Privacy Policy
Effective Date: December 3, 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how My Directory Kit, operated by Yakuta Consulting LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”), collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our website and services.
1. Information We Collect
Account Information
When you subscribe to My Directory Kit, we collect:
- Name and email address
- Billing address
- Payment information (processed securely by Stripe)
- Company or business name (optional)
Usage Information
We automatically collect certain information when you use our Service:
- IP address and browser type
- Pages visited and features used
- Date and time of access
- Referring website
- Device information
Content You Provide
We store content you create or upload to your directory site, including:
- Directory listings and business information
- Images and media files
- Configuration settings
- Any other content you add to your site
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and maintain the Service
- Process payments and manage your subscription
- Send transactional emails (account confirmations, billing notices, service updates)
- Provide customer support
- Improve the Service and develop new features
- Monitor for security threats and abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may receive your information:
| Service | Purpose | Data Shared |
|---|---|---|
| Stripe | Payment processing | Payment and billing information |
| SMTP2Go | Email delivery | Email address, email content |
| Google Analytics | Website analytics | Usage data, IP address (anonymized) |
| Google Search Console | Search performance | Site indexing data |
| Clicky | Website analytics | Usage data, IP address |
| WP Engine | Website hosting | All site data and content |
These services have their own privacy policies governing their use of your data.
4. Data for Directory Sites You Operate
When you use My Directory Kit to operate your own directory website:
- You are the data controller for any personal data you collect from your directory users
- We are the data processor providing the infrastructure and tools
- You are responsible for your own privacy policy and compliance with privacy laws
- We process your users’ data only as necessary to provide the hosting service
You must ensure your directory site has its own privacy policy that complies with applicable laws.
5. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies for:
- Essential cookies: Required for the Service to function (login sessions, security)
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (Google Analytics, Clicky)
- Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may prevent the Service from functioning properly.
6. Data Retention
- Active accounts: We retain your data for as long as your account is active
- After cancellation: Your site and data are retained for 90 days, then permanently deleted
- Billing records: Retained for 7 years as required for tax and legal purposes
- Support communications: Retained for 2 years
You may request a data export before your site is deleted by contacting support.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information:
- SSL/TLS encryption for all data in transit
- Secure hosting infrastructure with daily backups
- Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
- Regular security updates and monitoring
No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements)
- Export: Request your data in a portable format
- Object: Object to certain processing of your data
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].
9. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect and how it is used
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
- Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights
10. International Data Transfers
Your data may be processed in the United States where our servers are located. By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your data to the United States.
11. Children’s Privacy
The Service is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we have collected data from a child under 18, we will delete it promptly.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by email or through the Service. The “Effective Date” at the top indicates when the policy was last updated.
13. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at:
My Directory Kit
Yakuta Consulting LLC
1224 NE Walnut St. #398
Roseburg, OR 97470
Email: [email protected]
