Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026. Operated by Implicit Success Marketing.

This Privacy Policy explains how rochicago.org ("the Site"), operated by Implicit Success Marketing (1425 McHenry Rd #204, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089), collects, uses, and protects information when you visit the Site or submit a listing. By using the Site, you consent to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

Automatically collected: When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the date/time of your visit through server logs, cookies, and analytics tools.

Voluntarily submitted: If you submit a business listing, contact form, or account registration, we collect the information you provide, including name, email address, phone number, business name, address, and any other details you choose to include.

Third-party sources: Business listing data may be collected from publicly available Internet sources including other directories, business websites, and publicly available records. This data may be inaccurate or outdated. Business owners may contact us to correct or remove their data.

2. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and similar technologies to operate the Site, analyze traffic, personalize your experience, and deliver and measure retargeting advertising. Cookies may be set by us or by third-party partners including analytics providers and advertising networks. By using this Site, you consent to these technologies. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may affect your ability to use certain features of the Site.

3. Retargeting & Advertising

We may use retargeting pixels and advertising networks to display ads to users who have previously visited the Site. These third parties may use cookies to serve ads based on your past visits. We do not control third-party advertising practices; please review the privacy policies of those providers for more information.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to: operate and improve the Site; respond to inquiries; process listing submissions and payments; send administrative communications; analyze usage patterns; deliver retargeted advertising; and comply with legal obligations.

5. Data Accuracy Disclaimer

Business listing information on this Site is provided "as is" and may originate from multiple Internet sources. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any listing. If you are a business owner and wish to correct, update, or remove your listing, please contact us. We will address such requests in a reasonable time frame.

6. Health & Sensitive Data — Important Notice

This Site is not HIPAA-compliant. Do not submit protected health information (PHI), medical records, patient data, or any other sensitive personal health information through this Site or any of its contact forms. We strongly advise business owners in healthcare and wellness fields not to include any patient or client health information in their listings or communications with us.

7. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share information with: (a) service providers who assist us in operating the Site (subject to confidentiality obligations); (b) analytics and advertising partners (in aggregated or pseudonymized form); (c) law enforcement or regulatory authorities when required by law; or (d) a successor entity in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy or as required by law. Listing data may be retained indefinitely unless a removal request is received.

9. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no Internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. Use of the Site is at your own risk.

10. Geographic Scope & Intended Users

This Site is operated from the United States and is intended for use by persons located in the United States. It is not directed at individuals outside the United States. If you are accessing this Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States.

11. Children's Privacy

This Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

12. Your Choices

You may request correction or deletion of personal information you have submitted to us by contacting us by email or phone. We will respond to reasonable requests within a reasonable time frame, subject to legal limitations.

13. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites with their own privacy practices. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes take effect upon posting to the Site. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

15. Contact

For privacy-related inquiries, data correction requests, or listing removal requests, please contact us by email or phone. Mailing address: 1425 McHenry Rd #204, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089. Email and phone contact are preferred.