Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 02/17/2026
Directory Name: Natural Roots of Southern Maryland
Business Name: Natural Roots of Southern Maryland
Website: naturalrootssomd.com
Location: Maryland, United States

1. Introduction

Natural Roots of Southern Maryland (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates as a local directory serving businesses and residents in the State of Maryland. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information in accordance with applicable United States and Maryland laws.

By using this website, you agree to the practices described below.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

A. Information You Provide Voluntarily

Name
Email address
Phone number
Business name and business contact information
Listing details submitted for inclusion in the directory
Messages submitted through contact forms

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

IP address
Browser type
Device type
Pages viewed
Date and time of access

This information is used for analytics, security, and improving website performance.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

Process and manage directory listings
Respond to inquiries
Communicate regarding your listing or account
Send newsletters or updates (only if you opt in)
Improve website functionality
Maintain security and prevent fraud

We only collect information that is reasonably necessary to operate our directory.

4. We Do Not Sell Personal Data

We do not sell, rent, lease, or trade your personal information to third parties.

Your information is used strictly for operating and improving our local directory and communicating with you.

5. Maryland Consumer Protection & Data Practices

While Maryland does not currently have a broad consumer privacy law like some other states, we operate in compliance with:

Maryland Consumer Protection Act
Maryland Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA)

In the event of a data breach involving personal information as defined under Maryland law, we will provide notice as required by the Maryland Personal Information Protection Act.

6. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party providers for services such as:

Website hosting
Email marketing
Payment processing (if applicable)
Analytics tools

These providers only receive information necessary to perform services on our behalf and are expected to safeguard your data.

7. Cookies & Tracking

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to:

Analyze website traffic
Improve user experience
Remember user preferences

You may disable cookies in your browser settings.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. However, no online system can guarantee complete security.

9. Your Rights & Choices

You may:

Request access to your personal information
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your personal information (subject to business and legal obligations)
Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time

To make a request, contact:
[Insert Contact Email]

10. Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed toward children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date.

12. Contact Information

Natural Roots of Southern Maryland
naturalrootssomd@gmail.com
Maryland, United States