Privacy Policy
How we protect and use your information
Last updated: 8/28/2026
Information We Collect
Profile Information
- Name, email address, and location you provide
- Profile photos, bio, and professional information
- Specialties, interests, and cultural background (optional)
- Contact information and social media handles you choose to share
Usage Information
- How you interact with our platform and directory
- Search queries and filters used
- Pages visited and time spent on the platform
- Device information and IP address for security
How We Use Your Information
- Directory Listings: Display your public profile to help community members find and connect with you
- Platform Functionality: Enable search, filtering, and matching within our herbal community
- Communication: Send important updates, newsletters (if subscribed), and respond to your inquiries
- Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to enhance our platform and user experience
- Safety: Prevent spam, fraud, and ensure community guidelines compliance
- Legal Compliance: Meet our legal obligations and protect rights
Your Privacy Controls
Profile Visibility
- Choose between public or private profile visibility
- Control what information appears in search results
- Set privacy levels for cultural background and modalities
Contact Information
- Contact details are protected behind a "Reveal Contact" feature
- Email addresses are obfuscated until specifically requested
- Rate limits prevent automated scraping of contact information
Data Sharing & Third Parties
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information only in these limited circumstances:
- With your explicit consent
- To comply with legal requirements
- With service providers who help us operate the platform (under strict data protection agreements)
- In anonymized, aggregated form for research and improvement
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption, secure authentication, and regular security audits to protect your information.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access and download your personal data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete your account and associated data
- Opt out of non-essential communications
- Request data portability
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
Global Herbal Village Privacy Team
Email: privacy@globalherbalvillage.com
We will respond to privacy inquiries within 30 days.