At Sargassum Solutions Directory, operated by Sargassum Monitoring, we value your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our directory at sargassummonitoring.com/directory. By using our services, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: When you submit a listing or contact us, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and business details (e.g., company name, address).
- Payment Information: For paid listings, payments are made by bank transfers. We do not store your payment details on our servers; this is handled securely by bank transfers.
- Usage Data: We collect non-personal data such as IP addresses, browser type, and pages visited to improve our services and ensure security.
- Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your experience, such as remembering your preferences. You can manage cookie settings in your browser.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- Directory Listings: To create, manage, and display your business listing in our directory.
- Payments: To process payments for listing, it is by bank transfers.
- Communication: To respond to your inquiries or provide updates about your listing.
- Improvement: To analyze usage data and enhance the functionality of our directory.
- Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, such as data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR).
3. How We Protect Your Information
We take reasonable measures to secure your data:
- We use secure hosting services provided by Hostinger.
- We implement security plugins to protect against unauthorized access.
- Payment data is processed securely via bank transfers standards.
- We do not share your personal information with third parties, except as required for payment processing or legal compliance.
4. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information in the following cases:
- Public Listings: Information you provide in your listing (e.g., business name, contact details) will be publicly displayed in the directory.
- Service Providers: We share payment data with our Bank for transaction processing.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect our rights.
5. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You can request a copy of the data we hold about you.
- Correction: You can update or correct your listing information by contacting us.
- Deletion: You can request the removal of your data, subject to legal retention requirements.
- Opt-Out: You can manage cookie settings to opt out of non-essential data collection.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at: info@sargassummonitoring.com.
6. Third-Party Services
We use third-party services to operate our directory:
- Hostinger: For hosting our website. See Hostinger’s Privacy Policy for details.
7. Cookies
We use cookies to improve your browsing experience, track usage, and ensure security. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect the functionality of our directory.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page, and the “Last Updated” date will be revised accordingly.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
- Email: info@sargassummonitoring.com
- Website: Contact Page
Last Updated: April 28, 2025