Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about BasedOnBusiness — data, credits, privacy and the API.
Getting started
What is BasedOnBusiness?▾
BasedOnBusiness turns Google Maps into a ready-to-use lead list. Search businesses by country, state, city and category, then export the results — name, address, phone, website, rating and more — to CSV or Excel.
Is there a free trial? Do I need a credit card?▾
Every new account gets 50 free credits — that's 50 leads — with no credit card required. You only pay when you want more.
How does it work?▾
Choose a category and location and start a search. We collect the matching businesses from Google Maps' public data, and when the job finishes you download your leads from the dashboard or fetch them via the API.
Data & coverage
Which countries and categories are covered?▾
195 countries and 4,000+ business categories. You can target precisely by country, state/region or individual city.
What data do I get for each business?▾
Each lead includes the business name, category, full address, city, phone number, website, Google rating, review count and opening hours — taken directly from the business's public Google Maps profile.
Do you provide email addresses?▾
Not yet. We currently return phone numbers and websites from public Google Maps profiles; email enrichment is on our roadmap.
How accurate and fresh is the data?▾
Results mirror businesses' live Google Maps profiles and our database is continuously refreshed, so phone numbers and websites stay valid. Accuracy matches what's publicly listed on Google.
What happens if a search returns no results?▾
Searches that return no results don't consume any credits. You only pay for leads that are actually delivered.
Credits & billing
How are credits used?▾
1 credit equals 1 business lead. The estimated cost is shown before each search starts, and only delivered results are charged.
Do credits expire?▾
No. Credits never expire — buy once and use them whenever you need, at your own pace. There's no subscription.
How do payments work?▾
Payments are processed securely by Stripe in US dollars. We never store your card details, and you simply buy credit packs as you need them.
What is your refund policy?▾
Unused credits can be refunded within 7 days of purchase. Credits already spent on completed searches are non-refundable. Email ilyasyildirim@boztekno.com to request a refund.
Privacy & compliance
Is collecting Google Maps data legal?▾
We only collect publicly available business information, and the service is intended for legitimate B2B prospecting. The data is GDPR & CCPA compliant, traceable and legal for commercial use — you remain responsible for using it lawfully, including anti-spam rules.
Are you GDPR compliant? What about my own data?▾
Yes. We process public business data only. For your account we store your name, email and optional company name, and you can access, correct, export or delete it at any time. See our Privacy Policy for details.
How long do you keep my data?▾
We keep your data while your account is active. If you delete your account, your data is removed from our systems within 30 days.
API & integrations
Is there an API?▾
Yes. The REST API lets you start searches, fetch results and manage webhooks programmatically, at up to 100 requests per minute per API key. Generate a key in Settings → API Keys.
Can I use it with AI agents?▾
Yes. Our MCP server connects BasedOnBusiness to AI assistants like Claude, ChatGPT and Gemini, as well as any MCP-compatible client.
Can I connect it to my CRM, Zapier or Make?▾
Yes. Use the REST API, webhooks, or our Zapier and Make.com integrations to push leads into HubSpot, Google Sheets, Pipedrive and thousands of other apps.
How do I get support?▾
Use the live chat button at the bottom-right of any page, or email ilyasyildirim@boztekno.com.