Privacy Policy

We 
respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains what information Houston Area Directory collects, how we (“we,” “our,” “us”) use it, and the choices you have when using our website and any related services (collectively, the “Site”).

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in three main ways:

1-a. Information You Provide

When you:

• Create an account or listing
• Contact us or request support
• Subscribe to emails or newsletters

We may collect:

• Name and contact details (email, phone, etc.)
• Business name, description, and services offered
• Profile photo or logo
• Payment and billing information (if applicable)
• Messages or communications sent through the Site

1-b. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect:

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and operating system
• Pages you view and actions you take
• Referring website or link
• General location data (city/state, not precise GPS)

This helps us analyze traffic, prevent abuse, and improve performance.

1-c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tools to:

• Keep you logged in
• Remember preferences
• Measure traffic and usage patterns

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect functionality.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Create and manage your account and listings
• Display listings publicly on the Site
• Process payments (through secure third-party processors)
• Communicate with you about your account, updates, or promotions
• Respond to questions or support requests
• Monitor, improve, and secure the Site
• We may also use anonymized data (not personally identifiable) for analytics and business insights.

3. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information.
We only share data when necessary to operate our business, such as:

• Payment processors (to complete transactions)
• Hosting and analytics providers (to maintain and improve the Site)
• Email and marketing tools (to send updates or newsletters)
• Legal or security reasons, if required by law or to prevent harm

All partners are required to protect your data and use it only for the agreed purpose.

4. How We Protect Your Information

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data, including:

• Secure HTTPS encryption
• Limited employee access to sensitive data
• Regular system monitoring for vulnerabilities

While we take these steps seriously, no system is 100% secure. You use the Site at your own risk.

5. Your Choices and Rights

You can:

• Access or update your account information anytime.
• Delete your account or listing by contacting us.