Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November 18, 2025
Website: www.transfriendlyshops.com
Service: Trans Friendly Shops – A directory of businesses welcoming to transgender and gender-diverse people.

Trans Friendly Shops (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit or use our website and services.

By accessing or using Trans Friendly Shops, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

We may collect information you voluntarily submit when using the website, including:

  • Business submissions: Business name, address, contact details, description, category, and other listing details submitted by users.
  • Account information (if applicable): Name, email address, username, and password.
  • Communication information: Messages, inquiries, or feedback you send through contact forms or email.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • Log data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, device type, and pages viewed.
  • Cookies and tracking technologies: Used to improve user experience, analyze website performance, and remember preferences. You may disable cookies in your browser settings.

1.3 Third-Party Data

If you authenticate or interact with our website through third-party services (e.g., social login, mapping tools), those services may share limited information with us according to their privacy policies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Display business listings submitted by users.
  • Maintain, operate, and improve our directory and website functionality.
  • Respond to inquiries and provide customer support.
  • Communicate updates, announcements, or service-related information.
  • Monitor website usage and prevent fraudulent or harmful activity.
  • Enforce our Terms of Service.

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

3. How Business Listings Are Used

Trans Friendly Shops is a user-generated directory. Any business information you submit—including name, location, description, and links—may be published publicly on the website.

We reserve the right to edit, approve, or remove submitted listings to maintain accuracy, safety, and alignment with our mission.

4. How We Share Information

We may share information in the following situations:

  • Service Providers: Hosting, analytics, email delivery, security, and other operational vendors. These providers may access information only as needed to perform their functions.
  • Legal Requirements: If required by law, regulation, or valid legal process.
  • Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, safety, users, or the public.
  • Business Transfers: In the case of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale.

We do not share personal information with advertisers or unrelated third parties.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies to:

  • Improve site performance
  • Personalize user experience
  • Detect and troubleshoot issues

You may opt out of non-essential cookies through your browser or privacy settings.

6. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no online system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

7. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access, update, or delete your personal information
  • Request a copy of stored information
  • Opt out of certain communications
  • Disable cookies

To make a privacy-related request, contact us at: welcome@transfriendlyshops.com.

8. Children’s Privacy

Trans Friendly Shops is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover such information, we will delete it promptly.

9. External Links

Our website may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those external sites.

10. International Users

If you access the site from outside the United States, your information may be processed and stored in the U.S. or other countries with different data protection laws.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date. Continued use of the site indicates acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Email: welcome@transfriendlyshops.com
Website: www.transfriendlyshops.com