1. Information We Collect

Vellore Directory collects information to provide better services to our users. We collect information in the following ways:

1.1 Information You Provide

• Contact Information: When you contact us through our contact form, we collect your name, email address, phone number, and message content.
• Business Listings: If you submit a business listing, we collect business name, address, contact details, and other relevant information.

1.2 Information We Collect Automatically

• Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our website, including pages visited, search queries, and time spent on pages.
• Device Information: We may collect information about your device, including IP address, browser type, and operating system.
• Cookies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze website traffic.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our directory services
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• To improve and optimize our website and services
• To send you updates and notifications (with your consent)
• To detect and prevent fraud and abuse
• To comply with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Your Consent: We will share information when you explicitly authorize us to do so.
• Business Listings: Information you provide for business listings will be publicly displayed on our directory.
• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational 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.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our website
• Improve our services and user experience
• Provide personalized content and recommendations

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
• Opt-Out: You can opt-out of receiving promotional communications from us.

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any information.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

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

• Email: privacy@vellore-directory.com
• Phone: +91 70106 50063
• Address: Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India - 632001