Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 2024-09-15
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how the MCC Codes Directory (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit or use our services on mcc-codes.com (the “Site”).
1. Information We Collect
- Personal Information
- We may collect personally identifiable information (such as name, email address) when you voluntarily submit it via contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, or account creation.
- Usage Data
- We may automatically collect information about how you interact with our Site, including IP address, browser type, referring URLs, and pages viewed. This data helps us understand user engagement and improve our services.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies
- The Site may use cookies, beacons, and similar technologies to personalize your experience, analyze usage, and deliver relevant content. You can modify your browser settings to refuse cookies; however, some parts of the Site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To Improve Our Services: We use aggregated data to analyze trends, manage the Site, and enhance user experience.
- To Communicate: We may send email updates, newsletters, or respond to your inquiries if you have provided us with your contact details.
- To Personalize Content: Cookies and tracking technologies help us tailor your browsing experience.
- To Comply with Legal Obligations: We may share your information when required by law or to protect our legal rights.
3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information
- Service Providers
- We may share information with third parties who help us operate the Site (e.g., hosting, analytics, payment processing). These parties are required to protect your information and only use it to carry out services on our behalf.
- Legal Requirements
- We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental request.
- Business Transfers
- In the event of a merger, acquisition, or any form of sale of some or all of our assets, the information we hold may be transferred as part of that transaction.
4. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of data transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
6. International Data Transfers
If you access the Site from outside the country in which our servers are located, your information may be transferred across international borders. We adhere to applicable data protection laws when transferring data.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of [13/16 depending on applicable law]. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have information about a child, please contact us to remove it.
8. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content on third-party sites. We encourage you to review their policies before providing personal information.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted with a revised “Effective Date” at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
10. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as the right to access, correct, or delete your data. If you wish to exercise these rights, please contact us.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise any rights you may have, please reach out to us at:
Email: [email protected]
By using the MCC Codes Directory, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our services or website.