Privacy Policy - NewMerc

NewMerc ("we," "our," or "us") operates the NewMerc website and related services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. Please read this policy carefully. By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

Fill out a contact form or inquiry form on our website
Submit a request to claim a business listing
Subscribe to our newsletter or communications
Communicate with us via email or other channels

This information may include your name, email address, phone number, and any message content you provide.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

Browser type and version
Operating system
IP address and approximate location
Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation paths
Referring website or source
Device type and screen resolution

Business Data

Our directory contains business information sourced from publicly available government records, including Secretary of State filings and corporate registries. This data is a matter of public record and includes company names, entity types, filing dates, registered agent information, and jurisdiction details.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To operate and maintain our website and services
To respond to your inquiries and fulfill your requests
To send you relevant communications about our services
To improve our website, content, and user experience
To analyze usage trends and website performance
To detect and prevent fraud or other harmful activities
To comply with legal obligations

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activity. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us improve your experience.

We may use the following types of cookies:

Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly.
Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website so we can improve it.
Advertising cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track ad campaign performance.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services that collect, monitor, and analyze user data to help us improve our services. These may include:

Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) to track and report website traffic
Advertising networks (e.g., Google Ads) to serve relevant advertisements
Hosting and infrastructure providers to deliver our website reliably
Database services to store and manage data securely

These third parties have their own privacy policies governing the use of your information. We encourage you to review their policies.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service providers: With trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website and services
Legal requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process
Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
With your consent: When you have given us explicit permission to share your information

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

The right to access your personal information
The right to correct inaccurate or incomplete information
The right to request deletion of your personal information
The right to opt out of certain data processing activities
The right to data portability

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any changes. Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at support@newmerc.com or visit our Contact page.