Privacy Policy

Summary

• We collect information that you submit through contact forms and add listing forms and the information needed to process transactions.
• We use Google Analytics 4 to measure site traffic. No other analytics or tracking platforms are installed.
• We do not sell personal information. We do not share personal information for cross context behavioral advertising.

Information We Collect

Information you provide

• Contact forms. Name, email address, message content, and any optional fields you choose to submit.
• Add listing forms. Business name, business contact details, location, website or social links, description, images, and the submitter’s name and email.
• Transactions. If we offer paid listings or upgrades we collect the information needed to complete the purchase. Payment card data is processed by our payment processor and is not stored on our servers.
• Communications. If you email us or respond to our messages we collect the content of those communications.

Information collected automatically

When you visit the site we and our service providers may collect:

• Device and browser information, pages viewed, referrer URL, and approximate location based on IP.
• Aggregated usage statistics that help us understand how visitors use the site.

Google Analytics 4

We use Google Analytics 4 to measure and improve site performance. GA4 may set cookies or read device identifiers and collects information such as page views, events, and general location. We have not enabled advertising features or Google Signals unless otherwise stated in this policy.

You can learn how Google uses data at policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites. You can control cookies in your browser and you can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on and by adjusting your Ads Settings at adssettings.google.com.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies are small files stored on your device to keep you signed in, remember preferences, and understand site usage. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being set. If you disable cookies some features may not work as expected.

How We Use Information

• Provide, maintain, and improve the directory and related features.
• Publish and manage business listings and user submitted content.
• Process payments and deliver any purchased services.
• Respond to inquiries and provide support.
• Monitor security, prevent spam and fraud, and enforce our terms.
• Generate aggregated insights and analytics about site performance.

Legal Bases for Processing

Where applicable, we process personal information based on one or more of the following:

• Your consent, for example when you submit a form.
• Contract performance, for example when we provide a paid listing.
• Legitimate interests, such as site security and analytics.
• Compliance with legal obligations.

How We Share Information

• Service providers. We share information with vendors who help us run the site, host content, process payments, send emails, and provide analytics. They may only use your information to perform services for us.
• Legal. We may disclose information to comply with law or a valid legal request or to protect our rights, users, or the public.
• Business transfers. If we undergo a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

We do not sell personal information and we do not share personal information for cross context behavioral advertising.

Payments

Payments for listings or upgrades, if offered, are processed by a third party payment processor. That processor receives your payment card information directly and uses it in accordance with its own privacy policy. We receive limited transaction details, such as confirmation of payment, amounts, and timestamps, which we use for records and support.

User Submitted Content

Content submitted through the add listing form may be published on the site and visible to the public. Do not include personal information in listing content unless you are comfortable making it public. You are responsible for the accuracy and rights to any content you submit.

Data Retention

We keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described here, to comply with our legal obligations, to resolve disputes, and to enforce agreements. Public listings may remain published until you request removal or until they are no longer accurate or relevant.

Your Choices and Rights

• Access, update, delete. You can request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us.
• Withdraw consent. Where we rely on consent you can withdraw it at any time.
• Opt out of analytics. Use the controls described in the Google Analytics 4 section.
• Do Not Sell or Share. We do not sell or share personal information. If you have questions about this status, contact us.

Depending on your location you may have additional rights under local law. We will honor valid requests as required.

Children’s Privacy

This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you believe a person under 18 has provided personal information, contact us and we will delete it.

Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

International Visitors

If you access the site from outside the United States your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States where privacy laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

Third Party Links and Affiliate Relationships

Listings and pages may include links to third party websites and services. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties.

Some links on this site are affiliate links. When you click on these links and make a purchase or take certain actions, we may earn a commission or referral fee. We do not endorse any vendors or third parties linked from this site and we are not responsible for their products, services, or business practices. Our affiliate relationships do not affect the information we collect from you or how we use it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. If we make material changes we will post the updated policy on this page and update the effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions or requests related to privacy, or if you want to access, correct, or delete your information, contact us:

• Contact form: bestsexshops.com/contact