Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Glide List ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

By using Glide List, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please discontinue use of our Service immediately.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Contact us through our contact form
• Submit reviews or ratings for establishments
• Register for an account (if applicable)
• Subscribe to newsletters or marketing communications
• Apply for establishment listing services

Personal information may include: name, email address, phone number, postal address, payment information, and any other information you choose to provide.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including:

• IP address and location data
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Date and time of visits
• Click patterns and navigation paths

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect certain features of our Service.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes, including:

• Providing, maintaining, and improving our Service
• Processing transactions and managing listing fees
• Responding to inquiries and providing customer support
• Sending administrative information and service updates
• Publishing user reviews and ratings (with attribution)
• Analyzing usage patterns to improve user experience
• Detecting and preventing fraud or abuse
• Complying with legal obligations
• Marketing and promotional communications (with consent)
• Personalizing content and advertisements

4. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors.

Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as:

• How long users stay on our site
• Which pages users visit
• How users arrived at our site
• Demographics and interests (in aggregate)

You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. For more information on Google's privacy practices, visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy

5. Advertising and Affiliate Programs

Glide List participates in advertising and affiliate marketing programs. This means:

• We may display advertisements from third-party networks
• These advertisers may use cookies and tracking technologies
• We may earn commissions from affiliate links
• Advertisers may collect information about your browsing activity
• We do not control third-party privacy practices

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party advertisers you interact with through our Service.

6. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (payment processing, analytics, hosting)
• Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation
• Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, safety, or property, or that of users or the public
• Public Reviews: User-submitted reviews and ratings are publicly displayed with attribution
• With Consent: When you provide explicit consent to share your information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure server infrastructure
• Regular security audits and updates
• Limited access to personal information by authorized personnel only
• Secure payment processing through trusted providers

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

9. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal information
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing where consent was the basis

To exercise these rights, please visit our Contact Page. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe as required by applicable law.

10. Children's Privacy

Glide List is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your jurisdiction. By using our Service, you consent to such transfers.

12. Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature. At this time, we do not respond to Do Not Track signals. However, you can control cookies and tracking through your browser settings.

13. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please visit our Contact Page to get in touch with us.