Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how silicafreequartzstone.com (“Website”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit or use the Website. The Website is owned and operated by the Silica Free News Network, a division of Big City Graphics, Inc. (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By using the Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Voluntarily Provide
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:
- Name;
- Email address;
- Business information;
- Information submitted through contact forms;
- Information provided when requesting directory corrections, updates, or removals; and
- Any other information you choose to submit.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit the Website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
- IP address;
- Browser type;
- Device type;
- Operating system;
- Referring website;
- Pages visited;
- Date and time of visits;
- General geographic location; and
- Website usage information.
This information may be collected through cookies, analytics tools, server logs, and similar technologies.
2. Directory Information
The Website may publish business listings, company profiles, distributor information, architect listings, designer listings, and related business information obtained from publicly available sources. Such information is collected and displayed for informational and industry-reference purposes. Publication of publicly available business information is not intended to invade privacy rights or disclose confidential information.
If you believe information displayed about you or your business is inaccurate, outdated, or should be removed, please contact us at: [email protected]. We will review requests in good faith.
3. How We Use Information
We may use information to:
- Operate and maintain the Website;
- Improve Website functionality;
- Respond to inquiries;
- Process correction and removal requests;
- Analyze Website usage;
- Detect fraud or abuse;
- Maintain security; and
- Comply with legal obligations.
4. Cookies and Similar Technologies
The Website may use cookies and similar technologies to remember preferences, improve user experience, analyze Website traffic, measure performance, support advertising services, and support affiliate marketing activities. You may configure your browser to reject or limit cookies; however, some Website features may not function properly.
5. Analytics
The Website may use third-party analytics services to better understand how visitors use the Website. These services may collect information regarding Website activity and usage patterns. Analytics providers may use cookies and similar technologies according to their own privacy policies.
6. Advertising
The Website may display advertisements supplied by third-party advertising partners. Advertising providers may use cookies, pixels, or similar technologies to deliver advertisements and measure advertising performance. The Company does not control the privacy practices of third-party advertising providers. Users should review the privacy policies of those providers directly.
7. Affiliate Links
The Website may participate in affiliate marketing programs. Affiliate partners may collect information when users click affiliate links or interact with affiliated services. Any information collected by affiliate partners is governed by the privacy policies of those partners.
8. Third-Party Websites
The Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites. Users should review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit.
9. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect information under our control. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. Accordingly, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Data Retention
We may retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to operate the Website, respond to inquiries, maintain records, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, and comply with legal obligations.
11. Children’s Privacy
The Website is intended for general business and industry audiences. The Website is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child under 13, we will take reasonable steps to remove such information.
12. Your Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights regarding personal information, including rights to access, correct, or request deletion of information, object to certain processing activities, and request information regarding collected data. To make a request, contact: [email protected]. We may request verification of identity before responding.
13. Canadian Privacy Rights
As a business operating from Ontario, Canada, we strive to comply with applicable Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), where applicable.
14. International Visitors
The Website may be accessed from jurisdictions outside Canada. By using the Website, you understand that information may be processed and stored in Canada or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes become effective upon posting to the Website. Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
16. Contact Information
For privacy-related inquiries, correction requests, removal requests, or questions regarding this Privacy Policy, contact:
Silica Free News Network
A Division of Big City Graphics, Inc.
Email: [email protected]
By using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.