Overview
Duane's List ("we," "us," or "our") operates the Duane's List website and platform, including tools for neighbors to build and share professional recommendation lists and for professionals to claim and manage profiles (collectively, the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you use the Service, how we use it, and what choices you have.
By accessing or using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.
Information we collect
We collect information you provide directly, information generated by your use of the Service, and limited technical data from your device or browser.
Account and contact information
- Your name, email address, and neighborhood or location preferences when you register
- Communications you send us, such as support requests, contact form messages, or feedback
- Profile details you choose to add, such as a display name or photo
Lists, circle, and community data
- Professional contacts, rankings, private notes, and list names you create
- Public lists you publish and curators you follow in your circle
- "Would call again" responses and related engagement you submit about professionals
- Information about professionals you add or recommend, including names, contact details, and categories
Professional profile data
- Business name, contact information, service categories, and other details when you claim or update a professional profile
- Verification or ownership information we request to confirm profile claims
Usage and technical data
- Log data including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and timestamps
- Device identifiers and operating system information
- Aggregated, de-identified analytics about how features are used
How we use it
We use the information we collect to provide, maintain, and improve the Service. Specifically, we use your information to:
- Create and manage your account and authenticate your identity (including email verification codes)
- Deliver core features such as list building, sharing, circle discovery, and professional profiles
- Display aggregated trust signals such as list counts and "would call again" rates
- Respond to support requests and communicate with you about your account
- Send transactional emails such as verification codes, account notices, and product updates (you may opt out of non-essential communications at any time)
- Monitor and analyze usage patterns to improve reliability and develop new features
- Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent activity, spam, and other misuse
- Comply with applicable legal obligations
We do not use your private list notes or personal recommendations to sell advertising or to let professionals pay for higher placement.
Data retention
We retain your account and list data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. If you close your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 90 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal, tax, or regulatory purposes.
Backups and archived copies may persist in secure, isolated storage for up to 12 months following deletion, after which they are permanently purged.
Security
We take the security of your data seriously. The Service is hosted on infrastructure that employs encryption in transit (TLS) and at rest, access controls, and regular security reviews.
No method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we work hard to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. If you believe your account has been compromised, please contact us immediately at [email protected].
Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights with respect to your personal information, including the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions
- Restrict or object to certain types of processing
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.
If you are located in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or California, additional rights and protections may apply under the GDPR, UK GDPR, or CCPA respectively. Please contact us for more information.
Children
The Service is intended for general audiences and is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will notify you by email or by posting a notice within the Service at least 14 days before the changes take effect. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will always reflect the most recent revision.
Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out:
- Email: [email protected]
- Web: Contact form
We take all privacy inquiries seriously and aim to respond within five business days.