At the Open Social Business Directory (accessible from opensocialbiz.com), one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors and directory submitters. This Privacy Policy document outlines the types of information collected and how we use it.

1. Directory Information & Submission Data

When you apply to get listed, we collect public details you provide, including your business name, description, website, and social handle/protocol. This information is intended to be displayed publicly. We do not share your private email address used during communication.

2. Log Files

Like most websites, we follow a standard procedure of using log files. These files log visitors when they visit websites. The information collected by log files includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date/time stamp, and referring/exit pages. These are not linked to any personally identifiable information.

3. Cookies & Advertising Partners

We use cookies to store information about visitor preferences and customize web content based on browser types.

Google DoubleClick DART Cookie: Google is a third-party vendor on our site. It uses cookies, known as DART cookies, to serve ads to our site visitors based upon their visit to opensocialbiz.com and other sites on the internet. Visitors may choose to decline the use of DART cookies by visiting the Google ad and content network Privacy Policy at the following URL: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads.

4. Web Analytics & Session Replay (Microsoft Clarity)

We partner with Microsoft Clarity and Microsoft Advertising to capture how you use and interact with our website through behavioral metrics, heatmaps, and session replay to improve and optimize our website's usability. Website usage data is captured using first- and third-party cookies and other tracking technologies to analyze site traffic, user activity, and feature engagement.

For more details on how Microsoft collects, processes, and secures your data, please read the Microsoft Privacy Statement at https://privacy.microsoft.com/en-us/privacystatement.

5. Data Rights & Profile Removal

You have the right to request a copy of the data we hold, request corrections, or request complete removal of your business directory listing. To do so, please contact us at privacy@opensocialbiz.com, and we will process your request immediately.

6. Consent

By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.