Effective Date: July 30, 2026
Welcome to The Market Compass (“The Market Compass,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, when we share it, and the choices you have regarding your information.
By using The Market Compass website, services, or mobile applications (collectively, the “Services”), you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:
- Name
- Business name
- Organization name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Website URL
- Social media links
- Listing descriptions
- Event information
- Photos, logos, and uploaded files
- Account credentials
- Messages sent through our platform
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect information such as:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Operating system
- Pages visited
- Referring website
- Date and time of access
- Clickstream data
- Cookies and similar technologies
Payment Information
If you purchase premium listings, advertising, or other paid services, payments are processed securely by third-party payment processors such as Stripe, Square, PayPal, or other authorized providers.
We do not store complete credit or debit card information on our servers.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Provide and maintain our Services
- Create and manage user accounts
- Publish business and event listings
- Verify listing ownership
- Respond to customer inquiries
- Process payments
- Improve website functionality
- Personalize user experiences
- Send important service announcements
- Send marketing communications (when permitted)
- Prevent fraud and abuse
- Enforce our Terms of Use
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Public Information
Information submitted for directory listings or event listings is intended for public display.
This may include:
- Business names
- Event names
- Descriptions
- Addresses
- Phone numbers
- Email addresses (if chosen)
- Website links
- Images
- Logos
- Business hours
- Social media profiles
Please do not submit information you do not wish to be publicly available.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep users logged in
- Remember preferences
- Improve website performance
- Measure website traffic
- Analyze visitor behavior
- Deliver relevant advertising
You may control cookies through your browser settings; however, disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
5. Analytics
We may use analytics providers, including:
- Google Analytics
- Microsoft Clarity
- Facebook Pixel
- Other website analytics services
These services help us understand how visitors use our website and improve our Services.
6. Marketing Communications
If you choose to subscribe to newsletters or promotional emails, we may send updates regarding:
- New features
- Event opportunities
- Business resources
- Promotional offers
- Community announcements
You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in our emails.
7. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information with:
- Payment processors
- Email service providers
- Website hosting providers
- Analytics providers
- Customer support providers
- Legal authorities when required by law
- Successors in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
8. User-Generated Content
Listings, reviews, comments, images, and other content submitted by users may become publicly visible.
You are responsible for ensuring that any content you submit:
- Is accurate
- Does not violate intellectual property rights
- Does not infringe upon another person’s privacy
- Complies with our Terms of Use
9. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:
- Provide our Services
- Meet legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce agreements
- Maintain business records
When information is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized where appropriate.
10. Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information.
However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. Children’s Privacy
The Market Compass is not directed to children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will promptly delete it.
12. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of personal information
- Object to certain processing activities
- Withdraw consent where applicable
- Request a copy of your information
Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.
13. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
14. International Visitors
If you access our Services from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed within the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
When material changes are made, we will revise the Effective Date at the top of this page.
Your continued use of the Services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
16. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us.
The Market Compass
Website: https://themarketcompass.net
Email: support@themarketcompass.net
Thank you for trusting The Market Compass. We are committed to protecting your information while providing a safe, informative, and valuable directory for businesses, events, organizations, and communities.