Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences, analyzing how you use our site, and enabling certain features.

2. How We Use Cookies

Directoury uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly, including user authentication and security features
• Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information
• Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and choices to provide a personalized experience
• Analytics Cookies: Allow us to measure and analyze website traffic and user behavior to improve our services
• Marketing Cookies: Used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements

3. Types of Cookies We Use

First-Party Cookies

These cookies are set by Directoury and include:

• Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
• Authentication cookies: Keep you logged in to your account
• Preference cookies: Remember your settings and choices

Third-Party Cookies

We work with trusted third-party services that may set cookies on your device:

• Google Analytics: Helps us understand how visitors use our website
• HubSpot: Powers our forms and marketing automation
• Stripe: Processes payments securely (vendors only)
• Social Media Platforms: Enable social sharing features

4. Cookie Duration

Cookies can be either:

• Session cookies: Deleted automatically when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for varying periods (from 30 days to 2 years, depending on the cookie)

5. Your Cookie Choices

You have several options for managing cookies:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to:

• Notify you when cookies are being set
• Block all cookies or specific types of cookies
• Delete cookies when you close your browser

Opt-Out Links

You can opt out of specific third-party cookies:

• Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• HubSpot: Visit HubSpot Privacy Policy

Note: Disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website. Some features may not function properly without cookies.

6. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to DNT signals, and our website does not respond differently to browsers that send a DNT signal.

7. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through cookies or any other means.

8. International Transfers

Some of our third-party cookie providers may transfer information internationally. These providers have certified their compliance with applicable data protection frameworks.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated revision date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

11. Related Policies

For more information about how we handle your personal information, please see our:

• Privacy Policy
• Terms of Service