Privacy Policy

AI Agent Tools Directory, operated by Sovereign Skills ("we," "our," or "us"), is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at aiagenttools.dev and use our services.

By using our website and services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Submit Tools: Tool name, description, category, website URL, contact information
• Purchase Subscriptions: Email address, billing information (processed by LemonSqueezy)
• Contact Us: Name, email address, and message content
• Create Accounts: Email address, password, and profile information

Information We Collect Automatically

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for legitimate business purposes including:

• Service Provision: Operating our directory, processing submissions, managing subscriptions
• Customer Support: Responding to inquiries, resolving issues, providing assistance
• Analytics: Understanding website usage, improving user experience, optimizing performance
• Marketing: Sending service updates, promotional content (with your consent)
• Legal Compliance: Meeting legal obligations, preventing fraud, protecting our rights

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Third-Party Services

LemonSqueezy (Payment Processing)

All subscription payments are processed by LemonSqueezy, our secure payment partner. When you purchase services:

• LemonSqueezy collects your billing information, payment details, and email address
• We receive transaction confirmations and customer email addresses for service delivery
• Your payment information is stored securely by LemonSqueezy, not on our servers
• Review LemonSqueezy's privacy policy at lemonsqueezy.com/privacy

Cloudflare (CDN and Analytics)

Our website uses Cloudflare for content delivery, security, and analytics:

• Cloudflare processes all website traffic and provides DDoS protection
• Analytics data is collected to understand website performance and user behavior
• IP addresses are automatically anonymized in analytics reports
• Review Cloudflare's privacy policy at cloudflare.com/privacypolicy

Vercel (Website Hosting)

Our website is hosted on Vercel's platform:

• Vercel processes website requests and serves our content
• Server logs may contain IP addresses, timestamps, and request information
• Vercel provides infrastructure security and uptime monitoring
• Review Vercel's privacy policy at vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy

4. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses minimal cookies and tracking technologies:

Essential Cookies

• Session management for logged-in users
• Security tokens to prevent cross-site request forgery
• Technical cookies required for website functionality

Analytics Cookies

• Cloudflare Analytics cookies for traffic measurement
• Performance monitoring and error tracking
• User experience optimization data

We do not use advertising cookies or behavioral tracking for marketing purposes. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but some functionality may be limited if cookies are disabled.

5. Data Retention

We retain different types of information for varying periods:

• Account Data: Retained while your account is active, plus 30 days after account closure
• Transaction Records: 7 years for tax and legal compliance
• Support Communications: 2 years for quality assurance and dispute resolution
• Analytics Data: 13 months in aggregated, anonymized form
• Tool Submissions: Indefinitely as part of our public directory (unless removal requested)

You may request earlier deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: All data transmission uses HTTPS/TLS encryption
• Access Controls: Strict employee access controls and authentication requirements
• Infrastructure: Secure hosting with Vercel and Cloudflare's enterprise security
• Regular Audits: Periodic security assessments and vulnerability testing
• Incident Response: Procedures for detecting, responding to, and reporting security incidents

While we use reasonable security measures, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

7. Your Rights and Choices

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

Access and Portability

• Request a copy of personal information we hold about you
• Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Transfer your data to another service provider

Correction and Deletion

• Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information
• Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
• Withdraw consent for marketing communications

Restriction and Objection

• Restrict processing of your personal information in certain circumstances
• Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@aiagenttools.dev. We will respond within 30 days.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:

• Service providers comply with applicable data protection laws
• Standard contractual clauses for international transfers
• Adequate level of data protection in recipient countries

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will delete it immediately.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Material changes will be communicated via:

• Email notification to registered users
• Prominent notice on our website
• Updated "Last Modified" date at the top of this policy

Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

11. Legal Basis for Processing (EU/UK Users)

For users in the European Union and United Kingdom, we process personal information based on:

• Contractual Necessity: To provide services you've subscribed to
• Legitimate Interests: To operate our directory, improve services, and prevent fraud
• Consent: For marketing communications and optional features
• Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

12. Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices:

• Primary Email: support@aiagenttools.dev
• Backup Email: support@aiagenttools.dev
• Business Name: Sovereign Skills
• Operator: Jay Smith
• Website: aiagenttools.dev

We respond to all privacy inquiries within 48 hours during business days.

13. Data Protection Officer

For data protection matters, you may contact Jay Smith at support@aiagenttools.dev. For EU/UK users, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.