Privacy Policy Welcome to ToolDirectory.ai ("we," "us," or "our"). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services. By accessing or using our website or services, you consent to the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy. Information We Collect 1.1 Personal Information: We may collect personal information that you provide to us voluntarily, such as your name, email address, contact information, and any other information you choose to provide when you interact with our website or services. 1.2 Automatically Collected Information: When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, browsing actions, and patterns. This information may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and interactions with our website. We collect this information using cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for more information on how we use cookies and tracking technologies. Use of Information 2.1 We may use the information we collect from you for the following purposes: To provide and maintain our website and services. To personalize your experience and deliver tailored content. To communicate with you and respond to your inquiries. To send you promotional emails, newsletters, or other marketing communications. To improve our website, services, and user experience. To protect the security and integrity of our website and services. To comply with legal obligations and enforce our rights. Disclosure of Information 3.1 We may disclose your personal information to third parties in the following circumstances: To our trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website and providing our services. To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes. To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, and that of our users and the public. In connection with a business transaction, such as a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, where your personal information may be transferred to the acquiring entity. Cookies and Tracking 4.1 Cookies: Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your user experience, personalize content, and provide targeted advertisements. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies and tracking technologies as described in our Cookie Policy. 4.2 Affiliate Marketing Links: Our website may include affiliate marketing links, which means we may earn a commission if you make a purchase or take certain actions through those links. These affiliate links are provided for your convenience and to support our website's operations. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for more information on how affiliate marketing links are handled. Third-Party Links and Services 5.1 Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of any third-party websites or services. Your interactions with those third-party websites or services are subject to their own privacy policies and terms of use. Data Security 6.1 We have implemented reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, while we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. Children's Privacy 7.1 Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. Your Rights 8.1 You have certain rights regarding your personal information. These rights may vary depending on your location and applicable data protection laws. You may have the right to: Access and receive a copy of the personal information we hold about you. Update or correct your personal information. Object to the processing of your personal information. Restrict or limit the processing of your personal information. Request the deletion of your personal information. Withdraw your consent for the processing of your personal information. 8.2 To exercise your rights, please contact us using the contact information provided in Section 10. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable laws. Data Retention 9.1 We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, as outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. We will also retain and use your personal information as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Contact Us 10.1 If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us using the following contact information: [email protected] Changes to this Privacy Policy 11.1 We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website or through other means of communication. Your continued use of our website or services after the effective date of the updated Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy. Miscellaneous 12.1 This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New York, NY, USA. Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Privacy Policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in New York City, NY. 12.2 If any provision of this Privacy Policy is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. 12.3 Our failure to enforce any right or provision of this Privacy Policy shall not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision. 12.4 This Privacy Policy constitutes the entire agreement between you and us regarding the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of your personal information. 12.5 Any headings used in this Privacy Policy are for convenience only and shall not affect the interpretation of the Privacy Policy. 12.6 Affiliates and Third-Party Links 12.6.1 Affiliate Marketing Links: Our website may contain affiliate marketing links, which means we may earn a commission if you make a purchase through those links. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of websites or services provided by third parties that are linked to our website. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those third parties before providing any personal information or engaging in any transactions. 12.6.2 Third-Party Tracking: Third-party tracking technologies, such as cookies, beacons, and tags, may be used on our website to collect and track information about your interactions with our website and services. This information is used to analyze trends, administer the website, track users' movements around the website, and gather demographic information about our user base as a whole. We may also engage third-party service providers to assist us in tracking and analyzing this information. 12.6.3 Cookies: Cookies are small files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. We use cookies to enhance your experience, understand how you interact with our website, and provide personalized content and advertisements. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your ability to access certain features of our website. 12.7 Children's Privacy 12.7.1 Our website and services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers. 12.8 Data Security 12.8.1 We take reasonable measures to protect the security of your personal information and strive to implement industry-standard safeguards to prevent unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction of your personal information. However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security of your personal information. 12.8.2 In the event of a data breach that compromises the security of your personal information, we will notify you and the appropriate authorities as required by applicable law. 12.9 International Data Transfers 12.9.1 Our website and services may be accessed and used by individuals located outside of the country where our servers are located. If you are accessing our website or using our services from the European Economic Area (EEA) or other regions with laws governing data collection and use that may differ from U.S. law, please note that your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of the EEA or your own jurisdiction. By using our website or services, you consent to the transfer of your personal information to countries outside of your country of residence, including the United States, which may have different data protection laws than your jurisdiction. 12.10 California Privacy Rights 12.10.1 If you are a California resident, you may have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) or other applicable California laws. For more information about your rights and how to exercise them, please refer to our separate California Privacy Notice. 12.11 Severability 12.11.1 If any provision of this Privacy Policy is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. 12.12 Changes to this Privacy Policy 12.12.1 We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our privacy practices or relevant laws. Thank you for reading our Privacy Policy.