Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how the Antique Stores Directory ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information about you when you use our website ("the Service"). By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We may collect information that you provide directly to us when you use our Service, such as when you contact us for support or information.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access or use our Service, we automatically collect certain information, including:

• Log Information: We collect log information about your use of the Service, including the type of browser you use, access times, pages viewed, and your IP address.
• Device Information: We collect information about the device you use to access the Service, including the hardware model, operating system and version, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
• Usage Information: We collect information about your use of the Service, such as the pages or content you view and the actions you take.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior and preferences.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
• Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
• Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with our Service
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues
• Personalize your experience on our Service
• Deliver targeted advertisements based on your interests and browsing behavior

3. Advertising and Analytics

3.1 Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Service. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our Service and/or other websites on the Internet.

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

3.2 Analytics

We use anonymized tracking to analyze the use of our Service. This helps us understand how visitors interact with our website, which pages are visited most often, and how visitors navigate through our site. The anonymized data does not identify you personally and is used solely for improving our Service and user experience.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share information about you in the following circumstances:

• With Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors, consultants, and other service providers who need access to such information to carry out work on our behalf.
• For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if we believe it is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, protect and defend our rights or property, or protect the safety of our users or the public.
• With Your Consent: We may share your information with your consent or at your direction.

5. Your Rights and Choices

5.1 Cookie Management

Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. If you prefer, you can usually choose to set your browser to remove or reject cookies. Please note that if you choose to remove or reject cookies, this could affect the availability and functionality of our Service.

5.2 GDPR Rights

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights. We aim to take reasonable steps to allow you to correct, amend, delete, or limit the use of your personal information.

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
• Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or complete any information you believe is incomplete.
• Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
• Right to Object to Processing: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
• Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request that we transfer the data we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us through our website.

6. Data Retention

We will retain your information 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.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information from our servers.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

9. Contact Us

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