Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2025

Overview

Apnacircle ("we," "our," or "us") operates apnacircle.com and ca.apnacircle.com, a community directory connecting immigrant communities across the US and Canada with local resources. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our website. By using the site you also agree to our Terms of Service.

Information We Collect

  • Submitted listings: When you submit a business or service listing (name, phone, email, website, description), we store that information in our database. Approved listings are displayed publicly on the site and may be indexed by search engines.
  • Contact form: Messages you send via our Contact page are stored so we can respond to you. These messages are not publicly displayed.
  • Analytics cookies: With your consent, we use Google Analytics to collect anonymized data about how visitors interact with the site (pages visited, general location, device type). IP addresses are anonymized. You can decline analytics cookies via the banner shown on your first visit.

How We Use Your Information

  • To display community listings in the directory.
  • To respond to your inquiries and contact form messages.
  • To moderate and approve submitted listings before publication.
  • To understand how our site is used and improve it (analytics, consent required).

Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. Listing information you submit is displayed publicly on the site as intended. We use Google Analytics (Google LLC) as a third-party analytics provider; their privacy policy governs how they handle data collected through their service.

Cookies

We use Google Analytics cookies only if you consent via the cookie banner. We do not set any other tracking cookies. You may withdraw consent at any time by clearing your browser's local storage or cookies for this site.

Data Retention

Listing and contact form data is retained as long as it remains relevant to the directory. You may request removal of your information at any time (see Your Rights below).

Your Rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information you have submitted to us. To submit a request, email us at privacy@apnacircle.com or use the Contact page.

We will respond to deletion and access requests within 30 days of receipt. If you submitted a listing that includes your personal contact information, that listing constitutes personal data and is eligible for deletion upon request.

If you are located in the EU or UK, you also have rights under the GDPR including the right to data portability and the right to lodge a complaint with your supervisory authority. If you are located in California, you have rights under the CCPA including the right to know what personal information we have collected.

Children's Privacy

Our site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Us

For privacy-related questions, data access requests, or deletion requests, email privacy@apnacircle.com or use the Contact page.