Privacy Policy for CBF Business Directory
CBF Business Directory is a platform that connects Christian business people, entrepreneurs, and service providers. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
1. What information we collect
A. Information you provide
- Name, business name, business category, designation
- Business logo, business description
- Mobile number, email ID, WhatsApp number
- Business website, social links
- Business documents for verification (GST, Udyam – optional)
B. Information collected automatically
- Device ID, IP address, device type, OS version
- App usage, pages viewed, searches made, listings clicked
- Location (only if you allow it – to show nearby businesses)
- Log data and crash reports
C. Information from third parties
- If you sign up with Google or an OTP provider
- If someone recommends or refers your business
2. How we use your information
- To create and display your public business profile in our directory
- To allow users to search, find, and contact you
- To verify your business authenticity
- To send OTPs, important updates, leads, and enquiries
- To improve our app, personalise it, and show relevant businesses
- To prevent fraud, spam, and misuse
- For legal compliance
3. Public display and directory nature
This is a directory. Unlike a private app, your business profile is meant to be public. Other users can view, call, message, share, and review your profile. You can request to hide your personal mobile number and show only a "Contact via App" button in settings.
4. Legal basis and consent
As per the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 (India), we collect data only with your explicit consent when you tap "Create Profile / Agree". You can withdraw consent anytime by deleting your account; your public data will be removed within 30 days.
5. Sharing of information
We do not sell your personal data. We share it only with:
- Other app users: your public profile, as described above
- Service providers: OTP service (MSG91/Firebase), hosting (AWS/Google Cloud), analytics (Firebase Analytics), payment gateway (if any)
- Legal authorities: if required by Indian law, a court order, or to prevent fraud
6. Data security
We use encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We are not responsible for data that users copy from your public profile.
7. Your rights
You have the right to:
- Access, edit, or update your profile anytime
- Request deletion of your account and data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Withdraw consent for non-essential data (such as location)
- Nominate someone in case of death or incapacity
To exercise your rights, email privacy@yourdomain.com. We will respond within 30 days.
8. Data retention
We keep your data as long as your account is active. After deletion, we keep minimal logs for 180 days for legal reasons, then delete them. Public reviews you have given to others may remain in anonymised form.
9. Cookies and tracking
Our website and app use cookies and Firebase SDKs for login, analytics, and remembering preferences. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.
10. Children's privacy
This app is for business persons aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 18.
11. Third-party links
Our directory may contain links to business websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
12. International users
Our servers are in India (AWS Mumbai). If you access the app from outside India, you consent to your data being processed in India.
13. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy and will notify you through an app update or email. Continued use means you accept the updated policy.
14. Grievance officer (as per the IT Act, India)
Name: Raj Sekhar
Email: rajsekhar202@gmail. Com
Address: Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Response time: 24–48 hours
15. Contact us
For any questions, write to rajsekhar202@gmail.com or call 9880285822.