Privacy Policy

Submit Your Store operates Submit Your Store, a web-based local business directory that allows users to browse listings, publish reviews, and submit or manage business profiles. This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors and registered users of the website and related services.

Depending on how you use the site, we may collect the following categories of information:

Information you provide directly

• Account registration details such as name, email address, and password (stored in hashed form).
• Business listing information including business name, address, phone, website, category, and description.
• Google Business Profile URLs and business-domain email addresses used for listing verification.
• Reviews, ratings, and other content you submit on business profile pages.
• Messages you send through our contact form or to support@submityourstore.com.

Information collected automatically

• Device and browser type, operating system, and general technical identifiers.
• IP address, approximate location derived from IP, and referral URLs.
• Pages viewed, links clicked, and time spent on the site.
• Cookies and similar technologies as described in our Cookie Policy.

Information from third parties

• Public business data associated with Google Business Profile links you submit.
• Authentication and email-delivery services that help us verify accounts and listing ownership.

We use collected information to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve Submit Your Store and its browse, search, and listing features.
• Create and display business profiles, category pages, and location-based directory pages.
• Verify listing submissions and protect against spam, fraud, and impersonation.
• Authenticate users, manage accounts, and respond to support requests.
• Moderate user-generated content in line with our Terms of Service.
• Analyze aggregated usage trends to improve navigation and content quality.
• Display advertising through partners such as Google AdSense, where enabled.
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies.

We do not sell your personal information to data brokers. We may share information with service providers who process data on our behalf under contractual confidentiality obligations.

If you are located in a region that requires a legal basis for processing (such as the European Economic Area or United Kingdom), we rely on: (a) performance of a contract when providing account and listing services you request; (b) legitimate interests in operating and securing the directory; (c) consent where required for non-essential cookies or marketing; and (d) legal compliance when responding to lawful requests.

We use cookies and similar technologies for essential site functionality, analytics, and advertising. Third parties, including Google, may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this or other websites. You can learn more and manage preferences in our Cookie Policy.

Where required, we will present a consent mechanism before loading non-essential advertising or analytics cookies. You may also opt out of personalized advertising through your browser settings or industry opt-out tools provided by ad networks.

We retain account and listing data for as long as your account or listing remains active, plus a reasonable period afterward for backups, dispute resolution, and legal compliance. Review content may remain visible after account deletion where anonymization is not technically feasible, unless removal is required by law or our moderation policies.

We implement administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. No online service can guarantee absolute security; please use a strong, unique password and notify us promptly if you suspect unauthorized access to your account.

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

• Access, correct, or delete personal information we hold about you.
• Object to or restrict certain processing activities.
• Withdraw consent where processing is consent-based.
• Request a portable copy of information you provided.
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@submityourstore.com. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling a request.

Submit Your Store is not directed to children under 13 (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us personal data, contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.

Our servers and service providers may be located in the United States or other countries. By using the site, you understand that your information may be transferred to jurisdictions that may have different data protection laws than your home country, subject to appropriate safeguards where required.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Material changes will be posted on this page. Continued use of the site after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Privacy questions or requests: support@submityourstore.com. You may also use our Contact page.