Sourced from public government registries

  • Obtained from lawful third-party public databases

Publicly available business information is generally not treated as private personal information when lawfully published.

3.2 Account Information

When users create accounts, we may collect:

  • Name or business representative name

  • Email address and login credentials

  • Business role or title

  • Profile information

  • IP address and device identifiers

  • Platform usage activity logs

3.3 User-Generated Content

We collect content users submit, including:

  • Business listings

  • Posts, reviews, and comments

  • Images, videos, and media files

  • Marketplace listings

  • Job postings

  • Messages and communications

3.4 Verification Data

For verification and trust services, we may collect:

  • Business registration documents

  • Identity verification of authorized representatives

  • Proof of address or business operations

  • Supporting compliance documentation

This data is used for fraud prevention, platform integrity, and verification purposes.

We may retain verification metadata where required for legal compliance and dispute resolution.

3.5 Technical and Usage Data

We may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and device information

  • Session activity

  • Cookies and tracking identifiers

  • Platform interaction logs

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal information based on:

  • Legitimate business interests

  • Contractual necessity

  • Legal and regulatory obligations

  • Fraud prevention and security

  • User consent (where required)

For Canadian users, processing complies with PIPEDA.

For U.S. users, applicable state privacy laws may include CCPA/CPRA.

For international users, we apply GDPR-aligned principles where applicable.

5. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

  • Operate and maintain the Platform

  • Display and manage business listings

  • Enable marketplace and communication features

  • Process payments and subscriptions

  • Provide advertising services

  • Deliver verification services

  • Prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats

  • Enforce Terms of Service

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Improve Platform performance and functionality

We do not sell personal data.

We may use aggregated or anonymized data for analytics and platform improvement.

6. Payments and Third-Party Processing

Payments are processed by third-party providers such as Stripe.

We do not store full credit card information.

Payment processors operate under their own privacy policies and PCI-DSS compliance requirements.

We are not responsible for third-party payment failures, security breaches, or service disruptions outside our control.

7. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We may share information with:

  • Service providers (hosting, analytics, communication tools, payment processors)

  • Legal and regulatory authorities when required

  • Law enforcement pursuant to valid legal requests

  • Auditors, advisors, and compliance partners

  • Entities involved in mergers, acquisitions, or asset transfers

  • Fraud prevention and security systems

Public business listings may be visible to users and search engines by design.

We do not sell or trade personal consumer data.

8. International Data Transfers

BizzNet operates globally.

Information may be stored or processed in:

  • Canada

  • United States

  • Other jurisdictions where service providers operate

By using the Platform, you consent to such international transfers where permitted by law.

Where required, we implement reasonable safeguards such as contractual protections and security controls.

9. Data Retention

We retain information only as long as necessary for:

  • Account maintenance

  • Legal and tax compliance

  • Fraud prevention and security

  • Dispute resolution

  • Contract enforcement

We may retain limited archival data where required by law.

Deletion requests may be restricted where legal retention obligations apply.

10. User Rights

Depending on jurisdiction, users may have the right to:

  • Access personal data

  • Correct inaccurate data

  • Request deletion (subject to legal exceptions)

  • Request portability

  • Opt out of certain processing

  • Lodge complaints with regulators

For California residents, rights under CCPA/CPRA may include:

  • Right to know

  • Right to delete

  • Right to correct

  • Right to opt out of sale/sharing (we do not sell data)

All requests must be verifiable and may be limited where legally required.

11. Data Security

We implement commercially reasonable safeguards including:

  • HTTPS encryption

  • Role-based access controls

  • Secure server infrastructure

  • Monitoring and logging systems

  • Fraud detection tools

However, no system is fully secure.

We cannot guarantee absolute protection against unauthorized access or cyberattacks.

12. Public Business Data Disclaimer

Much of the Platform includes publicly available business information sourced from:

  • Government registries

  • Public filings

  • User submissions

We do not guarantee accuracy, completeness, or ongoing validity of public data.

Businesses are responsible for maintaining accurate listings.

13. Children’s Privacy

The Platform is intended for business and professional use only.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 (or the applicable minimum age in relevant jurisdictions).

14. Automated Processing

We may use automated systems for:

  • Fraud detection

  • Spam filtering

  • Ranking and search relevance

  • Advertising optimization

  • Verification scoring

Where required by law, such systems are supplemented with human review.

15. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

North Anchor Professional Services is not liable for:

  • Indirect or consequential damages

  • Loss of data

  • Business interruptions

  • Unauthorized access beyond reasonable control

Total liability relating to privacy matters shall not exceed the amount paid by the user in the preceding 12 months.

16. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time.

Continued use of the Platform after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

17. Contact Information

North Anchor Professional Services
Legal Department / Privacy Office
Email: info@bizznet.xyz
Website: https://bizznet.xyz