Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Trust My Tool ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit or use the Site. By using the Site, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Account information: When you register, we collect your name, email address, and profession/work field, along with a securely hashed password.
• Content you submit: Tools you list and reviews you write, including any information you choose to include in them.
• Usage data: Information about how you interact with the Site, such as pages visited, referring pages, and the date and time of your visit.
• Device & browser data: IP address, browser type and version, device type, operating system, and similar technical data.
• Cookies and similar technologies: As described in Section 4 below.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to operate and improve the Site, including to:

• Create and manage your account and allow you to log in.
• Publish and display the tools and reviews you submit.
• Send you service-related communications, such as email verification and password reset messages.
• Respond to your inquiries submitted through our contact page.
• Maintain the security of the Site and prevent fraud or abuse.
• Analyze usage trends and improve our content and features.

4. Cookies & Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and understand how the Site is used. A cookie is a small file placed on your device. You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings; however, disabling cookies may affect some features of the Site.

5. Advertising & Third-Party Vendors

We may display advertisements on the Site, including ads served by Google AdSense and other third-party advertising networks. These third-party vendors may use cookies and other technologies to serve ads and to measure their effectiveness.

• Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on this Site.
• Google's use of advertising cookies (including the DART cookie) enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visits to this Site and/or other sites on the Internet.
• You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
• You may also opt out of some third-party vendors' use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.

These third-party vendors have their own privacy policies, and we do not control their use of cookies or advertising technologies.

6. Email Communications

We use your email address to send essential account messages, such as email verification links and password reset messages. If we ever send marketing communications, you will be able to opt out at any time.

7. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information only in the following circumstances: with service providers who help us operate the Site (such as hosting and email delivery), to comply with legal obligations, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or the public.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Site's services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When you delete your account, we delete your account information and associated content.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you, or to object to or restrict certain processing. To exercise these rights, please contact us, and we will respond in accordance with applicable law.

11. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

12. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us.