Privacy Policy

Personal Information

• • Account Information: Name, email address, and profile information when you create an account
• • Contact Information: Email address and any additional contact details you provide
• • Payment Information: Billing details processed securely through Stripe (we don't store credit card information)
• • Communication Records: Messages, feedback, and support requests you send to us

Usage Information

• • Website Usage: Pages visited, time spent, and interactions with our platform
• • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address, and device identifiers
• • Tool Submissions: Information about tools you submit, including descriptions, URLs, and categories
• • Analytics Data: Aggregated usage statistics and performance metrics

Service Provision

We use your information to provide, maintain, and improve our directory services, process tool submissions, and facilitate payments.

Communication

We may contact you about your account, tool submissions, service updates, and important announcements.

Analytics and Improvement

We analyze usage patterns to improve our platform, develop new features, and enhance user experience.

Legal Compliance

We may use your information to comply with legal obligations, enforce our terms, and protect our rights.

Security Measures

• • Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit and at rest using industry-standard protocols
• • Access Controls: Strict access controls and authentication mechanisms protect your data
• • Regular Audits: We conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• • Secure Infrastructure: Our platform is hosted on secure, monitored infrastructure

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. You may request deletion of your data at any time.

We Do Not Sell Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Limited Sharing

We may share your information only in these limited circumstances:

• • With your explicit consent
• • To comply with legal requirements or court orders
• • To protect our rights, property, or safety
• • With trusted service providers who assist in our operations (under strict confidentiality agreements)

Access and Control

• • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• • Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• • Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• • Objection: Object to certain processing of your information

Communication Preferences

You can opt out of marketing communications at any time using the following methods:

• • Email Unsubscribe: Click the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any promotional email or newsletter
• • Direct Contact: Email us at praneetbrar7@gmail.com with "UNSUBSCRIBE" in the subject line
• • Account Settings: Update your communication preferences in your account settings
• • Response Time: Unsubscribe requests are processed within 48 hours

Note: Even if you unsubscribe from promotional emails, you may still receive important service-related communications about your account, tool submissions, or platform updates.

Essential Cookies

We use essential cookies to provide basic functionality, maintain your session, and ensure security.

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website and improve our services.

Cookie Management

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Transfer Mechanisms

• • Adequacy Decisions: Transfers to countries with adequate data protection levels
• • Standard Contractual Clauses: EU-approved contractual safeguards for data transfers
• • Certification Schemes: Participation in recognized privacy certification programs
• • Consent: Your explicit consent for specific transfers when required

Data Processing Locations

Our primary data processing occurs in the United States and European Union. We use cloud service providers with global infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and reliability.

Age Verification

We may implement age verification measures to prevent underage users from accessing our services. Users between 13-18 should have parental consent before using our platform.

Parental Rights

• • Request access to your child's personal information
• • Request deletion of your child's personal information
• • Refuse further collection or use of your child's information
• • Request a copy of the information we have collected about your child

Our Response Process

• • Immediate Assessment: We assess the scope and impact of any potential breach within 24 hours
• • Containment: We take immediate steps to contain and mitigate the breach
• • Investigation: We conduct a thorough investigation to understand the cause and extent
• • Notification: We notify affected users and authorities as required by law
• • Remediation: We implement additional security measures to prevent future incidents

Notification Timeline

We will notify affected users within 72 hours of discovering a breach, unless law enforcement requires a delay. We will also notify relevant data protection authorities within the same timeframe.

Service Providers

• • Hosting Services: Vercel, Netlify for website hosting and CDN services
• • Database Services: PostgreSQL for data storage and management
• • Authentication: NextAuth.js for secure user authentication
• • Email Services: Resend for transactional and marketing emails
• • Payment Processing: Stripe for secure payment handling
• • Analytics: Google Analytics for website usage insights
• • AI Services: OpenAI for content generation and analysis

Data Sharing with Third Parties

We only share data with third parties as necessary to provide our services. All third-party integrations are subject to strict data protection agreements and are regularly audited for compliance.

GDPR Rights (EU Residents)

• • Right of Access: Request copies of your personal data
• • Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• • Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
• • Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• • Right to Object: Object to certain types of data processing
• • Rights Related to Automated Decision Making: Human review of automated decisions

CCPA Rights (California Residents)

• • Right to Know: Information about data collection and use
• • Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information
• • Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of personal information
• • Right to Non-Discrimination: Equal service regardless of privacy choices

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at praneetbrar7@gmail.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days and may require identity verification for security purposes.

Material Changes

We consider the following to be material changes that require advance notice:

• • Changes to the types of personal information we collect
• • Changes to how we use or share personal information
• • Changes to your rights or choices regarding your information
• • Changes to our data security practices
• • Changes to our contact information for privacy inquiries