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Last updated: February 2026

Privacy & Cookie Policy

1. Who We Are

DIRECTORY (“we”, “us”, “our”) is operated from the United Kingdom.

If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, you can contact us at:

email (at) directory.work

1. What Data We Collect

Depending on how you interact with the site, we may collect:

• Information you provide directly (e.g. contact forms, directory registrations)
• Technical data (IP address, browser type, device information)
• Usage data (pages visited, time spent on site)

We only collect personal data that is necessary to operate, maintain, and improve the website.

1. How We Use Your Data

We use personal data to:

• Operate and maintain the website
• Review and manage directory registrations
• Respond to enquiries
• Understand how the site is used and improve performance

We do not sell personal data.

1. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)

We process personal data under the following lawful bases:

• Consent (where applicable)
• Legitimate interests (operating and improving the site)
• Legal obligations, where applicable

1. Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

We use:

• Strictly necessary cookies – required for the website to function
• Analytics cookies – used to understand how visitors use the site (only where applicable and consented to)

1. Managing Cookies

When you first visit the site, you may accept or reject non-essential cookies.

If you reject non-essential cookies, only strictly necessary cookies will be used.

You can also manage or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.

1. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services such as:

• Plausible Analytics (a privacy-focused analytics provider)
• Embedded content (e.g. video players)

Plausible Analytics does not use cookies and does not collect personal data. It provides aggregated, anonymised usage statistics.

Embedded third-party services may set cookies only where you have provided consent.

1. Data Sharing

We do not share personal data with third parties except:

• Where necessary to operate the website
• Where required by law

1. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

1. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction or deletion
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

1. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time.

The most recent version will always be available on this page.

Terms of Use

By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms of Use.

1. Use of the Site

You may use this website for lawful purposes only.

You must not misuse the site or attempt to disrupt, damage, or interfere with its operation.

1. Directory Listings & Submissions

Listings may be submitted by users or third parties.

We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or currency of any listing.

We reserve the right to review, edit, refuse, or remove listings at our discretion.

1. User-Submitted Content

By submitting content or listings to this website, you:

• Confirm that you have the right to submit the content
• Grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to display, reproduce, edit, and publish the content for the purposes of operating and promoting the directory

1. Corrections & Takedown Requests

If you believe that any listing or content on this website is inaccurate, outdated, or infringes your rights, please contact us and we will review the request promptly.

1. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, all content on this website is owned by or licensed to us.

Content may not be reproduced, copied, or distributed without prior written permission.

1. External Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of those websites.

1. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any loss or damage arising from:

• Use of this website
• Reliance on any content provided
• Temporary unavailability of the website

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.

Disclaimer

This website is provided for general information purposes only.

The directory contains information submitted by third parties. While we aim to keep information accurate and up to date, we make no representations or warranties of any kind regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or availability of any content.

Nothing on this website constitutes professional, legal, financial, or commercial advice.

Any reliance you place on information from this website is strictly at your own risk.