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Last updated: May 21, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how HMDIA (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information when you visit our website, use our business directory, submit a listing, contact us, request services, or interact with our digital marketing and web design offerings.
By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
We may collect the following types of information:
Contact information, such as your name, business name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
Business listing information, such as business name, category, description, website URL, social media links, logo, images, service areas, hours of operation, and other information you submit for a directory listing.
Account or profile information, if you create an account or manage a listing.
Inquiry information, such as messages you send through contact forms, quote requests, lead forms, or email.
Payment-related information, if you purchase services from us, through our payment processor.
Technical information, such as IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring pages, pages visited, timestamps, and approximate location derived from IP address.
Marketing and analytics information, such as how you use our website, campaign interactions, and cookie-based tracking data.
We collect information when you:
Fill out a contact form.
Submit a directory listing or update a listing.
Request web design, SEO, advertising, or marketing services.
Subscribe to emails or newsletters.
Communicate with us by email, phone, or social media.
Browse our website, where cookies and similar technologies may collect usage data automatically.
Interact with embedded tools, maps, chat widgets, scheduling tools, or third-party services integrated into our website.
We use personal information to:
Provide, operate, and improve our website and directory.
Review, publish, manage, or edit business listings.
Respond to inquiries and provide quotes or services.
Communicate with users and clients.
Send service-related notices, updates, and administrative messages.
Analyze website performance, user behavior, and marketing results.
Prevent spam, fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access.
Comply with legal, tax, accounting, and regulatory obligations.
Promote our services and measure the effectiveness of our advertising and marketing campaigns.
We may use cookies, pixels, tags, and similar technologies to operate the website, remember preferences, understand traffic, measure performance, and improve marketing.
These technologies may be used by us and by third-party providers such as analytics, advertising, or social media platforms. You can control cookies through your browser settings, and where required by law, through a cookie consent banner or preference tool.
We do not sell personal information in the ordinary sense, but we may share information in the following situations:
With service providers and contractors who help us run our website, deliver services, process payments, send emails, host files, analyze traffic, or provide customer support.
With third-party tools integrated into the website, such as analytics, advertising, scheduling, payment, map, or chat services.
With business directory users, where you choose to publish public listing information.
With legal or regulatory authorities when required by law or to protect our rights, users, or property.
In connection with a business transaction such as a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets.
If you submit information for a business listing, some of that information may be publicly visible to website visitors.
If you submit a business listing, you understand that information you choose to publish may be visible to the public. This can include your business name, contact details, website, services, images, hours, location, and any content you submit for the listing.
Do not submit sensitive personal information unless we specifically request it. We are not responsible for information that you voluntarily make public through your listing or profile.
If you sign up for newsletters, promotional emails, or marketing updates, we may send you communications about our services, offers, blog posts, or industry updates.
You can opt out of marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link in the email or contacting us directly. We may still send non-marketing messages related to your inquiries, account, or services you requested.
We keep personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law, contract, or legitimate business needs.
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information, such as active client records, tax and accounting requirements, support messages, directory records, or legal obligations.
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or use third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of those third parties. You should review their privacy policies before providing them with personal information.
Our website and services are not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child without appropriate consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
Request correction or update of inaccurate information.
Request deletion of your information, subject to legal or contractual limits.
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
Object to or restrict certain uses of your information.
Opt out of marketing emails and certain tracking technologies, where applicable.
To make a privacy request, contact us using the details below. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling a request.
If you are located in Canada, we handle personal information in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), where applicable. Canadian privacy guidance expects organizations to explain what they collect, why they collect it, who it is shared with, and how individuals can contact them about access or complaints.
Your information may be stored or processed in countries other than your own, including by our hosting, analytics, email, or service providers. These countries may have different privacy laws than your home jurisdiction, but we take reasonable steps to protect personal information.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.
If you have questions, privacy requests, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or our handling of personal information, contact us at:
By email: [email protected]
By visiting this page on our website: https://hmdia.com/contact-us/