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Privacy Policy

LAST_UPDATED: MARCH_2026

INTRODUCTION

ModelShopDirectory.com ("we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website at www.modelshopdirectory.com (the "Website").

By using our Website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Website.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

  • Account Information: Email address and password when you create an account.
  • Listing Information: Business details including name, address, contact information, website URL, and description.
  • Communication Data: Any information you provide when contacting us.
  • Review Content: Content and ratings when you submit reviews.

Automatically Collected

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, navigation patterns.
  • Device Information: Browser type, OS, device type.
  • Location Data: General geographic location based on IP.
  • Referral Data: The website that referred you.

How We Use Your Information

  • To provide, maintain, and improve our directory service
  • To process and display business listings
  • To create and manage your user account
  • To communicate about your account, listings, or enquiries
  • To send notifications about listing changes
  • To analyze usage patterns and improve functionality
  • To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraud
  • To comply with legal obligations

Cookies And Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities.

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the Website to function properly.
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings (e.g., theme).
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand visitor interactions.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect functionality.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal information.
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information.
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information.
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data.
  • Objection: Object to certain processing.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Our Website is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.