Privacy Policy

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1. Introduction

Welcome to FreeOnlineDirectory.in. We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing a safe online experience. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website freeonlinedirectory.in, including any other media form, media channel, mobile website, or mobile application related or connected to it (collectively, the "Site").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site.

2. Data Collection

We collect several types of information from and about users of our Site, including:

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Contact us: When you use our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message.
• Subscribe to communications: If you subscribe to our newsletter or updates, we collect your email address and name.
• Participate in surveys or promotions: We may collect your name, contact information, and responses to questions.
• Provide feedback: When you provide feedback or testimonials, we may collect your name and the content you share.

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns, including:

• Device information: We collect information about your web browser, operating system, device type, and screen resolution.
• IP address: We collect your IP address, which may be used to derive your approximate location (country or city level).
• Usage data: We collect information about how you interact with our Site, including pages visited, time spent on those pages, referring website or source, and actions taken while using our tools and games.
• Performance data: We collect data about how our Site performs on your device, including loading times and any errors encountered.

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third parties, including:

• Analytics providers: Such as Google Analytics, which provide insights into user behavior.
• Advertising networks: Such as Google AdSense, which may share information about your interests and online activities.
• Social media platforms: If you interact with our content on social media or use social media login features (if available).

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and personalize content. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognize your browser and remember certain information.

3.1 Types of Cookies We Use

Type of Cookie	Purpose	Duration
Essential Cookies	Necessary for the basic functionality of our Site, enabling features such as page navigation and access to secure areas.	Session or Persistent
Analytical/Performance Cookies	Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site by collecting and reporting information anonymously.	Persistent (typically 1-2 years)
Functionality Cookies	Allow us to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features and personalized content.	Persistent (typically 1 year)
Targeting/Advertising Cookies	Used to deliver relevant ads, track ad campaign performance, and measure the effectiveness of advertisements.	Persistent (typically 30-90 days)

3.2 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences by:

• Deleting cookies from your device
• Blocking cookies by default
• Allowing cookies from specific websites only
• Blocking third-party cookies

Please note that disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of our Site. For more information about how to manage cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

3.3 Other Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use web beacons, pixel tags, and other tracking technologies to gather information about your browsing activities and to measure the effectiveness of our communications and marketing campaigns.

4. Google AdSense & Third-party Advertising

We use Google AdSense and other third-party advertising companies to serve ads when you visit our Site. These companies may use information about your visits to this and other websites to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you.

4.1 Google AdSense

Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our Site and/or other sites on the Internet.

Google AdSense may collect the following types of information:

• IP address
• Cookie identifiers
• Website activity
• Browser information
• Device information

This information is used to personalize ads based on your interests and to measure the effectiveness of ad campaigns.

4.2 Opting Out of Personalized Advertising

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:

• Google Ads Settings
• Digital Advertising Alliance
• Network Advertising Initiative

Please note that opting out of personalized advertising does not mean you will no longer see ads. It means that the ads you see may be less relevant to your interests.

5. How We Use Your Information

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

5.1 Providing and Improving Our Services

• Operating, maintaining, and improving our Site and services
• Developing new features and functionality
• Understanding how users interact with our tools and games
• Diagnosing technical issues and optimizing performance

5.2 Communications

• Responding to your comments, questions, and requests
• Sending administrative information, such as updates to our terms or privacy policy
• Providing customer support and assistance
• Sending newsletters or marketing communications (if you have opted in)

5.3 Analytics and Research

• Analyzing usage patterns and trends
• Conducting research and surveys to improve our services
• Generating aggregated, non-identifying analytics
• Measuring the effectiveness of our content and features

5.4 Security and Legal Compliance

• Protecting against, identifying, and preventing fraud and other illegal activities
• Enforcing our terms of service and other legal rights
• Complying with legal obligations and government requests
• Resolving disputes and addressing liability issues

6. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:

6.1 Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:

• Web hosting and cloud storage providers
• Analytics providers
• Email service providers
• Customer support services

These service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only as necessary to provide services to us and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

6.2 Advertising Partners

We may share information with advertising partners, including Google AdSense, to deliver relevant advertisements and measure their effectiveness. This information typically includes:

• Non-personally identifiable information (such as cookie IDs)
• Device information
• IP address
• Usage data

6.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency). We may also disclose your information to:

• Enforce our terms of service and other agreements
• Protect and defend our rights or property
• Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with our Site
• Protect the personal safety of users of our Site or the public

6.4 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on our Site of any change in ownership or uses of your information.

7. External Links

Our Site may contain links to external websites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit.

We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. These third-party websites may use cookies and tracking technologies independently from us, and they may collect personal information according to their own privacy policies.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Using secure, encrypted connections (HTTPS) for all website traffic
• Regularly updating our systems and software
• Restricting access to personal information to authorized personnel only
• Implementing industry-standard security practices

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. If you have reason to believe that your interaction with us is no longer secure, please contact us immediately.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. The criteria used to determine our retention periods include:

• The length of time we have an ongoing relationship with you
• Our legal obligations
• Whether retention is advisable in light of our legal position (such as for statutes of limitations, litigation, or regulatory investigations)

When we no longer need to use your information, we will take steps to securely delete or anonymize it.

10. International Data Transfers

We may process, store, and transfer your personal information in countries other than your own. These countries may have different data protection laws than your country of residence. By using our Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

When we transfer your information internationally, we take appropriate safeguards to ensure that your information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable law.

11. Your Rights and Choices

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

11.1 Access and Information

You have the right to request information about the personal data we hold about you and how it is processed.

11.2 Correction

You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information we hold about you.

11.3 Deletion

You have the right to request that we delete your personal information in certain circumstances, such as when it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.

11.4 Restriction of Processing

You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances, such as when you contest the accuracy of the data.

11.5 Data Portability

You have the right to receive a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

11.6 Objection

You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances, such as for direct marketing purposes.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Information" section below.

12. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to remove that information from our systems.

If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will promptly delete that information.

13. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell
• The right to request deletion of your personal information
• The right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Information" section below.

14. European Economic Area (EEA) Privacy Rights

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

• The right to access your personal data
• The right to rectification of inaccurate personal data
• The right to erasure of your personal data
• The right to restrict processing of your personal data
• The right to data portability
• The right to object to processing of your personal data
• The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Information" section below.

15. User Consent

By using our Site, you consent to our collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, your choice is not to use our Site.

You can withdraw your consent at any time by discontinuing use of our Site and services. However, this will not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out before you withdraw your consent.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of our Site after we post any modifications to the Privacy Policy will constitute your acknowledgment of the modifications and your consent to abide by and be bound by the modified Privacy Policy.

For significant changes to this Privacy Policy, we will provide a more prominent notice, such as an email notification or a temporary notice on our homepage.

17. Contact Information

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

Email: atulkumarwebit@gmail.com

We will respond to your inquiries as soon as possible, typically within 30 days.