Privacy Policy for Creative Tools AI

Effective Date: [Insert Date]

1. Why This Privacy Policy Matters

We believe transparency builds trust. A privacy policy exists to:

Comply with privacy laws and data protection regulations (such as GDPR and CCPA).
Inform you about how your personal information is collected and used.
Protect your rights as a user of our website.
Help you make informed choices about sharing data with us.

2. What Information We Collect

a. Personal Information

Email address (e.g., when you subscribe to updates or submit a listing)
Name (if voluntarily provided)
Company or organization details (for tool submissions)

b. Non-Personal Information

Browser type, device type, operating system
IP address and location (for analytics)
Website activity and usage patterns via cookies and analytics tools

3. How We Use Your Information

We collect and use your information to:

Operate and maintain the Creative Tools AI directory
Improve user experience and website performance
Respond to your inquiries and support requests
Send occasional updates, if you've opted in
Prevent spam and abuse

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Understand how users interact with the site
Improve navigation and performance
Store user preferences

You can modify your browser settings to control or disable cookies at any time.

5. Third-Party Tools and Integrations

We may use third-party services such as:

Google Analytics for anonymous visitor tracking
Email newsletter tools (e.g., Mailchimp or Substack)
Embedded content from other platforms

These services have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing them as well.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

Provide services to you
Comply with legal obligations
Resolve disputes
Enforce our terms

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access the data we hold about you
Correct or update your data
Request deletion of your data
Opt out of data collection or marketing communications

8. Data Security

We take data security seriously and use appropriate measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Effective Date" at the top. You are encouraged to review this policy regularly.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please reach out:

Website: www.creativetoolsai.com