Privacy Policy
Last Updated: July 15, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how Bikudo ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you use bikudo.com ("Site"). By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
Information you provide: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and company information you choose to submit. When you send an inquiry through the Site, we collect the contact details you enter in the inquiry form.
Information collected automatically: We automatically collect certain technical information when you visit the Site, including your IP address, browser type, referring page, pages visited, and timestamps. This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To operate the Site and provide directory services.
- To deliver inquiry messages between users.
- To send transactional emails such as password resets.
- To analyze Site usage and improve our services.
- To detect and prevent fraud, spam, and abuse.
- To comply with applicable legal obligations.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
3. Cookies
We use cookies to maintain your session, remember preferences, and analyze traffic. Specifically:
- Essential cookies: Required for the Site to function (e.g., login sessions). These cannot be disabled.
- Analytics cookies: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the Site. Google Analytics sets cookies to collect anonymous usage data. You can opt out via the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
- Advertising cookies: We display ads via Google AdSense, which may use cookies to show relevant advertisements based on your browsing activity. You can manage ad preferences at adssettings.google.com.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.
4. Google Services
We use Google Analytics and Google AdSense. These services are operated by Google LLC and are governed by Google's Privacy Policy. Google may use the data collected to personalize ads across other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising at google.com/settings/ads.
5. How We Share Your Information
We share your information only in the following circumstances:
- With other users: When you send an inquiry, your contact details are shared with the company you contact. Company profile information submitted by you is displayed publicly on the Site.
- Service providers: We may share data with trusted third-party providers who assist in operating the Site (e.g., hosting, analytics), under confidentiality obligations.
- Legal requirements: We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of Bikudo or others.
- Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
6. Children's Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us at support@bikudo.com and we will delete it promptly. Users between 13 and 18 may only use the Site with parental consent.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access and correction: You may request access to or correction of the personal data we hold about you.
- Deletion: You may request deletion of your account and associated personal data.
- Portability: You may request a copy of your data in a portable format.
- Opt-out: You may opt out of non-essential cookies via our cookie banner or browser settings.
Residents of the European Economic Area (EEA) have rights under the GDPR. California residents have rights under the CCPA, including the right to know what personal information we collect and the right to opt out of its sale (we do not sell personal data). To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@bikudo.com.
8. Data Retention
We retain your account information for as long as your account is active. Inquiry records are retained for a reasonable period to allow companies to manage their communications. You may request deletion of your data at any time.
9. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure, including encrypted passwords and HTTPS. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy applies only to our Site. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites and encourage you to review their policies.
11. International Users
The Site is operated from the United States. If you access the Site from outside the US, your information may be transferred to and processed in the US, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country. By using the Site, you consent to such transfer.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised date. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
13. Contact Us
For questions, requests, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at: bikudo.com/contact or support@bikudo.com