Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2025
Athens Directory ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Business information when you add or claim a business listing
- Name and email address when you submit reviews or questions
- Contact information when you reach out to us
- Account information if you create an account
Automatically Collected Information
- IP address and browser type
- Pages visited and time spent on our site
- Referring website addresses
- Device information
How We Use Your Information
- To provide and maintain our directory service
- To process and display business listings
- To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- To send you updates about your listings or account (if applicable)
- To improve our website and services
- To detect and prevent fraud or abuse
Information Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Business Listings: Business information you submit will be publicly displayed on our directory
- Reviews and Comments: Your name and comments will be publicly visible when you post reviews or questions
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our website
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze site traffic, and understand user behavior. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information. 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 the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt-out of marketing communications
- Object to processing of your personal information
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.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@athenstribune.com
Or visit our Contact page