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Privacy Policy

No marketing jargon, no fine print. Here's exactly what data we collect, why we collect it, and how we protect it.

Last updated: August 2026

Information We May Collect

Account and Contact Information

When you create an account or contact us, CemList may collect information such as your name, email address, account details, and the contents of your message.

Listing and Directory Submissions

When you create a listing, suggest a directory correction, or claim a cemetery page, CemList may collect the details you submit, including cemetery information, listing details, contact information, and supporting notes or photos.

Usage Information

CemList may collect basic technical and usage information, such as pages viewed, device or browser information, and event logs needed to operate, secure, and improve the service.

How We Use Information

Operate and Support CemList

We use information to provide accounts, publish and review listings or directory updates, respond to requests, protect the service, and improve the user experience.

Communications

We may use your contact information to respond to you, send account or security notices, and provide messages you request. Marketing communications, if offered, will include a way to opt out.

Sharing Information

Public Listings

Information you choose to publish in a cemetery listing or directory submission may be visible to other users or the public, depending on the feature and review status.

Service Providers and Legal Requests

CemList may use providers that help host, secure, or operate the service. We may also disclose information when required by law or when reasonably necessary to protect users, CemList, or the public.

Data Choices

Access, Correction, and Deletion

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information associated with your account by contacting CemList. See the Data Deletion page for current procedures.

Cookies

CemList may use cookies or similar technologies for sign-in, security, and basic site functionality. Browser settings can control some cookies, although disabling them may affect features.

Security and Retention

Security

We use reasonable safeguards designed to protect information. No online service can promise absolute security, so please use a strong password and notify us if you believe your account has been accessed without permission.

Retention

We retain information for as long as needed to operate the service, meet legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

Updates and Contact

Policy Updates

CemList may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The effective date at the top of the page identifies the current version.

Questions

For privacy questions, use the CemList contact page.

TL;DR

  • •CemList may collect account, contact, listing, directory-submission, and basic usage information.
  • •Published listing and directory information may be visible to others.
  • •You can request access, correction, or deletion of account information.
  • •We use reasonable safeguards to protect your information.