Privacy Policy
Legal Disclaimer
At The CEO Directory, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or use our services. By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
We comply with applicable privacy laws and regulations globally to ensure your personal information is handled securely and transparently.
Global Data Protection Commitment
We are committed to ensuring compliance with data protection laws worldwide. We respect the privacy of our users, and regardless of your location, we ensure that your personal data is processed in accordance with the highest standards of privacy and security. We strive to meet global privacy standards, ensuring that we protect your data in compliance with relevant laws. Our approach to privacy is designed to be in line with major privacy laws, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in Europe, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), PIPEDA in Canada, and others. We make every effort to ensure that users in all countries where we operate are provided with strong data protection and transparency.
1. Data Collection
We collect personal data when you interact with our website in the following ways:
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Sign-ups for Updates: When you sign up for email updates or newsletters, we collect your email address and any other information you provide to us.
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Donations: If you make a donation, we collect relevant data to process your donation, such as your name, email address, donation amount, and payment information.
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Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies and similar technologies (including Google Analytics and Google Ads) to enhance your experience on our website, track user behavior, and show you relevant ads. For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
2. Use of Data
We use the collected data for the following purposes:
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Email Updates: To send you information about website updates, content, and relevant news that may interest you. You may unsubscribe from these emails at any time by following the unsubscribe link in the email or contacting us directly.
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Donation Records: We maintain a record of all donations for accounting, financial, and tax purposes. This data is stored securely and used only for legal compliance and financial record-keeping.
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Website Improvement and Advertising: We may use your data to improve our website and provide better services. Additionally, we use Google Adsense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website. You can learn more about Google’s use of cookies in their Privacy Policy.
3. Data Storage and Security
We take appropriate measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, please be aware that no method of transmitting or storing data is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
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Donation Data: Donation records are stored securely for legal purposes, including financial and tax documentation. We will never sell this data to any third parties. We also provide receipts for all donations made, which include the donor’s name and donation amount.
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Email Data: Email addresses collected for updates are stored securely and are never sold or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Google Adsense
We use Google Adsense to serve advertisements on our site. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
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Google's Use of Cookies: Google may use cookies and web beacons to collect anonymous data, such as how users interact with ads on the website. This data is used to improve the advertising experience and is not tied to personally identifiable information.
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Data Sharing with Google: Google does not share personally identifiable information with advertisers or other third parties, but ad impressions and click data are recorded for reporting purposes. For more details, please refer to Google’s Privacy Policy.
5. Content and Audience
Our website is designed to be educational and informative. We do not host, sell, or advertise any adult content, services, or goods. The content on our site is suitable for all audiences and is created with the goal of providing valuable information and transparency on various topics. Our website is family-friendly and designed to serve as a resource for individuals seeking educational content, corporate transparency, and policy insights.
6. Unsubscribe and Data Retention
You have the right to unsubscribe from any email communications at any time by following the unsubscribe link in the email or contacting us directly. We will retain your email address in our system as long as you are subscribed. You can request to have your personal data removed from our records at any time, except for donation records, which we are required to keep for legal and tax purposes.
7. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data with trusted third-party services, such as payment processors, only as necessary to complete a transaction or provide a service you have requested (e.g., processing donations). These third-party services are obligated to protect your data and comply with applicable privacy laws.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website is designed to be family-friendly and suitable for all audiences, including children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to remove that information from our records.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the date of the most recent revision will be indicated at the top of the page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your data.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at: info@theceodirectory.com