Frequently asked questions
Straight answers to the questions contractors ask most before signing up.
Will Beacon ever post something to my Google profile without asking me?
No. Every AI-drafted review reply or Google Post is yours to review, edit, or discard first — nothing goes out under your business's name without you clicking approve.
Is my data safe?
Your Google account connection is encrypted, and only you can see your own profile and audit data — other Beacon customers never see it, and we never sell it. See our Privacy Policy for the full detail.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes — no contract, no retention call. Cancel from your Settings page whenever you want, and you'll keep access through the end of your current billing period.
I don't have a Google Business Profile yet. Can I still use Beacon?
You'll need a Google Business Profile listing first, since that's what we audit — it's free to create directly with Google. Once it's live, connect it to Beacon and your first audit runs right away.
How is Beacon different from other GBP tools?
Most tools in this space are built for marketing agencies juggling dozens of client accounts — client switchers, white-label reports, pricing that assumes you manage twenty locations. Beacon is built for one contractor checking their own listing: no agency dashboard, no extra tabs, just what's wrong and what to do about it.
How often do you check my profile?
Every week, automatically. You'll get an email report, and your dashboard always shows your latest score and trend — no need to remember to log into Google and look.