🌟 Orion’s Directory –
Privacy Policy
At Orion’s Directory, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data.
This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.
đź’« Information We Collect
When you join Orion’s Directory or use our site, we may collect:
Name and contact details (email, phone, address if provided).
Business information (listing details, description, images).
Payment information (processed securely via Stripe or PayPal — we never store full card details).
Technical information (IP address, browser type, cookies).
🌠How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
Create and manage your membership and listings.
Process payments and renewals.
Send important updates about your account or changes to our service.
Improve our website and directory services.
We will never sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
🍪 Cookie Policy
Orion’s Directory uses cookies to make our website work properly and to improve your experience.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential cookies – keep you logged in, remember your membership status, and allow secure checkout.
Preference cookies – remember your settings (e.g. search filters, page layouts).
Analytics cookies – help us understand how the site is used so we can improve our services.
Managing Cookies
You can control or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect how the website functions.
For more details on how we handle your data, please see our full Privacy Policy.
✨ Data Storage & Security
Your data is stored securely on our website and payment partners (Stripe/PayPal).
We take appropriate measures to protect against unauthorised access or misuse.
We only keep your data for as long as necessary to provide our services or comply with legal obligations.
đź’ś Your Rights (GDPR)
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Correct or update your information.
Request deletion of your data (subject to legal requirements).
Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@orionsdirectory.co.uk.
🌌 Third-Party Services
Payments are handled securely by Stripe and PayPal.
Some forms and emails may be powered by trusted third-party services (e.g. WPForms).
These providers have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.
🌠Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The latest version will always be available on our website.
✨ Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please email us at starla@orionsdirectory.co.uk.