Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 25, 2025

1. Information We Collect

When you use Blackchilies Directory, we may collect the following information:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number (when you register, submit a listing, or contact us).
  • Business Information: Business name, address, phone, website, logo, description, products/services (when you add a listing).
  • Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent, and referring URLs.
  • Coins & Transactions: Your coin balance, redemption requests, and task submissions.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • To operate and maintain the directory platform.
  • To connect users with businesses and facilitate inquiries.
  • To award coins and process redemptions.
  • To improve our services and user experience.
  • To send administrative emails (e.g., password resets, listing approvals).
  • To comply with legal obligations.

3. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following cases:

  • With your consent (e.g., when you inquire about a product, your name and message are shared with the business owner).
  • To comply with legal requests (court orders, law enforcement).
  • To protect our rights, property, or safety, and that of our users.
  • With service providers (hosting, email delivery) who are contractually obligated to protect your data.

4. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies to remember your login session, analyze site traffic, and personalise your experience. You may disable cookies in your browser, but some features may not work properly.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures (SSL encryption, CSRF tokens, SQL injection protection, input sanitisation) to protect your data. However, no online transmission is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
  • Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
  • Withdraw consent (e.g., stop marketing emails).
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

To exercise these rights, please contact us via the contact form.

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.