Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 26 March 2026

MyGreenDirectory.com (“Website,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is operated by Sustainable Impact OÜ, an Estonian company (registry code 17465499). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in a careful and transparent way.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information when you visit our Website, create an account, submit a listing, or otherwise use our services.

By using the Website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Information you provide directly

Name
Email address
Contact details
Business listing information
Account information
Payment and billing details, where applicable
Messages, comments, or other content you submit to us

Information collected automatically

IP address
Browser type and version
Device information
Operating system
Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Referring website or source
Cookies and similar tracking technologies

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the Website, we may collect:

the information shown in the comment form;
the visitor’s IP address;
the browser user agent string.

We use this information for spam detection and site security.

An anonymized string created from your email address may be provided to Gravatar to check whether you are using it. The Gravatar privacy policy is available at: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture may be visible to the public in the context of your comment.

Media uploads

If you upload images to the Website, you should avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may be able to download and extract location data from uploaded images.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

operate and maintain the Website;
manage directory listings and user accounts;
communicate with you about listings, support, updates, or policy changes;
process payments and billing where applicable;
improve the Website, features, and user experience;
send newsletters, updates, offers, or promotional messages where permitted by law and where you have consented or not objected;
prevent spam, fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access;
moderate comments and user-submitted content;
comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes.

3. Affiliate Links Disclosure

Some links on the Website may be affiliate links. This means 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 decisions or directory standards, and we aim to present content honestly and independently.

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share your information with:

trusted service providers, such as hosting providers, email providers, analytics tools, payment processors, and security services;
legal or regulatory authorities when required to comply with law or protect our rights;
fraud prevention, spam detection, or security providers;
third parties with your consent or at your request.

If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

remember user preferences;
keep you logged in;
analyze site performance and usage;
improve functionality and user experience;
personalize content.

Examples of cookies we may use include:

Comment cookies that may save your name, email, and website for up to 1 year;
Login cookies that may remain active for up to 2 weeks if you select “Remember Me”;
Temporary cookies used to check browser compatibility;
Editor cookies that store post or page information when editing content.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features of the Website may not work properly if you do.

For more information, please see our Cookies Policy.

6. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles or pages on the Website may include embedded content such as videos, images, or articles.

Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if you visited those websites directly. Those third-party websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional tracking, and monitor your interaction with their content.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

For example:

comments and their metadata may be retained indefinitely for moderation and follow-up purposes;
account information is retained while your account remains active;
business listing information may be retained while the listing is active and for a reasonable period afterward;
payment records may be retained for accounting, tax, or legal compliance purposes.

You may request deletion of your personal data at any time, subject to legal or operational exceptions.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to:

access the personal data we hold about you;
correct inaccurate or incomplete data;
request deletion of your data;
object to or restrict certain processing;
withdraw consent where processing is based on consent;
request a copy of your data in a portable format.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@mygreendirectory.com.

We may need to verify your identity before responding to your request.

9. Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.

Some data may be processed outside your country of residence depending on the services we use, including hosting, email, analytics, payment, or security providers. Where required, we take appropriate steps to help protect your data.

10. Geographic and Access Restrictions

Our platform may not be available in certain jurisdictions due to legal, regulatory, security, or operational reasons.

Access may be limited or restricted in some countries or territories, and we may apply additional review or verification in higher-risk jurisdictions.

11. Data Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to help protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Children’s Privacy

The Website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16.

If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to remove it.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, legal requirements, or operational needs.

When we do, we will post the updated version on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Continued use of the Website after changes are posted means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:

Email: contact@mygreendirectory.com
Website: https://mygreendirectory.com/

Operator: Sustainable Impact OÜ
Registry code: 17465499