Information we collect
THE PORTAL may collect basic usage information through analytics, such as Internet Protocol address, pages visited, approximate location, device and browser information, referral source, and dates and times of visits. Affiliate technologies may also process click identifiers, cookie identifiers, referral information, and transaction-attribution data. If you contact THE PORTAL, we may collect the name, email address, message, and other information you voluntarily provide.
How information is used
Information is used to operate, secure, understand, and improve THE PORTAL; respond to messages; measure traffic and referrals; and maintain affiliate and Sponsor relationships.
Affiliate links and advertising
THE PORTAL participates or may participate in affiliate marketing programs, including CJ Affiliate (formerly Commission Junction). Some links and banners are affiliate links. If you follow one and complete a qualifying transaction, THE PORTAL may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. CJ, participating advertisers, and other affiliate partners may use cookies, pixels, click identifiers, or similar technologies to attribute referrals and measure transactions. Their collection and use of information are governed by their own privacy notices.
Cookies and analytics
Analytics and affiliate partners may place or read cookies and similar technologies when you visit or follow a link from THE PORTAL. You can limit cookies through your browser settings. Blocking cookies may affect referral attribution or features on third-party websites.
Sharing of information
Information may be shared with service providers that support analytics, hosting, communications, security, affiliate attribution, and site operations; when required by law; or to protect rights, safety, and the integrity of the website. THE PORTAL does not sell information submitted through contact communications.
Third-party websites
THE PORTAL links to independent AI providers, Sponsors, advertisers, and other websites. THE PORTAL does not control their content, availability, prices, security, or privacy practices. Review the privacy notice and terms of each website you visit.
Retention and security
Information is retained only as long as reasonably needed for the purposes described here, legal obligations, dispute resolution, and security. Reasonable safeguards are used, but no method of transmission or storage can be guaranteed completely secure.
Your choices
You may use browser controls to delete or block cookies and may choose not to submit personal information. You may also use applicable industry advertising-choice tools. Depending on where you live, you may have privacy rights concerning access, correction, deletion, or restriction of personal information.
Children’s privacy
THE PORTAL is a general-audience directory and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to this notice
This Privacy Notice may be updated as THE PORTAL, its partners, or applicable requirements change. The effective date will be revised when changes are posted.
Advertising choices
In addition to browser controls, visitors may learn about participating companies and available interest-based advertising choices through the Digital Advertising Alliance WebChoices tool. This external tool does not prevent all analytics or affiliate attribution.
Contact
Site operator: Jane G Smith
Privacy contact: griffinsuite@gmail.com