Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Maine Rising ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways, including:

• Personal Data: Name, email address, phone number, and other information you voluntarily provide when submitting a business or contacting us.
• Business Information: Business names, descriptions, photos, logos, and other materials submitted for publication.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, such as pages visited, time spent, and browser type.
• Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. See our Cookie Notice for details.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process and publish business submissions and founder stories.
• Communicate with you about your submission or account.
• Improve our website and user experience.
• Send newsletters and updates (with your consent).
• Comply with legal obligations.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information with:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who help us operate our website and services (e.g., hosting, analytics).
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
• Withdraw consent for marketing communications.
• Request a copy of the data we hold about you.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at mainerising1@gmail.com.

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the effective date.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at mainerising1@gmail.com.