Privacy Policy
✅ Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2026
Whitefirms.org is built to be openly accessible. Visitors can browse the platform without creating an account, signing in, or sharing login credentials. We collect only limited information when it is genuinely required to operate the platform responsibly. This policy explains how personal data is handled in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Who We Are
Whitefirms.org operates as a global business discovery and listing platform. For the purposes of GDPR, Whitefirms.org acts as the data controller for any personal data processed through the website.
What Data We Collect
Most users can access the website without providing any personal information. Personal data is collected only when voluntarily submitted, such as when a user sends an enquiry, submits a review, or when a business owner provides details for listing or verification.
This may include a name, email address, business information, or written content provided by the user. We do not collect passwords, login credentials, payment details, or sensitive personal data.
We may also process limited technical data such as IP address, browser type, device information, and general usage behaviour. This data is used only to maintain website security, understand traffic patterns, and improve performance. It is not used to identify individuals.
Legal Basis for Processing
Under GDPR, we process personal data only when there is a lawful basis to do so. This includes user consent when information is submitted voluntarily, legitimate interests related to operating and improving the platform, and legal obligations where applicable.
How We Use Personal Data
Personal data is used solely for specific and legitimate purposes. These include verifying business listings, displaying submitted content, responding to enquiries, improving site functionality, ensuring platform security, and maintaining trust and accuracy across listings.
We do not use personal data for profiling, behavioural advertising, or unrelated marketing activities.
Sharing and Transfers
Whitefirms.org does not sell or trade personal data. Information may be shared only with trusted service providers that support essential functions such as analytics, hosting, or communication tools, and only to the extent necessary.
Where data is processed outside the European Economic Area, appropriate safeguards are in place to ensure GDPR-compliant protection.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
The website uses a limited number of permitted cookies to support basic functionality, understand usage trends, and improve the user experience. These cookies do not store personal identifiers or login information.
Users may control or disable cookies through their browser settings at any time.
Data Retention
Personal data is retained only for as long as it is necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, including verification, operational needs, legal compliance, or security. Once no longer required, data is securely deleted.
Your Rights Under GDPR
Under GDPR, you have the right to access your personal data, request correction of inaccurate information, request deletion of your data where applicable, restrict or object to certain processing activities, and request data portability where relevant.
Requests related to these rights are handled promptly and responsibly.
Data Security
Appropriate technical and organisational measures are in place to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. While no system can be guaranteed to be fully secure, we take reasonable steps to safeguard all information we process.
Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, you may contact us at: support@whitefirms.org