Effective Date: 07/31/2023
Welcome to Findston (www.findston.com). This Privacy Policy is designed to inform you about the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information we receive from users of our Website. We take your privacy seriously and are committed to safeguarding your personal information. By accessing or using our Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
- Information We Collect:
1.1. Personal Information: We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you use our Website, such as your name, email address, phone number, and other contact details. You may provide this information when you sign up for an account, submit a business listing, communicate with us, or use other features on our Website.
1.2. Business Information: As a business listing website, we collect information related to businesses that are listed on our platform. This may include business names, addresses, contact information, business descriptions, website URLs, operating hours, and other relevant details.
1.3. Log Data: We automatically collect certain information when you access our Website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages viewed, time and date of access, and other usage statistics.
- Use of Information:
2.1. Providing Services: We use the personal and business information collected to operate, maintain, and improve our Website and services. This includes displaying business listings, facilitating communication between users, and responding to inquiries or support requests.
2.2. Communication: We may use your contact information to send you administrative messages, updates, newsletters, and promotional materials related to our Website, provided that you have consented to receive such communications.
2.3. Analytics and Improvement: We may analyze the usage data and perform research to improve our services, enhance user experience, and optimize our Website’s performance.
- Disclosure of Information:
3.1. Business Listings: Information provided in business listings, such as business names, addresses, and contact details, is publicly accessible to all users of our Website and may be indexed by search engines.
3.2. Service Providers: We may share personal and business information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Website, delivering services, and performing other business-related functions. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and may only use it for the purpose of providing their services.
3.3. Legal Compliance: We may disclose personal information if required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or others.
- Data Security:
We implement reasonable security measures to protect the information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Website, analyze trends, and administer the Website. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
- Third-Party Links:
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those external sites. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of those websites to understand how they collect, use, and share your information.
- Children’s Privacy:
Our Website is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take appropriate steps to remove such information from our records.
- Changes to this Privacy Policy:
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The updated policy will be effective upon posting on our Website.
- Contact Us:
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at [contact email or address].
By using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described herein.