Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 16, 2026

Barbados Business Directory (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website barbadosbusinessdirectory.com (the “Site”), a directory that helps people find local professional services across Barbados. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

  • Account registration: If you create an account (e.g., to log in or manage a listing), we collect your username, email address, and password.
  • Business listings: If you submit or claim a business listing through “Add Your Business,” we collect the information you provide, such as business name, category, parish/location, phone number, email address, website, business description, and photos.
  • Contact forms: If you use our Contact Us form, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message.
  • Favourites and reviews: If the Site allows you to save favourite listings or leave reviews/ratings, we collect the information associated with that activity.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, we and our service providers may automatically collect:

  • IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system
  • Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and search terms used within the directory (e.g., location and category filters)
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 4 below)

1.3 Information from Third Parties

  • Gravatar: Listing and comment avatars may be pulled from Gravatar based on an associated email address.
  • Google services: We use Google-provided services (see Section 5) which may collect information according to their own privacy policies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Operate, maintain, and display the business directory and individual listings
  • Create and manage user accounts
  • Process and publish business listing submissions
  • Respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form
  • Improve the Site’s content, layout, and functionality
  • Monitor and analyze usage trends
  • Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or misuse
  • Serve advertising, including through Google AdSense
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information:

  • Publicly: Information you submit as part of a business listing (e.g., business name, phone number, address, email, description) is intended to be displayed publicly on the Site.
  • With service providers: We use third-party providers to host the Site, process data, and deliver services (e.g., WordPress hosting providers, plugin/service providers, Gravatar).
  • With advertising partners: We use Google AdSense to display ads on the Site (see Section 5).
  • For legal reasons: If required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Barbados Business Directory, our users, or others.
  • In a business transfer: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Site uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Keep you logged in (“Remember Me” functionality)
  • Remember your search preferences (e.g., selected location or category)
  • Analyze site traffic and usage
  • Support advertising functionality through Google AdSense

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Site, such as staying logged in.

5. Google Services and Advertising

We use Google services, including Google AdSense, to display advertisements on the Site. Google and its partners may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your visits to this and other websites in order to provide relevant advertisements.

6. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, to help us understand how visitors use the Site. Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to collect information such as:

  • Pages visited and time spent on the Site
  • Location searches and category filters used
  • Device, browser, and general geographic information (e.g., country or city level)
  • How you arrived at the Site (e.g., search engine, direct link, referral)

This information is collected in aggregate and used to improve the Site’s content, layout, and performance. Google may also combine this data with information collected from other sites and services in accordance with its own privacy policy.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, including maintaining active listings and accounts, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. You may request deletion of your account or listing information at any time (see Section 8).

8. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your account or listing information
  • Object to or restrict certain processing, including advertising cookies
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 11. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

10. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not directed at children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.

11. Third-Party Links

The Site contains links to third-party business websites and services (e.g., listed businesses’ own websites, social media, or phone/email contacts). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights over your information, please contact us at:

Barbados Business Directory Christ Church, Barbados Email: BarbadosBusinessDirectory@gmail.com

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.