DirectoryCentral/USA is aware of the privacy and security concerns of its users.  This statement explains the privacy practices for all DirectoryCentral/USA directories.

What Information We Collect

DirectoryCentral/USA gathers user information three ways: (1) directly from the user; (2) from our Web server logs; (3) and with cookies.

User-Supplied Information: When a user signs up to be listed in a directory, we will ask for name, address telephone, e-mail address, and some other personal information, including information allowing for automatic payment of the applicable fees for the type of listing and services requested.

Server Log Information: When a person visits an Internet Web site, certain information about that person is automatically given by the visitor’s computer, such as the computer’s Internet Protocol (IP) address, the time of the visit, and the referring location (for example, the Web site or page that provided the link to a DirectoryCentral/USA page).  We, like many other sites, record this basic information about visits to our site.

Cookies: In order to provide customized service, DirectoryCentral/USA may use cookies to store and help track user information. We use cookies to help identify each user and to deliver content and services based on the specific user’s account information.

Cookies are small bits of text sent to a user’s browser from a Web server and stored on the user’s computer hard drive.  Most browsers accept cookies as the default setting.  A browser can be reset either to notify the user when a cookie is received, or to refuse to accept cookies at all.  Many sites may not function properly if the user’s browser is set to not accept cookies or if the user rejects a cookie.

Whenever a user voluntarily discloses personal information online, such as on message boards, through e-mail, discussion groups, or in chat areas, that information can be collected and used by others. Although DirectoryCentral/USA internally protects the confidential information supplied of the persons and firms that sign up for directory listings, each such person or firm is responsible for maintaining the external security of any passwords and account information.

How We Use the Information

DirectoryCentral/USA uses information in the following ways, depending on the type of information:

User-Supplied Information is used for purposes such as construction of directory listings, account verification and billing.

Web Server Log Information allows DirectoryCentral/USA to identify the features of our site that are of the most interest to our visitors.  We collect the Internet Protocol (IP) addresses of our visitors for system administration and to report aggregate information to persons and firms using our directory listing services.  No individually identifiable information is disclosed to any third party without the consent of the individual to whom the information pertains.

Cookies are used to give our users easier access to our services and for monitoring statistical information that allows us to improve our site.  Cookies allow us to save passwords and preferences for each user so the user doesn’t have to re-enter the same information at each visit.

Protection of Your Information

Protection of the privacy of the confidential information of our users is critical to us.  DirectoryCentral/USA does not disclose confidential personal information to any third parties without permission. Any user statistics that we provide to the users of our directory listing services are provided in the aggregate only and do not include any personally identifiable information about any individual user.

Access to some DirectoryCentral/USA services and content requires a password.  Do not give your user name or password to anyone.  DirectoryCentral/USA will never ask you for your password in an unsolicited phone call or in an unsolicited email.  You should sign out of your DirectoryCentral/USA account or service at the end of each session.  The extra step of closing your browser window when you have finished your session will ensure that others cannot access your personal information and correspondence if you share a computer with someone.

No data transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure, and DirectoryCentral/USA cannot warrant the security of any information during its transmission to us.  However, DirectoryCentral/USA uses its best efforts and state-of-the-art technology to protect your confidential personal information once we receive your transmission.  If at any time you believe that the confidentiality of your personal information has been compromised, contact DirectoryCentral/USA immediately so that appropriate action can be taken.

Who Has Access to the Information

Except as described below, DirectoryCentral/USA will not intentionally disclose any individually identifiable information about its users to any third party without first receiving that user's permission. DirectoryCentral/USA may disclose personal information when we believe in good faith that the law requires it or to protect the rights or property of DirectoryCentral/USA.

How to Make Corrections

When you create or modify your directory listing or change your billing arrangement, DirectoryCentral/USA we may send you an e-mail to the address that you supplied us confirming your new account information.  Keep the confirmation e-mail; it contains information to help you if you have trouble accessing our services.

We welcome any questions or comments you have about the DirectoryCentral/USA site; please direct them to webmaster@DirectoryCentral/USA.com.