Your trust fuels the ToolCategory community.

We designed this privacy policy to keep things clear: what we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you. We never sell personal data and only partner with vendors who meet our security standards.

Last updated: March 4, 2024

How ToolCategory handles your information

We collect only the data required to deliver a curated marketplace, support your account, and improve product experiences. Below you’ll find a transparent breakdown with plain-language summaries.

What we collect

We gather the information required to run a curated platform, improve recommendations, and honor your account preferences.

Account details that you share when signing up: email, name, and profile image.
Submission data including tool descriptions, media assets, and category metadata.
Usage analytics (page views, feature interactions) collected in aggregate for product insights.

How we use data

These signals help ToolCategory personalize discovery, keep the community safe, and deliver relevant communication.

Matching makers with high-intent audiences through curated newsletters and collections.
Responding to support requests and product feedback with context.
Maintaining platform security by monitoring for abuse, fraud, or suspicious activity.

Your controls

You retain control over how ToolCategory contacts you and what we keep. Reach out anytime for updates or removal.

Update account details directly from your dashboard or by emailing our team.
Unsubscribe from marketing emails using the link in every message.
Request data export or deletion at privacy@toolcategory.com. We respond within 30 days.

Security as a standard

Encryption in transit, scoped data access for staff, and routine security reviews keep your data guarded.

Transparency first

We notify affected accounts about meaningful changes to this policy or in the event of a security incident.

We listen and adapt

The privacy landscape evolves quickly. We welcome questions and fold feedback directly into roadmap planning.

Data retention & international transfers

We retain personal data while your account stays active or as required to meet legal obligations. When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

ToolCategory operates globally and may process information on servers located in the EU or the United States. Cross-border transfers follow standard contractual clauses and regional compliance frameworks. If you are based in the EU, UK, or a jurisdiction with specific data rights, contact us at privacy@toolcategory.com to exercise access, update, or erasure requests.