1. Our Privacy Commitment
We operate this directory with a strict privacy-first approach. We collect the minimum data required to provide the service, we do not sell personal information, and we do not share user data with third parties for advertising purposes.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Account Information
- Email address (required for account access and essential service communications)
- Username and profile name (for public profile display)
- Password (if set) stored only as a secure hash; we never store readable passwords
2.2 Website Submission Information
- Domain name (main domain only), title, description, category, country, and tags
- Submission timestamps and basic status information (e.g., pending/approved)
2.3 Technical & Security Data
- IP address at registration and security events (e.g., login, abuse protection)
- Basic device/browser data via standard server logs for security and troubleshooting
3. How We Use Information
- To create and maintain accounts, authenticate users, and provide directory features
- To display public profiles and public website listings as part of the directory service
- To prevent fraud, spam, and abuse, and to secure the platform
- To process payments and enable paid features (where applicable)
- To communicate service-related notices (security alerts, account emails, policy updates)
4. Public Visibility
Your public profile and your submitted website listings are intended to be visible publicly. Do not submit any personal or confidential information in listing fields (title/description/tags).
5. Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell your personal data.
We only share data under these limited conditions:
- Service providers: Email delivery and payment processors only to operate the service.
- Legal compliance: If required by valid legal process.
- Security: To investigate or prevent abuse, fraud, or attacks.
6. Payments
Payments are processed by third-party payment providers. We may store payment identifiers and status (e.g., transaction id, amount, currency, timestamp) to confirm access, prevent fraud, and support billing. We do not store full payment card details on our servers.
7. Cookies & Similar Technologies
- Essential cookies: Used for login sessions and security.
- Preferences: Optional settings (if enabled).
If Google Analytics or Google Tag Manager is enabled by the site administrator, it may set cookies for measurement. We do not use analytics to identify you personally.
8. Data Retention
We retain data only as long as necessary to operate the service, comply with legal obligations, and maintain security. We may retain limited logs for fraud prevention and auditing.
9. Your Rights & Controls
- You can update your profile details (except email/username where restricted by design).
- You can edit your website listing details (domain changes are restricted).
- You may request deletion of your account, subject to fraud/security and legal retention needs.
To submit privacy requests, contact us using the site contact method listed on the website.
10. Security Practices
- Password hashing (industry-standard secure hashing)
- Token-based email links for account creation and password resets
- CSRF protection on forms and rate limiting on sensitive endpoints
- Operational logging for abuse detection
No system is perfectly secure. If you believe your account has been compromised, contact us immediately.
11. Third-Party Content
Listings may include screenshots or previews (e.g., via PagePeeker). Such services may load content from third-party domains. We are not responsible for third-party privacy practices.
12. Children’s Privacy
This service is not intended for children. Do not use the service if you are not legally permitted to do so.
13. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.