At LinkDepot.net (referred to herein as "LinkDepot", "we", "us", or "our"), data privacy, operational transparency, and regulatory integrity represent core institutional values. This Privacy Policy details our policies and practices regarding the collection, use, processing, storage, and disclosure of information when you access our curated B2B web directory, submit or claim commercial listings, or interact with our verified citation services. We operate in strict compliance with global privacy regulations, including the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CCPA/CPRA), and the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA).
1. Scope, Operational Architecture & Data Controller Commitments
LinkDepot operates as an independent, curated B2B entity directory and citation index. With respect to personal data processed through our website, LinkDepot acts as the Data Controller under applicable data protection laws. Our primary purpose is facilitating commercial business discovery and providing verified citation records for consumers, researchers, and search engine knowledge graphs.
| Data Classification | Specific Information Elements | Lawful Basis & Primary Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Public Entity Data | Legal entity name, physical office address, commercial telephone, corporate website URL, executive officer names. | Legitimate Interests (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f)) for public B2B business discovery and indexing. |
| Submitter Authentication Data | Corporate work email address, submitter IP address, cryptographic DNS verification tokens, billing records. | Contractual Necessity & Fraud Prevention (GDPR Art. 6(1)(b)) to authenticate business listing claims. |
| Technical Telemetry | Browser User-Agent, coarse geographical location (country/region), referral URL, page dwell time. | Legitimate Interests to ensure server security, prevent automated scraper abuse, and optimize Core Web Vitals. |
| Direct RFP Inquiries | Procurement contact name, corporate email, inquiry project scope, budget range. | Consent & Contract Initiation (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)/(b)) to route quote requests directly to listed vendors. |
2. Categories of Information Collected & Processing Methods
We collect and process information through three operational channels:
- Public Commercial Records: We aggregate publicly available commercial information from corporate registries (e.g., state Secretary of State corporate databases, USPS postal records, official commercial websites). This information is limited to business entity details and does not constitute private consumer data.
- Directly Provided Information: When an authorized corporate representative submits or claims a directory listing, purchases a featured subscription, or contacts our compliance department, we collect their name, corporate email, commercial phone, and billing credentials.
- Automated Telemetry & Log Files: When visitors access our directory, our web servers log standard HTTP request metadata (IP address, browser type, operating system, timestamp). We do not deploy intrusive cross-site fingerprinting scripts or invasive tracking pixels.
3. Permanent Zero-Data-Selling Commitment
LinkDepot maintains an absolute and permanent ban on commercial data monetization:
- No Third-Party List Sales: We do not sell, rent, license, or trade business email lists, phone numbers, or submitter details to third-party telemarketers, direct mailers, or data brokers.
- No Cross-Context Behavioral Advertising: We do not share personal browsing data with third-party advertising networks for targeted behavioral profiling across external websites.
- CCPA "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" Compliance: Under California Civil Code § 1798.140, LinkDepot does not engage in "sales" or "sharing" of personal information.
4. Cookie Policies & Performance Telemetry
LinkDepot uses essential, performance, and analytical cookies to ensure platform reliability:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential session tokens required for secure user authentication, CSRF form protection, and account management.
- Preference Cookies: Lightweight cookies that store user interface preferences (e.g., search filter state and category view modes).
- Privacy-Respecting Analytics: Aggregated, anonymized website traffic telemetry used exclusively to evaluate page load speeds, Core Web Vitals, and broken link error rates.
5. Data Subject Rights & DSAR Request Workflows
Regardless of your geographic location, LinkDepot affords all users and business representatives comprehensive statutory data rights:
- Right of Access & Portability: You may request a structured, machine-readable copy of all personal information we maintain concerning your account.
- Right of Rectification: If your commercial business listing contains outdated or inaccurate information (such as an old address or telephone number), you may submit an expedited correction request.
- Right of Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Business owners may request the complete removal and unindexing of their commercial listing from our directory.
- Non-Discrimination Guarantee: Exercising your privacy rights will never result in denied service, altered pricing tiers, or degraded directory functionality.
6. Contact Our Privacy & Data Protection Officer
To exercise your statutory privacy rights, submit a Data Subject Access Request (DSAR), or inquire regarding our data governance architecture, please contact our Data Protection Compliance Team:
- Legal Entity: LinkDepot Directory Operations (Antigravity CMS Network)
- Compliance Email:
privacy@linkdepot.net - Response SLA: All verified privacy inquiries and listing modification requests receive formal acknowledgement within 48 business hours and complete resolution within 30 calendar days.