Your Privacy Matters

We collect the following types of information:

• Reader data: When you visit our website, we may collect your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and referring URLs through cookies and analytics tools.
• Account data: When you create an account to claim directory listings or manage advertising, we collect your name, email address, and company information.
• Newsletter subscriber data: Your email address, name (optional), and selected industry segment.
• Advertiser data: Advertiser name, email, company name, campaign details, and payment information processed through Stripe.
• Directory listing data: Company name, description, contact information, logo, and social media links that you submit for inclusion in our public directory.
• Press release submissions: Submitter name, email, organization, phone number, and any attached files.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Deliver, maintain, and improve our website and content.
• Send newsletter editions and industry updates to subscribers.
• Process advertising orders, track campaign performance, and manage billing.
• Review and publish directory listings and press release submissions.
• Respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form.
• Analyze website traffic and user behavior to optimize content and user experience.
• Prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access to our platform.

When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address and optional name and industry segment. We use this information solely to deliver newsletter editions and related communications. We do not sell or rent your email address to third parties.

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any newsletter email. Upon unsubscription, we will stop sending you newsletter communications, though we may retain your email address in our records to honor your opt-out request.

Advertisers' payment information is processed securely through Stripe. We do not store credit card numbers or sensitive payment details on our servers. We retain advertiser contact information, campaign data, and transaction records for billing, analytics, and tax reporting purposes.

Ad campaign performance data (impressions, clicks) is used to provide analytics to advertisers and to optimize ad delivery. Aggregated, non-identifying performance data may be used in marketing materials or reports.

Information you submit for directory listings (company name, description, contact details, logo, website, and social media links) is published publicly in our directory. By submitting a listing, you acknowledge that this information will be visible to all website visitors.

Account-level information (such as which listings you have claimed) is kept private and is not displayed publicly. Only the listing content you submit for publication is visible to others.

6. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to remember your preferences, analyze website traffic, and deliver relevant advertising. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect website functionality.

We use third-party analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with our content. These tools may set their own cookies and collect usage data in accordance with their respective privacy policies.

7. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect and process your data:

• Stripe: Payment processing for advertising and featured listings.
• Analytics providers: To measure website traffic and user engagement.
• Email service providers: To deliver newsletter editions.
• Ad networks: Third-party ad networks may serve ads on our site and collect data through their own cookies.

Each third-party service operates under its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review the policies of these services.

8. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services. Transaction records are retained for tax and legal compliance purposes. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. You may request deletion of your account data at any time by contacting us.

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate information.
• Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention requirements.
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time.
• Object to the processing of your data for specific purposes.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through our Contact page.

10. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encrypted connections (HTTPS), secure payment processing through Stripe, and access controls limiting data access to authorized personnel. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

Questions about this Privacy Policy? Contact National Vending Partners through our Contact page or email us at info@nationalvendingpartners.com.