Privacy Policy

Introduction

AI Writers Vault ("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 and use our services. We operate a comprehensive directory of AI writing tools with user reviews, tool submissions, payment processing, newsletter services, and administrative features.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Create an account and register for our services
• Submit AI writing tools for review and inclusion in our directory
• Submit guest blog posts for publication
• Leave reviews, ratings, and feedback on tools
• Contact us through our support forms
• Subscribe to our newsletter and email communications
• Make payments for featured tool listings
• Participate in our community features (upvotes, helpful reviews)
• Report inappropriate content or reviews
• Request custom categories for our directory

Account and Profile Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Name and email address
• Profile information (bio, website, location)
• Authentication credentials (password, OAuth tokens)
• Email preferences and notification settings
• Account verification status
• User role and permissions

Tool Submission Information

When you submit tools for our directory, we collect:

• Tool name, description, and website URL
• Category and pricing information
• Features, platforms, and tags
• Logo and screenshot uploads
• Contact email for tool submissions
• Submission status and review notes

Review and Rating Information

When you leave reviews, we collect:

• Rating scores (1-5 stars)
• Review titles and comments
• Pros and cons lists
• Helpful votes and interactions
• Review verification status

Payment Information

For featured tool payments, we collect:

• Payment amounts and currency
• Payment method and transaction IDs
• Payment status and completion dates
• Billing email addresses
• Featured listing duration and metadata

Newsletter and Email Information

For email communications, we collect:

• Email addresses for newsletter subscriptions
• Email preferences and opt-in/opt-out status
• Email campaign tracking and analytics
• Email delivery and engagement metrics
• Unsubscribe requests and timestamps

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address and location data
• Browser type, version, and device information
• Pages visited, time spent, and navigation patterns
• Referring websites and search terms
• Session information and user interactions
• Error logs and performance metrics
• Cookie and tracking technology data

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Providing and maintaining our AI writing tools directory
• Processing tool submissions, reviews, and approvals
• Managing user accounts and authentication
• Processing payments for featured listings
• Sending newsletters, updates, and notifications
• Responding to inquiries and support requests
• Moderating content and handling reports
• Analyzing usage patterns and improving user experience
• Preventing fraud and ensuring platform security
• Complying with legal obligations and enforcing our terms
• Conducting analytics and performance monitoring
• Managing email campaigns and subscriber lists

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, including payment processors (Lemon Squeezy), email services, analytics providers, and hosting services
• Authentication Providers: With Google OAuth for account authentication and login services
• Content Management: With Sanity CMS for blog content management
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• Consent: With your explicit consent for specific purposes
• Public Content: Reviews, ratings, and tool information may be publicly displayed on our website

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication and session management
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and user permission management
• Secure payment processing through trusted providers
• Regular backups and disaster recovery procedures

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality, authentication, and security
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site and improve performance
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings, preferences, and login status
• Functional Cookies: Enable enhanced features like reviews, upvotes, and submissions
• Third-Party Cookies: Used by payment processors, analytics services, and social media integrations

You can control cookies through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect and process your data:

• Lemon Squeezy: Payment processing for featured tool listings
• Google OAuth: Authentication and login services
• Sanity CMS: Content management for blog posts
• Email Services: Newsletter delivery and transactional emails
• Analytics Services: Website performance and user behavior tracking
• Hosting Services: Website hosting and infrastructure

Each third-party service has its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review their policies to understand how they handle your data.

Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to third-party websites and services, including the AI writing tools listed in our directory. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access and receive a copy of your personal data
• Rectify inaccurate or incomplete information
• Delete your personal information and account
• Restrict or object to processing of your data
• Data portability (receive your data in a structured format)
• Withdraw consent for email communications
• Opt-out of newsletter and marketing emails
• Request information about automated decision-making
• Lodge a complaint with supervisory authorities

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:

• Account information: Retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period after deletion
• Tool submissions: Retained for review purposes and to maintain directory integrity
• Reviews and ratings: Retained as part of our public directory content
• Payment information: Retained as required by law and for financial record-keeping
• Email communications: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion
• Analytics data: Retained for a limited period for service improvement

We may retain certain information longer if required by law or to protect our legal rights.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate action.

International Data Transfers

Your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information during international transfers.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. For significant changes, we may also send you an email notification. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: