Privacy Policy

1. Scope

This policy explains how AIToolIndex collects, uses, and stores information when you browse the site, submit tools, or contact us.

2. Data We Collect

We may collect:

• Submission data you provide (tool name, URL, category, description, optional name/email).
• Technical metadata related to submissions (IP address, user agent, anti-spam signals, moderation status).
• Basic usage analytics for site performance and content quality.

3. How We Use Information

• Review, moderate, and publish directory submissions.
• Prevent abuse, spam, and fraudulent activity.
• Improve site relevance, performance, and editorial quality.
• Respond to support, correction, and compliance requests.

4. Anti-Spam and Security Controls

Submission forms use layered anti-abuse controls including CAPTCHA verification, honeypot fields, duplicate detection, and rate limiting. These controls process technical metadata needed to protect the service.

5. Third-Party Services

AIToolIndex may use third-party providers for infrastructure and analytics, including:

• Convex (submission backend and moderation data storage)
• Cloudflare Turnstile (bot protection)
• Vercel (site hosting and delivery)
• Analytics providers configured by the project

These providers process data under their own terms and privacy policies.

6. Retention

We retain submission and moderation records for operational integrity, abuse prevention, and editorial history. Data may be deleted or anonymized when no longer needed for these purposes.

7. Your Requests

You may request listing corrections, removals, or privacy-related support by emailing privacy@aitoolindex.io.

8. Children's Privacy

AIToolIndex is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

9. Policy Changes

We may update this policy as the product evolves. Material changes will be reflected by updating the date at the top of this page.