Last updated: 14 April 2025
mygreendirectory.com (“we”, “us”, or “our”), 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.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of information:
Personal Information You Provide:
- Name, email address, and contact details
- Business listing information
- Payment and billing details (where applicable)
Automatically Collected Data:
- IP address, browser type, device information
- Website usage data such as pages visited and time spent
- Cookies and tracking technologies (see Section 5)
Comments:
- When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comment form, the IP address, and browser user agent string for spam detection.
- An anonymized string (hash) from your email may be provided to Gravatar to check if you’re using it. The Gravatar privacy policy is available at: https://automattic.com/privacy.
- Approved comments may display your profile picture publicly in context.
Media Uploads:
- Avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract this data from images on the site.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Operate and manage the directory
- Communicate with you regarding listings, updates, or support
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Send newsletters, offers, or promotions (with your consent)
- Process payments securely
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
- Moderate comments and prevent spam
3. Affiliate Links Disclosure
Some links on our website may be affiliate links, meaning we may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase at no extra cost to you. Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content or listings.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share it:
- With trusted service providers (e.g. payment processors, hosting services)
- To comply with legal obligations or resolve disputes
- If required for security, fraud prevention, or user support
- With your consent or upon your request
If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email.
5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tools to:
- Store user preferences
- Analyze site performance
- Save login/session data
- Personalize content
Examples include:
- Comment cookies that store your name, email, and website for 1 year
- Login and screen display cookies (lasting up to 2 weeks if “Remember Me” is selected)
- Temporary cookies to verify browser capabilities
- Editor cookies that store post ID when editing/publishing
You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but some functionality may be affected.
6. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, etc.). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the other website directly. These external sites may collect data about you, use cookies, or monitor your interaction.
7. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary. For example:
- Comments and metadata may be stored indefinitely for moderation purposes.
- User profile data is retained until deletion. You can edit or delete your info (excluding usernames).
You may request data deletion at any time by contacting us.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct or update inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict processing
- Withdraw consent for marketing
To exercise these rights, email us at contact@mygreendirectory.com.
9. Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services. Some data may be processed outside your country depending on third-party tools (e.g., analytics, hosting, or email services).
10. International Access Restrictions
Our platform is not intended for users located in Excluded Territories including but not limited to: Afghanistan, Belarus, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Sudan, Syria, and others listed in our [Terms & Conditions].
Users in Cautionary Jurisdictions (e.g. USA, Canada, Nigeria) may face restricted access or additional verification due to legal and operational concerns.
11. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or misuse. However, no system is completely secure, and you use the site at your own risk.
12. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, contact us at: