Effective Date: September 6, 2025

At Adobe Outlet, we are committed to protecting the privacy of our users, including Indigenous-owned businesses, job seekers, and event organizers. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your personal information when you use our platform to promote or discover Indigenous-owned businesses, job opportunities, and events. By using our services, you agree to this policy. For questions, contact us at support@adobeoutlet.com.

1. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide and improve our directory services, including job postings ($100/month), business listings ($60/month or $612/year), and event postings ($45/month).

Information You Provide: 

Business details (e.g., name, address, phone number, website) for listings.
Job posting details (e.g., job title, description, application instructions).
Event details (e.g., event name, date, location, ticket information).
Account information (e.g., name, email, payment details) when you register or purchase services.
Communications (e.g., inquiries sent to our support team).

Automatically Collected Information:

Usage data (e.g., pages visited, clicks, time spent) via cookies and analytics tools.
Device information (e.g., IP address, browser type, operating system).
Location data (e.g., city or region, inferred from IP or provided address).

Information from Third Parties:

Reviews or ratings submitted by users about businesses or events.
Data from payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) for transactions.

2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to operate and enhance our platform, focusing on connecting Indigenous-owned businesses with their communities:

To create, manage, and display business, job, and event listings.
To process payments for services (e.g., job postings, business listings, event promotions).
To provide customer support and respond to inquiries.
To analyze usage trends and improve site functionality and user experience.
To send promotional emails about new features, listings, or events (with opt-out options).
To comply with legal obligations, such as tax reporting or data protection laws.

3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share it in the following cases:

Publicly Available Information: Business, job, and event details you submit (e.g., business name, address, event dates) are displayed publicly on our platform to promote Indigenous businesses.
Service Providers: We share data with trusted third parties (e.g., payment processors, analytics providers like Google Analytics, hosting services) to operate our platform. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements.

Legal Compliance: We may disclose information to comply with laws, respond to legal processes (e.g., subpoenas), or protect our rights and safety.

Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale, your data may be transferred as part of the business assets, with notice to you.

4. Your Choices and Rights
You have control over your personal information:

Access and Update: Log in to your account to view or edit your business, job, or event listings.
Delete: Request deletion of your account or specific data by contacting support@indigenousdirectory.com. Note that public listings may remain in search engine caches.
Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails via the link in any email or by contacting us.
Cookies: Manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent tool.
CCPA Rights (California Residents): You have the right to request access to, deletion of, or opt-out of the sale of your personal information (though we do not sell data). Submit requests at support@adobeoutlet.com.

5. Data Security
We use industry-standard measures (e.g., encryption, secure servers) to protect your data. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

6. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:

Essential Cookies: Enable core site functionality (e.g., login, payment processing).
Analytics Cookies: Track usage (e.g., page views) to improve our services.
Marketing Cookies: Deliver relevant ads or promotions. You can opt out via our cookie consent tool or browser settings.

For details, see our Cookie Policy.

7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined (e.g., active listings, legal compliance). Account data is deleted within 30 days of a deletion request, unless required by law. Publicly posted content (e.g., business listings) may persist in archives or third-party search engines.

8. Third-Party Links
Our platform may link to external sites (e.g., business websites, social media). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies before sharing information.

9. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe we have such data, contact us to have it removed.

10. International Users
Our platform is based in the United States and subject to US laws. If you access our services from outside the US (e.g., EU), your data may be transferred to and processed in the US, where privacy laws may differ.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you via email or a site notice. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us
For questions, requests, or concerns about your privacy, contact us at:

Email: support@adobeoutlet.com

Thank you for trusting Adobe Outlet to connect and empower Indigenous-owned businesses.