1. Introduction

BerthaKnows.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you create an account or submit a listing, we may collect:

  • Name and email address
  • Phone number
  • Business name and address
  • Payment information (processed securely through Stripe — we do not store card details)
  • Profile and listing content you provide

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Site, we automatically collect:

  • IP address and browser type
  • Pages visited and time spent on the Site
  • Referring website addresses
  • Device and operating system information

2.3 Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze site traffic, and serve relevant advertisements through Google AdSense. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Create and manage your account
  • Process listing submissions and payments
  • Display your studio listing to potential clients
  • Send you account-related communications
  • Improve our website and services
  • Display relevant advertisements
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

  • Service Providers: Stripe (payment processing), Google (analytics and advertising), and hosting providers who assist in operating the Site.
  • Public Listings: Information you include in your listing (business name, address, phone, etc.) is publicly visible on the Site by design.
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority.

5. Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Site. Google may use cookies and tracking technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site and other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your information
  • Opt out of marketing communications
  • Withdraw consent for data processing

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@berthaknows.com.

9. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Last updated: April 2026