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Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 26, 2024 at 6:13 AM

At GreenFind.Net (the “Directory,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), your privacy is of utmost importance. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services (collectively, the “Services”). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our Services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide and improve our Services, to communicate with you, and to personalize your experience. Below is an outline of the types of information we may collect:

a. Information You Provide Directly

  • Account Information: When you sign up, we collect your name, email address, password, and profile details.
  • Business Listings: If you’re a business owner, we collect details about your business, including its name, address, category, contact details, certifications, and other relevant information.
  • Reviews & Feedback: When you leave reviews or ratings, we collect the content of your feedback, your name (if public), and other optional details.
  • Communications: Any messages or inquiries sent through our contact forms or customer support channels.

b. Information We Collect Automatically

  • Usage Data: Details about your interactions with our Services, including pages visited, search queries, time spent on the site, and links clicked.
  • Device Data: Information about the device you use to access our Services, such as IP address, browser type, operating system, and unique device identifiers.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, beacons, and similar technologies to track activity on our site. This includes session cookies for navigation and persistent cookies for preferences and analytics.

c. Information from Third Parties

  • Social Media or Third-Party Accounts: If you choose to log in via a third-party platform (e.g., Google or Facebook), we may collect information associated with that account.
  • Business Listings Data: Information about businesses that may be publicly available or shared with us by third parties for inclusion in our directory.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • Provide, maintain, and improve the Services.
  • Process and display business listings, user reviews, and ratings.
  • Personalize user experiences, including recommendations and location-based services.
  • Communicate with you about your account, listings, reviews, or inquiries.
  • Send marketing emails, newsletters, and updates (you can opt out at any time).
  • Prevent fraud, secure our Services, and enforce our terms of use.
  • Comply with legal obligations.

3. Sharing Your Information

a. Business Listings and Public Users

If you submit a business listing or leave a review, the information may be displayed publicly on our directory, including your name, business details, and content of your reviews.

b. Service Providers

Third-party vendors that assist in delivering our Services, such as hosting, analytics, email distribution, and payment processing.

c. Legal Compliance and Protection

When required by law or to protect the rights, safety, or property of our users, business partners, or the public.

d. Corporate Transactions

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred as part of the transaction.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your experience and gather analytics. Types of cookies we use include:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the functioning of our site.
  • Analytics Cookies: To understand how users interact with our site (e.g., Google Analytics).
  • Advertising Cookies: To provide relevant promotions and advertisements.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

a. GDPR (European Union)

  • Access: Request access to your personal data.
  • Rectification: Correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data (subject to certain conditions).
  • Data Portability: Obtain a copy of your data in a structured format.
  • Objection: Object to the processing of your data for specific purposes.

b. CCPA (California Residents)

  • Right to Know: Request details about the information we collect and share.
  • Right to Delete: Ask us to delete your personal data.
  • Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of your personal data (we do not sell personal data).

6. Data Security

We implement technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no security measures are foolproof. Please use strong passwords and protect your account credentials.

7. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Services may link to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies before engaging with those platforms.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not directed to individuals under 16 years of age (or the applicable age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect information from children without parental consent.

9. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or our practices. The latest version will always be available on our website. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: