Privacy Policy for Peopledirectory.org
Effective Date: July 20,2025.

At Peopledirectory.org (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding the personal data you provide to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in connection with our website and services (collectively, the “Platform”).

By accessing or using Peopledirectory.org, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please do not use our services.

Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of information:

a. Information You Provide Directly

  • Names, biographies, photos, and other personal content submitted for publication

  • Email addresses and contact information (for account creation, inquiries, or corrections)

  • Submissions related to living or deceased individuals (whether authored by the subject or third parties)

  • Comments, suggestions, and user-submitted forms

b. Automatically Collected Information

  • IP address, browser type, device information, operating system

  • Website usage data such as page views, referral URLs, and timestamps

  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 6)

How We Use Your Information

We may use your information for the following lawful purposes:

  • To publish and maintain biographical content

  • To respond to correction or takedown requests

  • To operate, personalize, and improve the Platform

  • To communicate with you regarding submissions, account activity, or policy changes

  • To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or abuse

  • To comply with legal obligations

Public Nature of Published Content

You acknowledge that any biographies, photos, or data submitted for public listing may be indexed by search engines and viewed by the public. If you are submitting information about another individual, you are responsible for ensuring you have the legal right to do so.

You may request corrections or removals by contacting us at [insert contact email]. We will review and act on such requests in compliance with applicable laws, including GDPR or other data protection frameworks.

Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data with:

  • Service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics) under confidentiality agreements

  • Legal authorities when required by law, subpoena, or court order

  • Third parties if necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of Peopledirectory.org, its users, or the public

Data Security

We use industry-standard administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Understand how visitors interact with our Platform

  • Improve user experience and functionality

  • Enable security features and analytics

You may disable cookies via your browser settings. Note that some features may not function properly without cookies enabled.

Data Retention

We retain user-submitted data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. You may request deletion of your personal data or submitted biographies by contacting us directly.

Your Rights

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

  • Access the personal information we hold about you

  • Request correction, update, or deletion of your data

  • Object to or restrict certain processing

  • Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)

To exercise these rights, contact us at legal@peopledirectory.org. We may require verification of your identity before processing your request.

 Children’s Privacy

Peopledirectory.org is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or publish personal data from children without appropriate parental or guardian consent.

Third-Party Links

Our Platform may contain links to external websites not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of such sites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party services.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. Continued use of the Platform after such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Us

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

Email: legal@peopledirectory.org
Website: https://www.peopledirectory.org