Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 6, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Explore MHC ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website exploremhc.com (the "Site") and use our services.

By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide when:

  • Registering for an account (name, email address, phone number, zip code)
  • Submitting a business listing (business name, address, contact details, photos)
  • Submitting an event (event details, location, contact information)
  • Using our contact form (name, email, message)
  • Making a payment for featured placement (payment information processed by Stripe)

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

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

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Create and manage your account
  • Display business listings and events on the Site
  • Process payments for featured placements
  • Send email notifications regarding your submissions and account
  • Respond to your inquiries via the contact form
  • Improve the Site and our services
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

  • Service Providers: Third-party services that assist in operating our Site (e.g., Stripe for payment processing, Resend for email delivery)
  • Public Listings: Information you submit for business listings or events will be publicly displayed on the Site
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

5. Payment Processing

All payment transactions are processed through Stripe. We do not store your credit card information on our servers. Stripe's use of your personal information is governed by their privacy policy at stripe.com/privacy.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on the Site. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, but some features of the Site may not function properly without them.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your account and associated data
  • Opt out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us at hello@exploremhc.com.

9. Children's Privacy

The Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

11. Contact Us

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