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Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your information

Last updated: May 2025

Central BC Directory ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website centralbcdirectory.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information about visitors to our site and businesses listed in our directory.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you submit a business listing or contact us, you may provide:

  • Business name, address, phone number, and email
  • Contact name and other details you include in your submission
  • Any other information you voluntarily share

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our site, we may automatically collect:

  • Browser type and version
  • Device type and operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on them
  • Referring website or source

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Display and manage business listings in our directory
  • Respond to enquiries and support requests
  • Improve our website and services
  • Send updates or communications related to your listing (opt-out available)
  • Prevent fraudulent or abusive use of our site

Business Listing Information

Business information displayed in our directory (name, address, phone, description) is publicly visible to all visitors of the site. This is the nature of a business directory — information submitted for listing will appear publicly.

If you are a business owner and would like a listing removed or corrected, contact us and we will process the request promptly.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services for:

  • AI search functionality (Pickaxe)
  • Website hosting and analytics (Netlify)
  • Google Fonts (typography)

These services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.

Data Retention

We retain business listing information for as long as the listing remains active. You may request deletion of your information at any time by contacting us. We will remove or anonymize your data within 30 days of a valid request.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we use industry-standard hosting and HTTPS encryption on our site.

Cookies

Our site may use essential cookies for basic site functionality. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser, though some site features may not work properly without them.

Children's Privacy

Our site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or a request related to your data, contact us at:

Email: ken@gentoolinkwebservices.com