GreenPlatform.info (“Green Platform”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the website https://greenplatform.info (the “Site”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform, including browsing the Site, creating business listings, submitting reviews, or contacting businesses.

By accessing or using our Site, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily

We may collect personal information when you:

  • Register or manage a business listing
  • Submit reviews or ratings
  • Use contact forms
  • Create an account or log in
  • Communicate with us

This may include:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Business name and business details
  • Review content and ratings
  • Messages sent through forms

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and device information
  • Pages visited and interactions
  • Date/time of access
  • Referring URLs

This data is collected via cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Operate and improve the Green Platform directory
  • Display business profiles and reviews
  • Enable communication between users and businesses
  • Respond to inquiries and support requests
  • Analyze site usage and performance
  • Prevent fraud and abuse
  • Send administrative or service-related messages
  • Provide optional promotional communications (only where permitted)

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Maintain login sessions
  • Improve user experience
  • Analyze traffic and usage trends

You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of the Site may not function properly.

4. Public Information and User Content

Business listings, reviews, ratings, and certain profile details are publicly visible on the Site.

When you submit content:

  • It may be viewed by other users
  • It may be indexed by search engines
  • It may be displayed indefinitely unless removed

Please do not submit sensitive personal information in public fields.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell personal data.

We may share information:

5.1 With Service Providers

Trusted third parties that help us operate the Site (hosting, analytics, email services), under confidentiality obligations.

5.2 For Legal Reasons

If required by law or to protect rights, safety, or prevent fraud.

5.3 Business Listings

Information submitted for listings or reviews is shared publicly by design.

6. Data Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your information. However, no online system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer period is required by law.

Public content (such as reviews) may remain visible unless you request removal.

🇪🇺 GDPR Privacy Rights (European Economic Area)

If you are located in the EEA, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time

Legal Bases for Processing

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Your consent
  • Performance of a contract (e.g., listings, accounts)
  • Legitimate interests (platform improvement, fraud prevention)
  • Legal obligations

To exercise GDPR rights, contact us using the details below.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

🇺🇸 CCPA / CPRA Privacy Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we collect
  • Request access to your data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Correct inaccurate personal information
  • Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal data (note: we do not sell personal data)
  • Limit use of sensitive personal information (if applicable)
  • Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights

Categories of Personal Information Collected

  • Identifiers (name, email, phone)
  • Internet activity (IP, browsing behavior)
  • User-generated content (reviews, messages)
  • Business information

How to Exercise CCPA Rights

You may submit requests by contacting us using the information below. We may verify your identity before fulfilling requests.

8. Third-Party Links

Our Site may link to third-party websites (e.g., social media or business websites). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies separately.

9. Children’s Privacy

Green Platform is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe such data has been collected, please contact us.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Information

For questions, requests, or privacy concerns, contact us at:

📧 Email: contact@greenplatform.info
📞 Phone: 834-365-8970
🌐 Website: https://greenplatform.info/