About 505 Spotlight
505 Spotlight is a local business discovery and spotlight website focused on Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Corrales, Los Ranchos, Bernalillo, and nearby parts of New Mexico. The site exists to highlight businesses local people would actually recommend and to help readers discover useful, trustworthy local spots.
If you need to reach me about this policy or about information published on the site, email aubrey@505spotlight.com.
Information you choose to send
505 Spotlight only collects the information you voluntarily send. That may include:
- your name
- your email address
- your phone number
- business details submitted through a contact form, listing form, or direct email
- any other information you include when contacting me
I use that information to respond to you, review business submissions, follow up about listings, and manage normal site communication.
Information collected automatically
Like most websites, 505 Spotlight may automatically receive limited technical information when you visit the site. That may include your IP address, browser type, device information, referring page, pages visited, and basic visit timing data.
505 Spotlight uses that information to operate the site, understand general site usage, improve performance, and help detect spam, abuse, or security issues.
Cookies and similar technologies
505 Spotlight and tools used to operate the site may use cookies or similar technologies to support basic site functionality, embedded media, analytics, or email-related features.
You can usually control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect how some parts of the site work.
Business submissions and listing requests
If you submit a business to 505 Spotlight, I may keep the contact and business information you provide so I can review the submission, verify details, follow up with you, and manage the listing process.
Submitting information to 505 Spotlight does not guarantee publication on the site.
Giveaways, raffles, and community promotions
505 Spotlight may occasionally run giveaways, raffles, scavenger hunts, or similar local promotions tied to featured businesses.
If you claim or win something through one of those promotions, I may share the minimum information needed to help the participating business fulfill the offer, such as your name and basic redemption details. I do not share more than is reasonably necessary for that purpose.
Mailing list and direct communication
If you join the 505 Spotlight email list, I retain your email address and any related subscription details for as long as you remain subscribed. You can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link in the email or by contacting me at aubrey@505spotlight.com.
I do not sell your email address or mailing list information.
Analytics, spam prevention, and operational tools
505 Spotlight may use third-party tools to help operate the site, understand audience behavior, reduce spam, manage forms, or deliver email communications.
Those tools may process limited technical or contact information for 505 Spotlight as needed to provide their services.
Embedded content from other websites
Pages on this site may include embedded content such as maps, videos, social media posts, images, reviews, or other media from third-party websites.
Embedded content from other websites behaves the same way it would if you visited those websites directly. Those third parties may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with their embedded content according to their own privacy policies.
Links to third-party websites
505 Spotlight links to business websites, social profiles, maps, booking tools, and other third-party services for reader convenience. Once you leave this site, the privacy practices of those third parties control how your information is handled.
How information is shared
I do not sell personal information.
I may share information:
- with a featured business when it is necessary to respond to your request or fulfill a promotion
- with service providers or tools used to operate the site, mailing list, or contact workflow
- when required by law or when necessary to protect the site, its users, or my rights
Data security
I take reasonable steps to protect the information submitted to me, but no website, email transmission, or online storage method is completely secure. Because of that, I cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your choices
You may contact me to ask about information you have submitted, request that I update or delete it where appropriate, or opt out of future direct email communication.
I may need to retain certain information when required for recordkeeping, legal compliance, fraud prevention, or legitimate operational reasons.
How long information is retained
I retain submitted information for as long as it is reasonably useful for communication, editorial review, listing management, legal compliance, or recordkeeping.
If you want me to delete information you previously submitted, contact me at aubrey@505spotlight.com. I will review the request and remove information when I can, subject to any legitimate business or legal need to keep it.
Children's privacy
505 Spotlight is not intended for children under 13, and I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to this policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the site, my workflows, or legal requirements. The version published on this page is the current version.
