Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy (Directory Listings)
Last updated: March 1, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Helen’s Daughters (“we,” “us,” “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects personal information when you submit information to be included in our directory (the “Directory”) and when you use our website.
By submitting a listing or using the Directory, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1) Information We Collect
When you submit a directory listing or communicate with us, we may collect the following information:
- Identity & business details: your name, business name
- Contact information: email address, phone number, preferred contact method
- Location information: business address, general location, service area
- Listing content: product or service details, descriptions, prices, photos, and any notes you submit
- Communications: messages you send to us (for example, support requests or listing updates)
Automatically collected information (website use): Like most websites, we may collect certain technical data automatically (such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and approximate location inferred from IP) to help keep the site secure and working properly.
2) How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Review, approve, and publish your directory listing
- Contact you about your listing (approval, changes needed, updates, verification, or administrative matters)
- Provide and improve the Directory experience and website functionality
- Maintain security, prevent fraud/abuse, and troubleshoot issues
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our site policies
3) What We Share
We share information in the following ways:
Public listing information
If your listing is approved and published, certain details you choose to include in your listing may be visible to the public, such as:
- business name
- location (as shown in the listing)
- contact method(s) you provide for public display (e.g., email, phone, website, social links)
- product/service info, prices, photos, and other listing content
We do not sell your personal information
We do not sell your personal information.
Service providers (processors)
We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate the website and Directory (for example, website hosting, email communication tools, backups, and analytics). These providers are only permitted to process information to provide services to us and must protect it.
Legal and safety
We may disclose information if required to do so by law or if we believe disclosure is reasonably necessary to:
- comply with legal processes
- protect our rights, property, or safety
- investigate fraud or security issues
4) Your Choices and Requests (Edits or Removal)
You can request:
- edits/updates to your listing information, or
- removal of your listing at any time.
To request changes or removal, contact us at: info@helensdaughters.org
5) Data Retention
We keep your information:
- while your listing is active, and
- for a reasonable period after removal for record-keeping, compliance, dispute resolution, and legitimate business needs.
We may retain and store minimal information as necessary even after a listing is removed (for example, to keep records of requests or comply with legal obligations).
6) Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to:
- enable core site features,
- remember preferences,
- understand how visitors use the site, and
- improve site performance and security.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect certain website features.
7) Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect the information you submit. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8) Third-Party Links
Directory listings may contain links to third-party websites or social media pages. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. Please review their policies before providing information to them.
9) Children’s Privacy
The Directory is not intended for children under 13 (or the applicable age of digital consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.
10) Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. If changes are significant, we may provide additional notice on the website.
11) Contact Us
If you have questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your listing information, contact us at:
Helen’s Daughters
Email: info@helensdaughters.org
