Effective Date: 12-17-2025
YourDakota (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website located at yourdakota.com (the “Website”). We are based in Bismarck, North Dakota, and are committed to protecting the privacy of our users, visitors, and business partners.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our Website, submit information, or interact with our services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal and non-personal information in several ways, including but not limited to:
a. Information You Voluntarily Provide
Business name, address, phone number, email address
Business descriptions, logos, images, and related content
Contact form submissions
Newsletter sign-ups
Claiming or managing a business listing
Communications with us via email or forms
b. Business Information
YourDakota collects and displays business-related data for directory listings. This information may be:
Submitted directly by a business owner or representative
Collected from publicly available sources
Imported from social media platforms or third-party business directories
We reserve the right to use collected business data for directory display, promotional content, newsletters, advertising, and other marketing purposes.
2. Use of Information
We may use the information we collect for purposes including:
Operating and maintaining the Website
Displaying and managing business listings
Communicating with users and businesses
Sending newsletters, promotional emails, and marketing communications
Promoting businesses through newsletter features or paid promotions
Running advertising campaigns, including Google Ads
Improving website performance, content, and user experience
Analyzing usage trends and engagement
Complying with legal obligations
3. Marketing Communications
By submitting information to YourDakota, you agree that we may contact you regarding:
Directory-related updates
Marketing opportunities
Newsletter features
Promotional campaigns
Platform updates
You may opt out of marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link provided in our communications.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
Analyze website traffic and usage
Improve site functionality
Understand user behavior
Support advertising and marketing efforts
You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of the Website may not function properly.
5. Google Services & reCAPTCHA
We use Google reCAPTCHA to protect our Website from spam and abuse. reCAPTCHA is subject to Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service:
Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en
Google Terms of Service: https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=en
The use of reCAPTCHA means that Google may collect hardware and software information, device and application data, and other data necessary for security purposes.
6. Social Media Data
We may collect data from social media platforms such as Facebook and other third-party services, including:
Publicly available business information
Page details, descriptions, and categories
Engagement-related insights
This information may be used to populate business listings or for marketing and promotional purposes.
7. Sharing of Information
We do not sell personal information. However, we may share information:
With service providers that assist in operating the Website
With marketing and analytics partners
To comply with legal requirements or enforce our policies
In connection with advertising and promotional campaigns
All third-party partners are expected to handle data responsibly.
8. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
10. Children’s Privacy
YourDakota does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe that such information has been provided to us, please contact us and we will promptly remove it.
11. Your Rights and Choices
You may:
Request updates or corrections to your information
Request removal of business listings (subject to verification)
Opt out of marketing communications
Requests can be made by contacting us directly.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
13. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
YourDakota
Bismarck, North Dakota
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://yourdakota.com