Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

1. INTRODUCTION

We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our business directory service (the "Service"). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

2.1 Information You Provide

Business information (name, description, address, phone, email, website, social media links)
Contact information when submitting business listings
Any other information you voluntarily provide

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

IP address
Browser type and version
Device information
Usage data and analytics
Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2.3 Third-Party Information

We may receive information from third-party services you connect to our Service

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the information we collect to:

Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
Process and review business submissions
Communicate with you about your submissions
Send administrative information and updates
Analyze usage patterns and trends
Detect, prevent, and address technical issues
Comply with legal obligations
Protect our rights and prevent fraud

4. INFORMATION SHARING AND DISCLOSURE

4.1 Public Information

Business listings you submit will be publicly displayed on our website, including business name, description, contact information, and location.

4.2 Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, and email services.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

4.5

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

5.1

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and store certain information.

5.2 Types of Cookies

Essential cookies: Required for the Service to function
Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the Service
Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

5.3

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service.

6. DATA RETENTION

We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

7. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES

7.1 Access and Correction

You may access and update your business listing information at any time.

7.2 Deletion

You may request deletion of your business listing by contacting us.

7.3 Opt-Out

You may opt out of certain communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails.

7.4 California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

Right to know what personal information is collected
Right to delete personal information
Right to opt-out of sale of personal information
Right to non-discrimination

7.5 Canadian Privacy Rights

If you are a Canadian resident, you have rights under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), including:

Right to access your personal information
Right to request correction of inaccurate information
Right to file a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner of Canada

8. DATA SECURITY

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the European Union). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

10. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. By using the Service, you consent to such transfers.

11. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

12. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. CONTACT US

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us through the contact information provided on our website.

14. CLAIM YOUR BUSINESS FEATURE

14.1 Legal Basis for Processing

When you claim your business listing, we process your personal data based on:

Contract: To verify your identity and manage your business listing
Legitimate Interest: To maintain accurate business information and prevent fraud
Consent: For marketing communications (only if you opt-in)

14.2 Data Collected During Claim Process

Email address (for verification and communication)
Phone number (optional)
Business information you provide or update
Browser fingerprint (for fraud prevention)
Verification codes and claim status

14.3 How We Use Claim Data

Verify your identity as the business owner
Send verification codes to your email
Communicate about your claim status (approved, rejected, pending)
Provide updates about changes to your listing
Send important service notifications (account security, policy changes)
Send marketing communications (only if you opted in)

14.4 Your Rights Regarding Claim Data

You have the right to:

Access: Request a copy of all data we hold about your claim
Rectification: Correct any inaccurate information in your claim
Erasure: Request deletion of your claim data (subject to legal obligations)
Object: Withdraw marketing consent at any time
Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format

14.5 Data Retention for Claims

We retain claim-related data:

Active claims: Until resolved or withdrawn
Approved claims: For the duration of your business listing
Rejected claims: 90 days (for dispute resolution)
Verification codes: 24 hours or until used

15. LANGUAGE

In the event of any conflict between the English and Farsi versions of this Privacy Policy, the English version shall prevail.