Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

When you use our directory, we collect several types of information:

Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address, name, and password. All users who create listings may choose what personal or professional information to share publicly.

Usage Information: We automatically collect information about how you interact with our website, including IP addresses, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on the site.

User-Generated Content: Any information you choose to submit in your listings, including but not limited to professional credentials, contact information, service descriptions, and other details, is collected and stored by us.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

Platform Operation: To operate, maintain, and improve our directory services, including account management and user authentication.

Communication: To send you essential updates about our service, respond to your inquiries, and, with your consent, send marketing communications.

Analytics: To understand how users interact with our platform, improve our services, and maintain platform security.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We share information in the following ways:

Public Information: Any information you choose to include in your directory listing is publicly visible to all website visitors. Users should exercise caution when deciding what information to make public.

Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting business, or servicing you, subject to confidentiality obligations.

Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, comply with legal proceedings, or respond to government requests.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your personal information. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

Your Choices and Rights

You have several rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Update: You can review and update your account information at any time through your account settings.

Information Deletion: You may request deletion of your account and associated information, subject to our legal obligations and legitimate business interests.

Marketing Communications: You can opt out of marketing communications while continuing to receive essential service-related communications.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior and preferences. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings, although disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Third-Party Links

Our directory may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. Users should review the privacy policies of any third-party sites they visit.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information.

International Data Transfers

We may transfer, store, and process your information in countries other than your own. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of information to countries outside your country of residence, which may have different data protection rules.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes through the website or via email.

Contact Information

Your Rights Under Data Protection Laws

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have additional rights under applicable data protection laws, including the right to request access to your personal information, request correction of any inaccurate information, object to processing, and lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.