Executive Solutions (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates an online business directory (“Service”). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information. By accessing or using the Service, you consent to the terms below. No assurances, guarantees, or validations are implied—this document is purely factual.
1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
1.1 Personal Information
Names, email addresses, phone numbers, company names, job titles, and mailing addresses when voluntarily submitted (e.g., registration, contact forms, listings).
Account credentials (username, password) if user registration is required.
Payment details (billing address, payment method) if purchasing premium features.
1.2 Non-Personal Information
IP addresses, browser type/version, operating system, device identifiers, and device settings.
Usage metrics such as pages viewed, links clicked, search queries, and time spent on pages.
Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 5).
1.3 Third-Party Sources
Aggregated data from third-party analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics).
Publicly available business information from partners or data aggregators.
2. METHODS OF COLLECTION
2.1 Direct Submission
Information supplied during account creation, contact form inquiries, or submission of business listings.
2.2 Automated Collection
Server logs and tracking pixels capture technical data automatically when visiting or interacting with the Service.
Cookies and web beacons collect behavioral information (see Section 5).
2.3 Third-Party Integration
Social media login (if enabled) may provide access to name and email address.
Payment processors share transaction status and limited billing information.
3. USE OF INFORMATION
3.1 Provision of Service
To register and authenticate user accounts; to process transactions; to enable business listing creation, modification, and display.
3.2 Operational Purposes
To troubleshoot technical issues, monitor system performance, maintain security, and prevent fraud.
To send administrative messages (e.g., confirmations, notifications, updates).
3.3 Marketing and Promotional Communications
To send promotional offers, newsletters, or other marketing materials if the user has opted‐in.
Recipients may opt out anytime by following unsubscribe instructions.
3.4 Analytics and Improvement
To analyze usage patterns, optimize features, and enhance user experience.
To measure effectiveness of marketing campaigns and referral sources.
4. DATA SHARING AND DISCLOSURE
4.1 Service Providers
We share personal information with third‐party vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., hosting, payment processing, email delivery, customer support).
These vendors are contractually bound to maintain confidentiality and may not use data for other purposes.
4.2 Business Partners
Non-personal, aggregated user behavior data may be shared with advertisers or partners.
Personal information is not sold to third parties for advertising without explicit consent.
4.3 Legal Requirements and Protection of Rights
Disclosure to comply with legal obligations (e.g., subpoenas, court orders, law enforcement requests).
Disclosure if necessary to investigate suspected fraud, enforce Terms of Service, or protect safety and rights.
4.4 Business Transfers
In the event of sale, merger, acquisition, or bankruptcy, user data may be transferred to the successor entity.
Notice will be provided before data transfer, where legally required.
5. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
5.1 Cookies
We use session cookies (expire upon browser close) and persistent cookies (remain until manually removed or expire) to authenticate users, remember preferences, and track activity.
Users may disable cookies via browser settings, but disabling may impair Service functionality.
5.2 Web Beacons and Pixels
Small graphic files embedded in emails or on web pages track email open rates and page visits.
5.3 Third-Party Analytics
We utilize Google Analytics (or similar) to monitor site traffic and user behavior.
These services may set their own cookies and aggregate data.
5.4 Do Not Track (DNT)
The Service does not honor browser “Do Not Track” settings. All users are subject to the same tracking policies.
6. THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND SERVICES
The Service may contain links to third-party websites, plugins, or applications not operated by us.
Visiting those links or enabling those connections may allow collection of information. We are not responsible for third-party privacy practices.
Users should review the privacy policies of any external sites or services.
7. DATA SECURITY
7.1 Technical Safeguards
We implement industry-standard measures such as encryption (SSL/TLS in transit), firewalls, secure server configurations, and regular security audits.
7.2 Administrative Safeguards
Access to personal information is restricted to authorized personnel on a need-to-know basis.
Regular training and security protocols enforced for employees and contractors.
7.3 No Guarantee of Absolute Security
While we endeavor to protect data, no system is completely secure. We disclaim any liability for unauthorized access or data breaches beyond our control.
8. DATA RETENTION
Personal information is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes.
Upon account deletion or request, personal information will be permanently deleted or anonymized, except where retention is required by law or contractual obligations.
9. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
The Service is not directed at individuals under 13 years of age.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If discovered, such data will be deleted immediately.
If a parent or guardian becomes aware that a child under 13 has provided personal data without consent, contact us to request deletion.
10. USER RIGHTS AND CHOICES
10.1 Account Information
Users may access, review, and correct their account information by logging into their profile and editing details.
10.2 Opt-Out of Communications
Users may opt out of promotional emails by following unsubscribe links in emails or contacting support.
Transactional or service-related messages cannot be opted out if necessary for account maintenance.
10.3 Request to Delete or Export Data
Upon request, users can ask for a copy of their personal information or request deletion.
We may require verification of identity before processing.
Certain data may be retained if required by law or for legitimate business interests (e.g., fraud prevention).
10.4 Cookie Preferences
Users can manage cookie preferences through browser settings.
Opting out of tracking may limit functionality.
11. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
By using the Service, users consent to transfer, storage, and processing of information in jurisdictions outside of their country of residence.
Data may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in Canada, the United States, or other countries where we or our service providers operate.
We take measures to ensure an adequate level of protection as required by applicable laws (e.g., standard contractual clauses).
12. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time.
Material changes will be posted on the Service with an updated “Last Updated” date.
Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
