Privacy Policy

DutchList ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services. We respect the privacy values of the PA Dutch Country communities we serve and apply those same principles to our users.

Information You Provide

• Business Submissions: When you submit your business, we collect business name, contact information, location, and business details.
• Contact Forms: Name, email, phone number, and message content when you contact us.
• Feedback: Comments, reviews, or suggestions you provide about businesses or our service.

Information Automatically Collected

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, search queries, and interaction patterns.
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution, and device identifiers.
• Location Data: General location information to show relevant businesses nearby.
• Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site.

• Directory Services: Display business listings and provide search functionality.
• Communication: Respond to inquiries, provide customer support, and send important updates.
• Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to improve our website and services.
• Business Verification: Verify business information and ensure listing accuracy.
• Marketing: Send newsletters or promotional content (with your consent).
• Legal Compliance: Comply with applicable laws and regulations.

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality and security.
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings (like dark mode preference).
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site.
• Third-Party Services: Google Analytics, Google Places API for address suggestions.

Information Sharing

We respect your privacy and do not sell your personal information. We may share information in these limited circumstances:

• Business Listings: Business information is displayed publicly in our directory (as intended).
• Service Providers: Trusted third parties who help us operate our website (hosting, analytics).
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request information about the personal data we have about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations).
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured format.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: