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Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Ontario Directory ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our website, create an account, or list a business.
2. Information We Collect
- Account information: name, email address, password, and basic profile details.
- Business information: business name, address, contact details, description, categories, photos, and other listing content you provide.
- Usage data: pages viewed, search queries, clicks, approximate location, and device information used to improve the Service.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To create and manage your account and business listings.
- To show relevant search results and local businesses to users.
- To communicate with you about your account, updates, and service changes.
- To analyze usage patterns and improve the performance and reliability of Ontario Directory.
4. Cookies & Tracking
We may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep you signed in to your account.
- Remember your preferences and recent searches.
- Measure how the Service is used so we can improve the experience.
5. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited data:
- With service providers who help us operate Ontario Directory (for example, hosting, analytics, and email providers).
- When required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect our rights and the safety of users.
6. Data Retention & Security
We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. We use reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your data, but no online service can be completely secure.
7. Your Choices
- You can update your account and business information from your profile or dashboard.
- You may request that we delete your account, subject to any legal obligations to retain certain records.
- You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date above and, where appropriate, notify you through the Service.
9. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please reach out via the .