Privacy Policy for Partner in Sustainability
Effective Date: 01-01-2025
Last Updated: 09-06-2025
At Partner in Sustainability, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website, directory, and services (including free and paid plans).
1. Information We Collect
a. Information You Provide Directly
– Account Information: Name, email address, password, and profile photo (optional)
– Business Listing Details: Business name, address, website, sustainability certifications, contact info
– Payment Information: Credit/debit card info (handled by secure third-party payment processors)
– User-Generated Content: Reviews, ratings, comments, images
b. Information Collected Automatically
– IP address, browser type, operating system
– Device information, geographic location (approximate)
– Pages viewed, referring websites, and usage patterns (via cookies and analytics tools)
c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and support basic website functionality. You may manage cookie preferences via your browser settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
– Provide, manage, and improve our services
– Process payments and manage subscriptions
– Communicate with you (e.g., support, updates, promotional messages)
– Display business listings and reviews
– Enforce our Terms of Use and protect user safety
– Comply with legal obligations
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share your information with:
– Service Providers: Payment processors, analytics tools, hosting services, and email platforms
– Law Enforcement: As required by law or to protect legal rights
– Public Users: Certain data (e.g., business name, location, reviews) may be visible to other users and visitors
4. Payment Processing
All payments are handled by secure third-party providers (e.g., Stripe, PayPal). We do not store your full payment details on our servers.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal data as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time (see Section 7).
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
– Access and correct your personal data
– Delete your data (right to be forgotten)
– Object to or restrict data processing
– Withdraw consent
– Request data portability
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@[yourdomain].com.
7. Account and Data Deletion
You may delete your account via your dashboard or by contacting us. Deleting your account will remove your profile and business listing data, though we may retain some information for legal or security purposes.
8. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption, access controls, and secure servers.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.
10. International Users
By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your data to the United States or other jurisdictions where our services operate, which may have different data protection laws than your country.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes via email or prominent notice on our site. Continued use of the Directory constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
12. Contact Us
For questions or requests regarding your privacy, contact us at:
Email: info@partnerinsustainability.com