Privacy Policy

Ambar ("we," "us," or "our") operates myambar.com (the "Site"), a directory connecting the Ethiopian-American community with local businesses. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly:

• Business listing details (name, address, phone, email, website, description, photos) when you submit a business via our "Add Business" form.
• Reviews you write, including your name and review content.
• Contact information if you email us directly.
• Payment information when subscribing to a paid listing plan or making a donation, processed securely by Stripe (see Section 4).

Information collected automatically:

• Basic usage data such as pages visited and general location (city/region) for analytics purposes.
• Cookies or similar technology used to keep the site functioning properly (e.g., admin session tokens, saved/favorited businesses stored locally in your browser).

2. How We Use Information

• To display business listings, reviews, and search results on the Site.
• To process subscription payments and donations.
• To communicate with you about your listing, account, or support requests.
• To maintain the security and integrity of the Site, including preventing fraud or abuse.
• To improve the Site's features and content over time.

3. Business Listing Information

Information submitted through the "Add Business" form (business name, address, phone, description, photos, hours, etc.) is intended for public display on the Site as part of the directory. By submitting a listing, you confirm you have the right to share this information and that it is accurate.

4. Payments

All payments (subscription upgrades and donations) are processed by Stripe, a third-party payment processor. We do not store your full credit card number or banking details on our servers. Stripe's handling of your payment information is governed by Stripe's own privacy policy, available at stripe.com/privacy.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services, each with their own privacy practices:

• Stripe — payment processing
• Cloudinary — image hosting for business photos
• Google Maps — location display on business pages

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We share information only with the third-party service providers listed above as necessary to operate the Site, or if required by law.

7. Data Retention

We retain business listing and review information for as long as the listing remains active on the Site, or until you request its removal. You may request removal of your business listing or review at any time by contacting us.

8. Your Choices

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us using the details below. Business owners may also request their listing be removed at any time.

9. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

Ambar
2002 International Dr, McLean, VA 22102
support@myambar.com