Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 16, 2025

1. Introduction

At Hey Chicago ("we," "us," or "our"), operated by Best Of Chicago Directory LLC and accessible from bestofchicago.directory, one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy document contains types of information that is collected and recorded by Hey Chicago and how we use it.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

  • Information you provide directly: This includes information you submit when you use our "Contact Us" form, request a business listing, or sign up for updates. This may include your name, email address, phone number, and the content of your message.
  • Log Files & Analytics: Like many other websites, Hey Chicago makes use of log files and analytics tools. The information collected includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date/time stamp, referring/exit pages, and possibly the number of clicks. These are not linked to any information that is personally identifiable.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect in various ways, including to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain our website and directory.
  • Improve, personalize, and expand our website content.
  • Understand and analyze how you use our website.
  • Communicate with you, either directly or through one of our partners, for customer service, updates, and marketing.
  • Find and prevent fraud.

4. Data Sharing Disclosure

  • Customer data is not shared with 3rd parties for promotional or marketing purposes.
  • Mobile opt-in and consent are never shared with anyone for any purpose. Any information sharing that may be mentioned elsewhere in this policy excludes mobile opt-in data.

5. Messaging Terms and Conditions

By providing your phone number and agreeing to receive texts, you consent to receive text messages from Best Of Chicago Directory LLC, from (307) 381-9903 regarding account notifications, customer care, and marketing. Consent is not a condition of purchase. Message frequency varies. Message & data rates may apply.

You can reply STOP to unsubscribe at any time or HELP for assistance. You can also contact us at (307) 381-9903 or kjross@bestofchicago.directory. Mobile opt-in information is never shared with third parties.

6. Cookies and Web Beacons

Hey Chicago uses 'cookies'. These cookies are used to store information including visitors' preferences, and the pages on the website that the visitor accessed or visited. The information is used to optimize the users' experience by customizing our web page content based on visitors' browser type and/or other information.

7. Third-Party Privacy Policies

Hey Chicago's Privacy Policy does not apply to other advertisers or websites. Thus, we are advising you to consult the respective Privacy Policies of these third-party ad servers or external business websites for more detailed information.

Our site contains links to external businesses. Once you leave our website or are redirected to a third-party website or application, you are no longer governed by this Privacy Policy or our Terms of Service.

8. Security

We value your trust in providing us your Personal Information, thus we are striving to use commercially acceptable means of protecting it. But remember that no method of transmission over the internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure and reliable, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Thus, we advise you to review this page periodically for any changes. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. These changes are effective immediately, after they are posted on this page.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us using our contact form or via email at kjross@bestofchicago.directory.