PRIVACY POLICY
Last Updated: June 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how the American Business Tapestry (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our website.
By using the American Business Tapestry, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We may collect the following types of information:
Information You Provide
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Name
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Email address
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Business name
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Website and social media links
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Business descriptions
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Logos, images, and other content submitted to create your patch
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Any other information you voluntarily submit through forms or communications
Business Listing Information
Information submitted to create and display your patch within the tapestry may be publicly visible on the website.
Usage Information
We may automatically collect:
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Pages visited
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Links clicked
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Time spent on the site
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Referring websites
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Device type, browser type, and operating system
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Approximate location based on IP address
Technical Information
We may collect IP address, error logs, and system activity data to maintain security and functionality.
2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use collected information to:
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Operate and maintain the American Business Tapestry
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Process submissions and display business patches
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Facilitate payments and transactions
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Communicate with users regarding submissions or support
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Improve website performance, functionality, and user experience
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Maintain platform security and prevent fraud or abuse
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Comply with legal obligations
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3. PUBLIC DISPLAY OF INFORMATION
By submitting content, you acknowledge that your business information (including logos, descriptions, and links) may be publicly displayed as part of your patch.
Please do not submit sensitive personal information through public submission forms.
4. SHARING YOUR INFORMATION
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating the platform, including:
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Website hosting providers
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Payment processors
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Analytics providers
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Email or communication services
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Professional advisers (legal, accounting, or technical support)
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Law enforcement or regulatory authorities when required by law
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All third parties are required to handle your information securely and only for the purposes of providing services to us.
5. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
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Operate the website
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Understand user behaviour and improve performance
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Analyse traffic and usage patterns
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Enhance user experience
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You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some parts of the site may not function properly if you do.
6. DATA RETENTION
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:
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Operate the American Business Tapestry
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Provide services and maintain business patches
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Comply with legal, tax, and regulatory obligations
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Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
When information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised.
7. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS
Depending on your location, you may have rights under applicable privacy laws, including:
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The right to access your personal information
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The right to request correction of inaccurate data
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The right to request deletion of your data
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The right to restrict or object to processing
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The right to request a copy of your data (data portability)
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The right to withdraw consent where applicable
California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights, including:
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The right to know what personal information we collect and how we use it
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The right to request deletion of personal information
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The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
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The right not to be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
8. DATA SECURITY
We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your information against unauthorised 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. THIRD-PARTY LINKS
The American Business Tapestry may contain links to third-party websites or services.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of external websites.
10. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
The American Business Tapestry is not intended for individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If we become aware that such data has been collected, we will delete it promptly.
11. INTERNATIONAL USERS
If you access the American Business Tapestry from outside the United States, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred to and processed in countries where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.
12. 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. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
13. CONTACT US
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, you can contact us at: