Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to BuilderAI.tools ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

By accessing or using BuilderAI.tools, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

We may collect the following information that you voluntarily provide:

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address, display name (optional), and encrypted password. Your email is used for account authentication, password recovery, and service-related communications.
• Tool Submissions: When you submit a tool for review, we collect the tool name, website URL, GitHub URL, description, category, tags, and link your submission to your account if you are signed in.
• Reviews and Ratings: When you rate or review a tool (requires account), we collect your rating (1-5 stars), any comments you provide, and associate this with your user account.
• Leaderboard Data: Your public activity including number of tools submitted, featured tools, and ratings received is tracked for the community leaderboard feature.
• Contact Information: If you contact us directly, we may receive your name, email address, and the contents of your message.

2.2 Email Communications

By creating an account, you consent to receive the following email communications:

• Account Verification: A confirmation email to verify your email address
• Password Reset: Emails to reset your password when requested
• Security Notifications: Important notices about your account security
• Service Updates: Essential updates about changes to our service

We do not send marketing emails unless you explicitly opt in to receive them.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you access our website, we automatically collect certain information:

• IP Address: We collect your IP address to prevent spam, abuse, and to limit duplicate ratings on tools. Each IP address is limited to one rating per tool to maintain rating integrity.
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, and screen resolution.
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, and referring URLs.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies to store your theme preference (light/dark mode) and maintain session state.

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from third-party services we use to operate our platform, including Vercel (hosting) and Supabase (database and authentication services).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Provide and Maintain Services: To operate our AI tools directory, display tool listings, and process submissions.
• Improve User Experience: To understand how users interact with our site and make improvements.
• Prevent Abuse: To detect and prevent spam, fraudulent submissions, rating manipulation, and other malicious activities.
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries, provide updates about submissions you've made, and send important notices.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.
• Analytics: To analyze trends, administer the site, and gather demographic information.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly, including session management and security.
• Preference Cookies: Store your preferences such as light/dark theme mode selection.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We share data with third-party service providers who assist in operating our website, including:
  • Vercel (hosting and deployment)
  • Supabase (database, authentication, and storage)
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
• Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, and that of our users or others.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

• Tool Submissions: Retained indefinitely as part of our directory or until deletion is requested.
• Reviews and Ratings: Retained indefinitely to maintain tool rating accuracy.
• IP Addresses: Retained for spam prevention and rating integrity purposes.
• Account Information: Retained until account deletion is requested.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS
• Secure database storage with access controls
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Password hashing for account credentials
• Row-level security policies for database access

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

8.1 General Rights

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal information.
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format.

8.2 European Economic Area (GDPR)

If you are located in the EEA, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation, including the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

8.3 California Residents (CCPA)

California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected, request deletion, and opt-out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete such information.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to third-party websites, including the AI tools listed in our directory. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal information, or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at: