Children's Privacy Policy

1. Our Commitment to Children

DirConnect Directory ("DirConnect," "we," "us," or "our") prioritizes the safety and privacy of all users, especially children under the age of 13. This policy outlines our compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), GDPR-K, and other applicable youth privacy regulations.

2. Information We Collect

We do not intentionally collect, store, or process personal information from children under 13. Personal information includes names, email addresses, phone numbers, location data, device identifiers, photos, or any other data that could identify an individual.

If we inadvertently collect data from a user we later determine to be under 13, we will:

• Immediately suspend the associated account
• Securely delete the personal data from our servers
• Notify the relevant supervisory authority if mandated by local law

3. Parental Consent & Control

If you are a parent or legal guardian and believe your child has provided personal information without your knowledge or consent, please contact us immediately. You have the right to:

• Review any data collected from your child
• Request complete deletion of their information
• Opt out of any future data processing
• Withdraw previously given consent at any time

We will verify your identity as the parent/guardian and act on legitimate requests within 45 calendar days, in compliance with legal frameworks.

4. Safety Measures for Young Users

While our directory is intended for general adult and business audiences, we implement technical safeguards to minimize exposure for younger visitors:

• Age-gated registration flows with clear warnings
• Automated content moderation filtering
• Disabled messaging, commenting, and profile features for accounts flagged as underage
• Regular third-party security audits focused on youth data protection

5. Rights & Opt-Out

Depending on your jurisdiction, you and your children may possess additional data protection rights, including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, and data portability. These rights are fully enforceable regardless of age, and we apply heightened care to minor-related requests.

6. Third-Party Services & Advertising

DirConnect does not serve behavioral or targeted advertising to children. We prohibit analytics vendors, advertising networks, and data brokers from placing tracking cookies or collecting identifiable information from users identified as under 13. All business listings and promotional content are vetted for age-appropriate safety standards.

7. Policy Updates

We may revise this Children's Privacy Policy to reflect changes in technology, regulations, or our services. Material updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We will notify registered users of significant changes via email or platform notice.

8. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or data requests regarding children's privacy, please reach out to our compliance team: