Welcome to Active Directory US. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our website and services, including browsing business listings, submitting listings, creating an account, or contacting us.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information when you use our website.

Personal Information

You may voluntarily provide:

  • Full Name
  • Email Address
  • Phone Number
  • Business Name
  • Business Address
  • Website URL
  • Social Media Links
  • Company Description
  • Business Category
  • Any information submitted through contact forms or listing forms

Business Listing Information

When submitting a business listing, we may collect:

  • Business Name
  • Logo
  • Images
  • Description
  • Contact Information
  • Business Hours
  • Products and Services
  • Location Information
  • Website URL
  • Categories and Keywords

This information is intended to be publicly displayed on our website.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP Address
  • Browser Type
  • Device Information
  • Operating System
  • Referring Website
  • Pages Visited
  • Time and Date of Visit
  • Click Activity
  • Cookies and Similar Technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Publish and manage business listings.
  • Verify listing submissions.
  • Improve our website and user experience.
  • Respond to customer inquiries.
  • Prevent spam, fraud, and misuse.
  • Maintain website security.
  • Analyze website traffic.
  • Provide customer support.
  • Send important service-related communications.
  • Comply with applicable legal requirements.

3. Cookies

Active Directory US uses cookies to:

  • Remember user preferences.
  • Improve website functionality.
  • Analyze visitor behavior.
  • Measure website performance.
  • Deliver relevant advertising where applicable.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, although some website features may no longer function properly.

4. Analytics

We may use analytics services to better understand how visitors use our website. These services may collect anonymous information such as:

  • Device type
  • Browser
  • Pages viewed
  • Session duration
  • Traffic sources

This information helps us improve our services.

5. Advertising

Our website may display advertisements from third-party advertising partners.

These partners may use cookies or similar technologies to display advertisements that are relevant to your interests.

We do not control the privacy practices of third-party advertising providers.

6. Business Listings

Business listings submitted by users are intended for public viewing.

By submitting a listing, you confirm that:

  • You own the business or have authorization to publish its information.
  • The information provided is accurate.
  • You grant Active Directory US permission to display your listing publicly.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or services provided by external websites.

We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

9. Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to:

  • Maintain your account.
  • Display business listings.
  • Comply with legal obligations.
  • Resolve disputes.
  • Enforce our policies.

When information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymized where appropriate.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your local laws, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal information.
  • Correct inaccurate information.
  • Request deletion of your personal data.
  • Withdraw consent where applicable.
  • Object to certain data processing activities.

To exercise these rights, please contact us through our website.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If such information is identified, we will take reasonable steps to remove it.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be posted on this page along with the revised Effective Date. Continued use of the website after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us using the contact form available on the Active Directory US website.

We will make reasonable efforts to respond to your inquiry in a timely manner.

Thank you for using Active Directory US. We appreciate your trust and are committed to protecting your privacy while providing a secure and reliable business directory platform.