Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Last updated: January 1, 2025

Information We Collect

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

How We Use Your Information

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.

Data Protection and Security

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.

Information Sharing

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)

Your Rights and Choices

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 by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

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.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

We will respond to your inquiry within 48 hours and work to address any concerns you may have.

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by:

  • • Posting the updated policy on our website
  • • Sending an email notification to registered users
  • • Displaying a prominent notice on our platform

Your continued use of our services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.