Privacy Policy for Toolpicker.net

This Privacy Policy outlines how Toolpicker ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, processes, and protects your information, including personal data, when you use the services provided through the website toolpicker.net (the "Site" or "Service"). By using the Service, you agree to this Privacy Policy and the collection, storage, usage, and disclosure of your personal data as described herein.

1. Definitions

• "Company": Refers to the entity operating Toolpicker.
• "Service": All functionality, features, and content provided through toolpicker.net.
• "User" or "You": Any individual or entity accessing or using the Service.
• "Personal Data": Any information that can directly or indirectly identify a natural person, including identifiers such as name, email address, IP address, device ID, and online identifiers.
• "Processing": Any operation performed on personal data such as collection, recording, storage, transfer, alteration, disclosure, deletion, etc.
• "Cookies": Small data files stored in your browser to recognize your device and activity.
• "Third Parties": External entities providing services on behalf of or in collaboration with Toolpicker.

2. Types of Data Collected

We may collect and process the following categories of personal and non-personal data:

2.1. Data you provide directly:

• Full name, username
• Email address
• Password (hashed and stored securely)
• Profile picture or avatar
• Contact or billing information, if applicable
• Any data entered into support forms, surveys, feedback tools, or other form fields
• Social media or external account links

2.2. Automatically collected data:

• IP address, device type, operating system, browser type/version
• Geolocation data (approximate, based on IP)
• Usage data such as page views, click paths, duration of sessions
• Time zone settings, screen resolution, and other technical data
• Log data including error logs, crash reports

2.3. Data from third-party integrations:

• OAuth identity providers (Google, GitHub, etc.)
• Analytics and advertising networks
• Behavioral data collected by cookies, beacons, scripts, and SDKs

3. Purposes of Processing

We process your data for various legitimate business and operational purposes, including but not limited to:

• Account creation and authentication
• User onboarding and profile personalization
• Enabling key service functionality and managing user sessions
• Processing support tickets, feedback, or feature requests
• Sending transactional messages and service updates
• Sending newsletters, marketing offers (only where legally permitted or with consent)
• Enhancing security and fraud detection systems
• Conducting internal research and performance analytics
• Managing service uptime, bug reporting, and diagnostics
• Complying with legal and regulatory requirements
• Fulfilling contractual obligations with users or partners

4. Legal Bases for Processing

Depending on your jurisdiction, the legal bases under which we collect and process data include:

• Consent: when you explicitly agree to data collection, e.g., signing up for a newsletter.
• Contractual Necessity: to fulfill a service you’ve signed up for, such as account access.
• Legal Obligation: to comply with applicable laws, tax obligations, or court orders.
• Legitimate Interests: for functionality, analytics, marketing (unless overridden by your rights).

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use a variety of tracking technologies to enhance your experience, including:

• Session and persistent cookies for login, session ID, and user preferences
• Google Analytics and similar tools for behavior tracking and aggregated statistics
• Web beacons, pixel tags, and local storage for marketing campaigns
• Security tools like hCaptcha to distinguish between human and automated access

Cookie Preferences: You may control cookies via your browser settings. Blocking essential cookies may prevent access to some features.

6. Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary for the purposes described:

• Account data is retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period thereafter
• Logs and usage data may be retained for internal analysis, security, and regulatory reasons
• If you request deletion, we will anonymize or securely destroy your personal data unless required to retain it by law

7. Sharing and Disclosure of Data

We may share your personal data with:

• Hosting providers (e.g., Microsoft Azure, Cloudflare)
• Email and communication platforms (e.g., Mailgun, Intercom)
• Analytics and monitoring tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Sentry)
• Payment processors (where applicable)
• Marketing platforms and social integrations (if opted-in)
• Our legal, accounting, and cybersecurity service providers
• Affiliates, successors in interest, or buyers in a corporate transaction
• Law enforcement or regulators under legal mandate

All third-party providers are subject to strict contractual confidentiality and data protection obligations.

8. International Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and stored on servers outside your jurisdiction, including in the United States, EU, or other countries. We ensure adequate safeguards through:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
• Data Processing Agreements (DPAs)
• Additional technical and organizational security measures

9. Your Rights

Depending on your region (EU, California, Brazil, etc.), you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Rectify inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Restrict or object to certain processing activities
• Data portability – receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Withdraw consent at any time, without affecting prior lawful processing
• Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise your rights, contact us at: contact@toolpicker.net. We respond to verified requests within 30 days.

10. Security Measures

We implement layered security approaches including:

• HTTPS encryption on all web traffic
• Firewalls and access controls
• Database encryption and secure key storage
• Periodic security audits and vulnerability scans
• Use of secure identity providers for OAuth and token-based access

Although we follow industry best practices, no system is entirely secure. Please use the Service with awareness of this limitation.

11. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have done so, we will take steps to delete such information immediately.

12. Third-Party Links and Services

Toolpicker may contain links to external websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third parties. Please review their policies separately.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to amend this Policy at any time. If we make material changes:

• We will notify users via email or platform notification, and
• Update the "Last Updated" date above.

Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this policy, please contact:

Email: contact@toolpicker.net
Site: https://toolpicker.net