Privacy Policy

Vendorbit (“Vendorbit,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide when using our website, platform, and related services (collectively, the “Services”).

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, when we may share it, and the choices you have regarding your information.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly

We may collect information you voluntarily provide, including when you:

• Create an account
• Claim or manage a vendor profile
• Contact us
• Submit a form
• Request information about a vendor or service provider
• Subscribe to updates or communications

This information may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Business name
• Job title
• Account credentials
• Any other information you choose to submit

Vendor listing and business information

Vendorbit may collect or display business-related information for vendor profiles, including:

• Company name
• Category or industry
• Website URL
• Public email address
• Phone number
• City, state, and country
• Business description
• Claim status and profile completeness

Information collected automatically

When you use the Services, we may automatically collect certain technical and usage data, such as:

• IP address
• Browser type and device information
• Operating system
• Pages viewed and actions taken
• Referring URLs
• Date and time of visits
• Approximate location based on IP
• Cookies and similar technologies

2. How We Use Information

We may use collected information to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve Vendorbit
• Create, display, and manage vendor listings
• Allow vendors to claim and update profiles
• Respond to inquiries and provide support
• Analyze usage, traffic, and performance
• Detect fraud, abuse, or security issues
• Communicate about platform updates, service notices, or relevant information
• Support search, discovery, categorization, and matching functionality
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Vendorbit may use cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies to improve user experience, remember preferences, understand site performance, and support platform functionality.

You can usually control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Services.

4. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:

• With service providers who help us operate the platform, such as hosting, analytics, or email providers
• With vendors or users when necessary to facilitate a request, connection, or claimed listing workflow
• When required by law, legal process, or government request
• To protect the rights, safety, and security of Vendorbit, our users, or others
• In connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of all or part of our business

5. Public Information and Vendor Listings

Some information on Vendorbit is intended to be publicly visible, especially business listing data associated with vendor profiles. This may include company names, descriptions, websites, business contact details, categories, and locations.

If you claim a vendor profile, you may be able to update or manage the public information associated with that listing, subject to our review and platform rules.

6. Data Accuracy and Profile Claims

Vendorbit aims to provide structured and useful vendor information, but we do not guarantee that every listing is complete, accurate, or current. Claimed vendors are responsible for the accuracy of the information they submit or update.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal and business information for as long as reasonably necessary to operate the Services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, and maintain our records.

8. Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect the information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Choices

Depending on how you use Vendorbit, you may be able to:

• Access, update, or correct certain account information
• Request updates to claimed vendor profiles
• Opt out of non-essential communications
• Control cookies through browser settings
• Request deletion of your account information, subject to legal and operational requirements

10. Third-Party Links

Vendorbit may contain links to third-party websites, vendor websites, or external services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of those third parties.

11. Children’s Privacy

Vendorbit is intended for business and professional use and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

12. International Users

If you access Vendorbit from outside the United States, you understand that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we may update the effective date above and take other appropriate steps to notify users when required.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, you can contact us at:

Vendorbit
privacy@vendorbit.com

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This Privacy Policy is provided for general informational purposes and should be reviewed with legal counsel to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations for your jurisdiction and business model.