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 to CSV or Excel, including the name, address, phone, website, rating and more.
Can I try BasedOnBusiness for free?▾
Yes. Every new account receives 50 one-time credits with no card required. If you later choose a paid plan, its 7-day money-back guarantee covers the value of unused credits.
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 public Google Maps business fields. When a website is available, enrichment can also add multiple published email addresses with source pages, social profiles and website technologies.
Do you provide email addresses?▾
Yes. We collect email addresses explicitly published on the business's own website, including role and named work addresses, and include their source pages. We do not guess addresses or probe mail servers.
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 unused credits roll over?▾
No. Each plan's export credits refresh at the start of every billing month and don't roll over. Pick a plan sized to your monthly volume, or upgrade anytime — upgrades are prorated.
How do payments work?▾
Payments are processed securely through Stripe in US dollars. Pick a monthly or yearly plan; your card is stored securely by Stripe and billed automatically each period.
What is your refund policy?▾
Under the 7-day money-back guarantee, cancelling refunds the value of your unused credits. After 7 days, your plan stays active until the end of the paid period, with no partial refund. Email ilyasyildirim@boztekno.com with any questions.
Privacy & compliance
Is collecting Google Maps data legal?▾
We collect public business listings and contact details explicitly published on business websites. Named work emails may be personal data; public availability is not permission to send marketing. You remain responsible for lawful use, transparency, opt-outs and local anti-spam rules.
Are you GDPR compliant? What about my own data?▾
We apply privacy-by-design controls, record email source pages and support access or deletion requests. Named work emails can be personal data, so the lawful basis and outreach rules depend on your purpose and jurisdiction. See our Privacy Policy.
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.