Privacy Policy

1Introduction

Agadir Directory ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website agadirdirectory.com (the "Service"). Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the Service.

By using our Service, you consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. We will not use or share your information with anyone except as described in this privacy policy. We reserve the right to update this privacy policy at any time, and changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page. We encourage you to review this privacy policy periodically for any changes.

2Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, information collected automatically when you use our Service, and information from third-party sources. The types of information we collect include:

Personal Information You Provide

• •Account Information: When you create an account or submit a business listing, we collect your name, email address, phone number, and business details including address, description, and images.
• •Reviews and Feedback: When you leave a review, we collect your display name, star rating, and the text of your review.
• •Communications: When you contact us via our contact form or email, we collect the information you provide in your message, including your name and email address.
• •Advertising Inquiries: If you express interest in advertising, we collect your name, email, company name, and any other information you provide.

Information Collected Automatically

• •Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our Service, including pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, and search queries entered.
• •Device Information: We collect information about the device you use to access the Service, including device type, operating system, browser type, IP address, and screen resolution.
• •Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

3How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

• •Provide, operate, and maintain our directory Service, including displaying business listings and reviews
• •Process business submissions and review them for quality and accuracy before publication
• •Improve, personalize, and develop new features for our Service based on user behavior and feedback
• •Communicate with you about your submissions, account, or inquiries, and respond to your questions
• •Send you promotional communications and updates about our Service, with your consent
• •Detect, prevent, and address fraud, security issues, and technical problems
• •Display advertisements through Google AdSense and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns

4Sharing of Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal identification information to others. We may share information we have collected about you in certain situations:

• •Public Display: Business listing information (name, address, phone, website, images, reviews) is publicly displayed on our directory. This is the core function of our Service.
• •Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, and advertising (including Google AdSense).
• •Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information where required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
• •Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal data may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5Google AdSense and Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Service. Google AdSense may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting aboutads.info. Please note that opting out does not mean you will no longer receive advertising, only that the advertising you receive will be less relevant to your interests.

For more information about how Google uses data, please review Google's Privacy Policy. We do not have access to or control over the cookies that Google or other third-party advertisers use, and this privacy policy does not cover the use of cookies by third-party advertisers.

6Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS protocols, secure storage of databases, regular security assessments, and access controls that limit who can view your personal information.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. We encourage you to use strong passwords and to never share your login credentials with others.

7Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• •Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• •Correction: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• •Deletion: You have the right to request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.
• •Objection: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes.
• •Data Portability: You have the right to request your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@agadirdirectory.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

8Contact Us

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