PRIVACY POLICY
Last Updated: June 17, 2026
At [Nom de ton site] (the “Website”), we collect and process personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.
1. Data Controller
For the purpose of this Privacy Policy, the data controller is:
- Company/Name: [Ton Nom ou Nom de ton entreprise]
- Email Contact: [Ton adresse email]
2. Information We Collect
We only collect personal data that is strictly necessary to provide our directory, authentication, and subscription services:
- Account Data: When you register or log in (including via Google/Nextend Social Login), we collect your name, email address, profile picture, and username.
- Listing & Verification Data: When a creator claims a listing, we collect identity verification details (such as URLs to social media profiles, screenshots, or comments provided during the claim process).
- Payment Data: When purchasing a subscription via WooCommerce, transaction processing is handled securely by our payment gateways (WooPayments / Stripe / PayPal). We do not store your full credit card or bank details on our servers.
- Technical Data: We automatically log your IP address, browser type, and device information for security purposes and system diagnostics.
3. How We Use Your Information
We process your personal data for the following lawful purposes:
- To create and manage your user account.
- To process subscription payments and verify listing claims.
- To display your approved directory profiles and process reviews/ratings.
- To protect our website against spam, automated bots, and cyberattacks (via Wordfence and Google reCAPTCHA).
- To comply with statutory legal and tax obligations.
4. Cookies and Automated Tracking
Our Website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze traffic, and ensure core functionalities operate smoothly.
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for account log-ins, session management, and the WooCommerce checkout flow.
- Security Cookies: Dropped by Wordfence and Google reCAPTCHA to prevent malicious traffic and fraudulent form submissions.
You can manage or disable non-essential cookies at any time via your browser settings or our on-site cookie consent banner.
5. Third-Party Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We only share data with trusted third-party service providers essential to running our platform:
- Payment Processors: PayPal / WooPayments (Stripe) to process subscription fees securely.
- Security & Anti-Spam Providers: Defiant Inc. (Wordfence) and Google LLC (reCAPTCHA v2) to prevent hacking and automated spam.
- Social Authentication: Google Services (if you choose to log in via Google).
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as your account remains active or as required to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy (e.g., tax regulations require keeping payment history for several years). If you close your account, your personal details will be deleted or anonymized within 30 days, except where legal retention is mandatory.
7. Your GDPR Rights
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you possess the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): You can request that we delete your personal data.
- Right to Portability: You can request to export your account data in a structured format.
- Right to Object/Restrict Processing: You can object to certain data processing activities.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Ton adresse email].
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. We will notify you of any significant updates by updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.