Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2026

Information We Collect

When you sign up or submit a website, we collect:

  • Email address (for account creation and communication)
  • Display name
  • Website URL, title, and description
  • Badge page URL (where you install the webring badge)

How We Use Your Information

  • To create and manage your member account
  • To review and list your website in the directory
  • To send occasional notifications about your submission status
  • To verify badge installation on your site
  • To enforce community guidelines

Cookies

We use a minimal number of cookies to keep you signed in and maintain session state. We do not use third-party advertising cookies or tracking pixels. We do not sell or share your data with advertisers.

Data Retention

We retain your account information for as long as your account is active. If you request account deletion, we will remove your personal data within 30 days. Aggregated, anonymized statistics about the directory (such as total member count) may be retained indefinitely.

Third-Party Services

Your website URL and title are displayed publicly in the directory and may appear in our XML sitemap, which is accessible to search engines. By submitting your site, you consent to this public listing.

Your Rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us at hello@bergerdirectory.com.

Contact

Privacy questions or concerns? Reach out at hello@bergerdirectory.com.