Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July, 2026

Our Privacy Promise

At ShopYellowPages, we believe privacy should be simple.
Many online platforms generate revenue by collecting personal information, displaying targeted advertising, selling sponsored placement, or sharing customer data with advertisers.
That’s not how we operate.
Our commitment to you:
✔ We do not sell your personal information.
✔ We do not rent customer or business contact lists.
✔ We do not sell sponsored placement in search results.
✔ We do not allow businesses to pay for better visibility.
✔ We do not fill our website with third-party advertising.
✔ We do not treat your information as a product to be sold.
Instead, ShopYellowPages is supported through affordable directory memberships and transparent marketplace transaction fees.
That means our success depends on providing value to businesses and consumer – not selling your attention or your personal information.
When you use ShopYellowPages, you are our customer – not our product.

Your Privacy Matters

At ShopYellowPages, we believe your personal information belongs to you.

We created ShopYellowPages to help local businesses connect with their communities – not to build an advertising network or profit from personal data.

Unlike many online platforms, our business is funded through affordable memberships and transparent marketplace transaction fees – not by selling your information or advertising to you.

Information We Collect

Depending on how you use ShopYellowPages, we may collect information such as:

Information You Provide

Name
Email address
Business name
Business address
Phone number
Marketplace vendor information
Directory listing details
Classified advertisement information
Messages or inquiries submitted through our forms
Payment-related information (processed securely by third-party payment providers)

Account Information

If you create an account, we may collect:

Username
Password (stored securely using industry-standard practices; we do not store readable passwords)
Account preferences
Profile information
Communication preferences

Transaction Information

If you buy or sell through the Marketplace, we may collect information related to:

Orders
Shipping information
Purchase history
Refunds
Vendor payouts
Marketplace communications

Payment card information is processed by our payment provider and is not stored by ShopYellowPages.

Automatically Collected Information

Like most websites, we may automatically collect limited technical information, including:

IP address
Browser type
Device type
Operating system
Pages visited
Date and time of visits
Referring website
General website usage statistics

This information helps us improve the reliability, security, and performance of our website.

How We Use Your Information

We use information to:

Provide our services.
Create and manage user accounts.
Process Marketplace transactions.
Publish Business Directory listings.
Display Classified advertisements.
Respond to customer inquiries.
Improve website performance.
Detect fraud and abuse.
Maintain Marketplace security.
Comply with legal obligations.
Communicate important account or policy updates.

We collect information only for legitimate business purposes related to operating ShopYellowPages.

Information We Do Not Sell

One of our core principles is simple:

Your information is not our product.

ShopYellowPages does not sell personal information to advertisers, marketing companies, or third-party data brokers.

We do not build our business by monetizing customer information.

When We May Share Information

We may share limited information only when necessary to operate our services, including with:

Service Providers

Trusted companies that help us operate ShopYellowPages, such as:

Payment processors
Website hosting providers
Email delivery services
Cloud storage providers
Security providers
Analytics providers

These providers receive only the information necessary to perform their services and are expected to protect it appropriately.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law or when reasonably necessary to:

Comply with legal obligations.
Respond to lawful requests from government authorities.
Protect the rights, safety, or property of ShopYellowPages, our users, or others.
Investigate fraud or illegal activity.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

ShopYellowPages may use cookies and similar technologies to:

Keep users signed in.
Remember preferences.
Improve website functionality.
Analyze website performance.
Enhance security.

You may be able to manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not function properly without them.

Marketplace Privacy

When you place an order through the Marketplace, certain information must be shared with the vendor to complete your purchase, such as:

Name
Shipping address
Order details
Contact information needed to fulfill the order

Vendors are expected to use this information only to complete the transaction and provide customer support.

Business Directory Information

Information submitted for Business Directory listings is intended for public display.

Please avoid including information you do not wish to make publicly available.

Classified Advertisements

Information included in Classified advertisements may also be publicly visible.

Users are responsible for the information they choose to publish.

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to help protect the information entrusted to us.

While no website can guarantee absolute security, we continually work to safeguard our systems and encourage users to take appropriate steps to protect their own accounts, such as using strong passwords and keeping login credentials confidential.

Your Choices

Depending on your account and applicable law, you may be able to:

Update your account information.
Correct inaccurate information.
Delete your account (subject to legal and operational requirements).
Manage communication preferences.
Request information about the personal data we maintain.

Children’s Privacy

ShopYellowPages is intended for individuals who are at least 18 years of age.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without appropriate parental consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information.

Parents or guardians who believe a child has created an account in violation of this policy may contact us so we can investigate and take appropriate action.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external websites.

We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites they visit.

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our services, technology, legal requirements, or business practices.

The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Continued use of ShopYellowPages after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Why All This Matters

Privacy isn’t just about protecting information.

It’s about building trust.

We believe local businesses and consumers deserve a platform where success isn’t determined by advertising budgets or the sale of personal data.

By keeping our business model simple and transparent, we can focus on helping businesses grow, strengthening local communities, and creating meaningful connections between buyers and sellers.

Our commitment to privacy reflects our broader commitment to fairness, transparency, and community.

Thank you for trusting ShopYellowPages.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us through our Contact Us page.