1. Information We Collect

• Business Information — details you provide in your listing form (business name, type, location, website, contact email).
• Usage Data — non-identifying analytics such as pages viewed, time on page, and browser type.
• Contact Data — when you email us, we process your name and email to respond.

We do not collect payment data or sensitive categories of personal information.

2. How We Use Your Information

• Publish and display business listings on the Site.
• Verify and review submissions to ensure authenticity and quality.
• Communicate with you regarding your listing or inquiries.
• Improve the Site and user experience.

We do not sell your personal information or share it with third parties for their marketing.

3. Legal Bases for Processing (UK/EU)

Where applicable under UK/EU law, we process personal data based on:

• Consent — when you submit a listing or contact us.
• Legitimate interests — operating and improving the Site.
• Legal obligations — responding to lawful requests.

4. Data Retention

We keep business listings for as long as they remain active on the platform. You can request removal or updates at any time.

5. Data Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect data. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

6. Third-Party Links

Our Site may link to third-party websites (e.g., Instagram). Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies.

7. Your Rights (UK & EU)

You may have the right to access, correct, delete, or receive a copy of your data, and to object to or restrict certain processing.

To exercise your rights, contact us at cherrybranch.coffee@gmail.com.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Site is intended for business use and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent changes.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about privacy or data protection, please contact us at cherrybranch.coffee@gmail.com.