Privacy Policy

Softedin ("we", "us", or "our") operates the Softedin website. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, and how we use and protect it. By using our site you agree to the practices described here.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly

• Newsletter sign-up — your email address when you subscribe to our newsletter.
• Tool submission — your name, email, company name, and tool details when you submit a tool for listing.
• Contact form — your name, email address, and message when you contact us.
• Tool reviews — your name, company, and review content when you submit a review.
• Advertiser portal — your name, email, and company information when you create an advertiser account.
• Payments — billing information processed securely by Stripe. We do not store your card details.

Information collected automatically

• Usage data — pages visited, time spent, referring URLs, browser type, device type, and IP address.
• Cookies and local storage — used to remember your dark/light mode preference and session state. See Section 5.
• Analytics — we may use Google Analytics or similar tools to understand aggregate usage patterns. These services may set their own cookies.

2. How We Use Your Information

• Send the newsletter and product updates you signed up for.
• Respond to contact form enquiries.
• Review and publish (or decline) tool submissions.
• Process featuring payments and manage advertiser accounts.
• Improve and maintain the website.
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse.
• Comply with legal obligations.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area, we process your data under the following legal bases:

• Consent — newsletter subscription and optional cookies.
• Contract — processing payments and managing advertiser accounts.
• Legitimate interests — security, fraud prevention, and improving the site.
• Legal obligation — where required by applicable law.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We share data only with:

• Stripe — payment processing. Stripe's privacy policy: stripe.com/privacy.
• Email service providers — to deliver newsletters and transactional emails.
• Analytics providers — aggregate, anonymised data only.
• Law enforcement — if required by court order or applicable law.

5. Cookies

We use essential cookies (session management, dark-mode preference) that are strictly necessary for the site to function. We also use analytics cookies to understand how the site is used. You can disable non-essential cookies in your browser settings at any time — this may affect some site functionality.

6. Data Retention

• Newsletter emails — retained until you unsubscribe.
• Tool submissions & reviews — retained as long as the listing is active.
• Payment records — retained for 7 years as required for tax and accounting purposes.
• Contact messages — deleted within 12 months of resolution.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Correct inaccurate data.
• Delete your data (right to be forgotten).
• Restrict or object to certain processing.
• Data portability — receive your data in a machine-readable format.
• Withdraw consent at any time (e.g. unsubscribe from newsletter).
• Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

To exercise any of these rights, email us at softedin@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days.

8. California Residents (CCPA)

California residents have the right to know what personal information we collect, to request deletion, and to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information. To submit a request, contact us at softedin@gmail.com.

9. Children's Privacy

Softedin is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, contact us immediately so we can delete it.

10. Security

We use industry-standard measures (HTTPS, encrypted storage, access controls) to protect your data. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Third-Party Links

Our site links to third-party tools and services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before providing any personal information.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top will reflect any changes. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

Questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy should be sent to:

Softedin
Email: softedin@gmail.com