Privacy & Cookie Policy

1. Data Controller

This Privacy Policy explains how Dry Ice Dir ("we", "our", or "the platform") processes, protects, and stores user and technical data. The data controller for information processed through this directory is the Dry Ice Dir project administration team. You can reach our privacy administrator at any time via our Contact Form.

2. Categories of Information We Process

We process only data strictly necessary for legitimate platform functions:

• Technical & Server Logs: When accessing the directory, web servers automatically record technical parameters including your Internet Protocol (IP) address, operating system, browser user agent, requested URLs, and access timestamps. These logs are used solely to diagnose technical issues, protect against cyber threats (such as DDoS or automated bot abuse), and optimize server performance.
• User-Submitted Information: When you submit a message via our Contact form or register/create a company listing, we collect the details you provide (such as your name, email address, phone number, and listing data). This information is used exclusively to communicate with you and process your business submission.
• Public Business Information: Our directory indexes professional commercial records (company names, physical addresses, public telephone numbers, business categories, and websites). This data is compiled from public company websites, official commercial registries, and open web publications.

3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device to facilitate site functionality. We use:

• Essential & Functional Cookies: Session identifiers and CSRF security tokens necessary for maintaining login states and protecting forms against cross-site forgery.
• Preference Cookies: Remembering language selections and display preferences.

4. Third-Party Advertising & Google AdSense Disclosures

To sustain free directory access and support ongoing server infrastructure, Dry Ice Dir may display third-party advertisements, including services provided by Google AdSense:

• Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this website or other websites on the Internet.
• Google's use of advertising cookies (such as the DoubleClick cookie) enables it and its partners to serve ads to users based on their visit to our platform and/or other sites across the Internet.
• Opting Out of Personalized Advertising: Users may opt out of personalized advertising at any time by visiting Google Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of third-party vendor cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.

5. Legal Bases for Processing under GDPR / RODO

We process personal and technical data under the following legal bases:

• Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (Legitimate Interests): Ensuring technical stability, server security, fraud prevention, and maintaining an accurate public business catalog.
• Article 6(1)(b) GDPR (Contract / Agreement): Fulfilling requests when users register an account or manage their company listing.
• Article 6(1)(a) GDPR (Consent): Voluntary submission of inquiries through our contact forms.

6. Your Rights Under European Data Protection Law

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR / RODO), you have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data held by us.
• Request rectification or updating of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Request the erasure of your personal data or business listing (*Right to be Forgotten*).
• Request restriction of processing or object to processing.
• Lodge a complaint with a competent data protection authority.

To exercise any of these rights, simply submit a request via our Contact Form. Requests are evaluated and processed without undue delay (typically within 48 hours).

7. Data Security & Retention

We employ standard security protocols, including HTTPS/TLS encryption across the entire platform, SQL prepared statements, and session protection mechanisms. We retain contact messages and server log records only for as long as necessary to fulfill operational, technical, or legal requirements.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may periodically update this Privacy Policy to reflect technical, legal, or regulatory changes. Any modifications will be posted directly on this page with an updated revision date.