Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly when you create an account, complete a profile, submit a profile claim, post a Project Need, send messages through the platform, or contact support. This may include your name, email address, organization or company details, professional information, and content you choose to publish in directory listings.
We also collect technical and usage information when you use the platform, such as browser type, device identifiers, IP address, pages viewed, and interactions with platform features. We may use cookies and similar technologies as described in our Cookie Policy.
2. How We Use Information
We use collected information to operate and improve the platform, authenticate users, process profile claims, display directory listings, facilitate professional introductions, send service-related communications, enforce our policies, and comply with legal obligations.
We may use aggregated or de-identified information to understand platform usage and improve features. We do not use personal information for purposes materially inconsistent with those described in this policy without providing notice where required by law.
3. Information Sharing
VettedWay does not sell personal information.
We may share information with service providers who assist in hosting, analytics, email delivery, authentication, and customer support. These providers are authorized to use information only as needed to perform services on our behalf.
Directory profile information may be displayed publicly according to your settings and our platform rules. We may disclose information if required by law, in response to valid legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of VettedWay and its users.
4. Data Security
We implement administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
We retain personal information for as long as needed to provide the services, fulfill the purposes described in this policy, and comply with legal requirements.
5. User Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal information, and to receive a copy of certain information we maintain about you.
California residents may have additional rights as described on our Your California Privacy Choices page.
To submit a privacy request, contact us using the information below. We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests.
6. Contact Information
Questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices may be directed to support@vettedway.com.
You may also reach us through our contact page.
7. Platform Disclaimer
VettedWay is a professional directory and connection platform. Listings, verification statuses, memberships, profile claims, and platform participation do not constitute government approval, regulatory approval, licensing verification, procurement qualification, certification, or endorsement.