Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to AICavo - The Most Advanced AI & SaaS Tools Directory Platform. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have in relation to it.

By using our platform, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, username, email address, password (encrypted), and country
• Profile Information: Bio, website URL, profile picture, and social media links
• Tool Submissions: AI tool details, descriptions, logos, screenshots, and website URLs
• Comments and Reviews: Content you post on our platform
• Payment Information: Processed securely through Lemon Squeezy (we do not store credit card details)
• Communications: Emails, support tickets, and feedback you send us

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: Pages viewed, tools browsed, searches performed, and time spent on site
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
• IP Address: Hashed for security and fraud prevention
• Cookies: Session cookies and preference cookies (see Cookie Policy)
• Analytics: Aggregated data about user behavior and platform performance

2.3 Microsoft Clarity Analytics

We partner with Microsoft Clarity and Microsoft Advertising to capture how you use and interact with our website through behavioral metrics, heatmaps, and session replay to improve and market our products/services. Website usage data is captured using first and third-party cookies and other tracking technologies to determine the popularity of products/services and online activity. Additionally, we use this information for site optimization, fraud/security purposes, and advertising.

Note: Microsoft Clarity tracking is excluded from privacy-sensitive pages including user dashboards, settings, admin panels, and authentication pages.

For more information about how Microsoft collects and uses your data, visit the Microsoft Privacy Statement.

2.4 Third-Party Data

We may collect publicly available information about AI tools from their official websites and documentation for directory purposes.

2.5 Public Content and Business Information

Content published on AICavo, including user profiles, tool listings, reviews, comments, ratings, and votes, may be publicly visible and accessible to other users and visitors.

Public content may be indexed by search engines or cached by third-party services outside of our control. While we provide tools to edit or delete content where applicable, we cannot guarantee immediate or complete removal from external platforms.

AICavo may display publicly available information about tools, products, and businesses sourced from official websites or documentation for discovery and informational purposes. Such information does not include private or confidential personal data.

Tool owners or representatives may request corrections or updates to publicly listed information, but publicly available business data does not carry an expectation of privacy.

3. How We Use Your Information

• Provide Services: Create and manage your account, display your submitted tools
• Communication: Send transactional emails (verification, notifications, updates)
• Gamification: Track points, streaks, badges, and leaderboard rankings
• Payments: Process subscription payments and promoted listing purchases
• Security: Prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
• Improve Platform: Analyze usage patterns and optimize user experience
• Personalization: Show relevant content and recommendations
• Legal Compliance: Respond to legal requests and enforce our terms

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We Share Your Data With:

• Lemon Squeezy: Payment processing (subject to their privacy policy)
• Email Service: SMTP provider for transactional emails
• Cloud Storage: Cloudflare R2 for uploaded images and files
• Analytics: Aggregated, anonymized data for performance monitoring

We Do NOT:

• Sell your personal information to third parties
• Share your email with marketers or advertisers
• Use your data for purposes unrelated to our platform

Public Information:

Your profile, submitted tools, comments, and votes are publicly visible. Your email address is never publicly displayed.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

• Passwords encrypted with bcrypt hashing
• Secure HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• JWT tokens for secure session management
• IP address hashing for privacy protection
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication for admin functions

While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct your information in settings
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Export: Download your data in a portable format
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails (transactional emails still sent)
• Object: Object to certain data processing activities

To exercise these rights, contact us at the email provided in the Contact section.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations:

• Active Accounts: Data retained while your account is active
• Deleted Accounts: Most data deleted within 30 days (some records kept for legal/security purposes)
• Backups: Data may persist in backups for up to 90 days
• Legal Requirements: Some data retained longer for compliance (e.g., payment records)

8. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in compliance with applicable laws.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or a prominent notice on our platform. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your rights, please contact us: