Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Managed Services Near You ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website managedservicesnearyou.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our managed services comparison tools, pricing guides, and quote request forms.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

When you submit a quote request or use our interactive tools, we may collect:

• Full name and job title
• Business email address
• Phone number
• Company name and size (number of employees)
• ZIP code or service area
• IT service preferences and requirements you specify
• Any additional details you provide in free-text fields

Automatically Collected Information

When you browse our site, we may automatically collect:

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring website or search terms
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Connect you with vetted managed service providers who match your requirements
• Send you the quotes and comparisons you request
• Improve our comparison tools, guides, and educational content
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns to improve user experience
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Send occasional updates about new tools or guides (only with your consent)
• Detect and prevent fraudulent or abusive use of our services

4. Information Sharing

We may share your information with:

• Managed Service Providers: When you request quotes, we share your contact information and service requirements with MSPs in our network who match your criteria. These providers will contact you directly regarding their services.
• Service Providers: We use third-party services for website hosting, analytics, and email delivery. These providers process data on our behalf under contractual obligations to protect your information.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, subpoena, or other legal process, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not share your information with unrelated companies for their direct marketing purposes.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to analyze traffic, remember your preferences, and improve your experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may limit some functionality of our interactive tools.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including encrypted data transmission (TLS/SSL), secure server infrastructure, and access controls. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, typically no longer than 24 months after your last interaction with our services. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are designed for business professionals and are not directed at individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us through the quote request form on our homepage or by visiting managedservicesnearyou.com.