1Overview
USCompaniesList.com ("we," "us," or "our") operates this website and provides US business database products. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and handle information in connection with our website and services.
By visiting our website or purchasing our database products, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site.
2Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
Information you provide directly:
- Name and email address when you complete a purchase via PayPal
- Messages and contact details submitted through our contact form
- Business information submitted through our "List Your Business" form
Information collected automatically:
- IP address, browser type, and device type when you visit our site
- Pages viewed, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
- Cookie and analytics data (see Section 6)
Payment information: All payments are processed by PayPal. We do not collect, store, or have access to your credit card or bank account details. PayPal's own privacy policy governs the handling of your payment data at paypal.com.
3How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Process and deliver your database purchase, including sending download links
- Respond to support inquiries and contact form submissions
- Send transactional emails related to your purchase (receipt, download link)
- Improve and maintain our website and services
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
- Comply with applicable laws and legal obligations
We do not send unsolicited marketing emails. If you receive a purchase confirmation or download link from us, it is in direct response to a transaction you initiated.
4Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
- PayPal: Your transaction data is processed by PayPal as our payment provider.
- Analytics services: We may use services such as Google Analytics to understand website traffic. These services collect anonymized usage data.
- Legal compliance: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
- Business transfer: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
5About Our Business Database
The databases we sell contain business contact information compiled from publicly available sources including government business registration records, Yellow Pages directories, public business filings, and B2B business portals. This is business data — not personal consumer data — relating to companies, their addresses, phone numbers, and business contacts in their professional capacity.
All data in our databases was sourced from publicly accessible records. If you believe your business information appears in our database and you wish to request its removal, please contact us with your business name and the specific record you wish to address.
6Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve user experience and analyze traffic patterns. Cookies we use include:
- Essential cookies: Required for basic website functionality.
- Analytics cookies: Anonymous data to understand how visitors use our site (e.g., Google Analytics).
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality. We do not use cookies to serve behavioral advertising or track you across third-party websites.
7Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the information we hold against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include secure HTTPS connections for all pages and limited access to customer data on our end.
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to our legal obligations.
- Opt-out: We do not send marketing emails, but you may opt out of any transactional communications by contacting us.
To exercise any of these rights, please use our Contact Us page.
9Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including PayPal and Google Sheets (sample data). These sites operate under their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any third-party site and encourage you to review their policies before submitting any personal information.
10Children's Privacy
Our services are intended for business use and are not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, we will delete it promptly.
11Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
We recommend reviewing this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
12Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please reach out through our Contact Us page. We will respond to all privacy-related inquiries within a reasonable timeframe.