Privacy Policy

At OphelCS, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how BizList Connect collects, uses, and protects your personal information. As a Christian moral upheld entity, we are committed to handling your data with the utmost integrity and respect.

1.1 Business Information

When you create a business listing, we collect:

• Business name and description
• Contact information (address, phone, email)
• Category and business details
• Images and media files
• Social media links (optional)

1.2 Verification Information

For business verification purposes only:

• Tax Identification Number (TIN) or Employer Identification Number (EIN)
• This information is used exclusively for automated AI verification
• This data is NOT stored in our databases
• This data is NEVER displayed publicly
• Once verification is complete, this information is immediately discarded

1.3 User Account Information

• Name and email address
• Account credentials (encrypted)
• Profile information
• Agent application details (if applicable)

1.4 Usage Information

• IP address and browser information
• Pages visited and features used
• Search queries and interactions
• Device and operating system information

• To provide and maintain our services - Creating and managing business listings
• To verify businesses - One-time automated verification using TIN/EIN (not stored)
• To communicate with you - Sending updates, notifications, and responding to inquiries
• To process payments - Managing subscriptions and agent commissions
• To improve our platform - Analyzing usage patterns and enhancing user experience
• To ensure security - Detecting and preventing fraud or unauthorized access
• To comply with legal obligations - Meeting regulatory requirements

We do NOT sell your personal information. We may share information only in these limited circumstances:

4.1 Public Business Listings

Information you choose to include in your business listing (name, address, phone, etc.) is publicly visible to all users.

4.2 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our platform (payment processors, hosting providers, etc.). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government regulation.

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption of data in transit (SSL/TLS)
• Encryption of sensitive data at rest
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication
• Secure password hashing
• Automated monitoring for suspicious activity

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your information
• Portability: Request your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@ophelcs.com

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Maintain your login session
• Analyze platform usage and performance
• Improve user experience

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

BizList Connect is not intended for use by children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child, we will delete it promptly.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.