1. Data We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
When You Submit a Tool
- Name: To identify you as the tool owner or representative
- Email Address: To communicate approval status, updates, and important notifications
- Website URL: The tool's website or application link
- Tool Description: Information about your tool's features and benefits
- Company Information: Business name and details (if applicable)
When You Apply for Featured Placement
- Contact Information: Name, email, company details
- Billing Details: Payment information securely handled by Stripe or Wise (we do not store credit card numbers)
- Business Information: Tax ID or business registration (if required)
Automatically Collected Information
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, clicks, and navigation patterns
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
- IP Address: For analytics and security purposes
- Cookies: Small files stored on your device to enhance your experience
2. How We Use Your Data
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Verification: To verify you own or represent the submitted tool
- Communication: To send status updates about your submission (Approved/Rejected/Pending)
- Service Delivery: To list your tool in our directory and provide featured placement
- Billing: To process payments and send invoices for featured services
- Support: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our services
- Security: To detect fraud, abuse, and protect our platform
- Marketing: To send newsletters and updates (you can opt-out anytime)
3. Third-Party Sharing
We do NOT sell your email or personal information to spammers, marketers, or third parties for their promotional purposes.
We only share your data with trusted third-party service providers necessary for our operations:
Payment Processors
- Stripe: For processing credit card payments securely
- Wise (formerly TransferWise): For international payments
- These providers have their own privacy policies and security measures
Analytics Providers
- Google Analytics: To understand site traffic and user behavior
- Vercel Analytics: For performance monitoring
- Data is anonymized and aggregated whenever possible
Email Service Providers
- For sending transactional emails (submission confirmations, status updates)
- For sending newsletters (with your consent)
Legal Obligations
We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use standard cookies to analyze site traffic and improve user experience. Types of cookies we use:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the site to function (authentication, security)
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:
- HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
- Secure servers with regular security updates
- Access controls and authentication for our systems
- Regular security audits and monitoring
- Employee training on data protection
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:
- Provide our services
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
- Maintain business records
Tool submissions: Retained indefinitely or until you request removal
Featured placement data: Retained for 7 years for accounting purposes
Analytics data: Typically retained for 14-26 months
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
- Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails
- Object: Object to processing of your data for certain purposes
To exercise these rights, contact us through our contact page.
8. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 13 (or 16 in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child, we will take steps to delete it immediately.
9. International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this privacy policy.
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 new policy on this page
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Sending an email notification (for significant changes)
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through our contact page.