Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

a) Information You Provide

When you use our Store Suggestion Form, you voluntarily provide:

• Your name
• Your email address
• Store information (name, website, type, location)
• Store address details (country, city, full address)
• Optional notes or additional information about the store

b) Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser and device information
• Pages visited and time spent on the site
• Referral sources

This information helps us improve platform performance and user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Operate and improve the Collection Index platform
• Process and review store suggestions submitted through our form
• Respond to inquiries and support requests
• Send email notifications about your store suggestions (if applicable)
• Display relevant platform content
• Maintain security and prevent misuse
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Cookies and Analytics

Collection Index may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember user preferences
• Analyze traffic and usage patterns
• Improve site functionality

You can manage cookie settings in your browser. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the website.

4. Sharing of Information

We may share information only when necessary:

• With service providers (hosting, email services, analytics, infrastructure)
• If required by law or legal authorities
• To protect the rights, safety, and security of Collection Index and its users

All third parties are required to process data securely and lawfully.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no online system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

6. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy or as required by law.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data under applicable privacy laws (such as GDPR, CCPA, or other data protection regulations):

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Objection: Object to certain processing activities
• Withdrawal: Withdraw your consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

8. Third-Party Links

Collection Index may contain links to third-party websites (such as store websites or social media platforms like Instagram). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

9. Children's Privacy

Collection Index is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.