Privacy Policy

1. Information we collect

We may collect information you provide directly, information collected automatically through your use of the site, and information received from service providers or public sources.

• Submission information: product name, URL, category, summary, screenshots, pricing details, contact details, and any other listing data you provide.
• Account information: name, email address, login details, profile details, and preferences if you register or sign in.
• Communication information: messages you send to support, editorial requests, moderation reports, or billing questions.
• Newsletter or marketing information: email address and subscription preferences if you opt in.
• Billing information: payment status, order identifiers, invoice details, and refund records for paid services. Payment card details are generally processed by third-party payment providers, not stored by Tool0 in full.
• Technical and usage information: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, pages visited, referrer data, timestamps, and interactions with listings or submission flows.
• Cookie and consent information: consent choices, preference settings, and analytics-related signals as described in our Cookie Policy.

2. How we use information

• Operate, maintain, and improve Tool0 and its directory features.
• Review, approve, edit, reject, publish, and manage tool submissions and listings.
• Create category pages, editorial collections, featured placements, and internal quality controls.
• Process purchases, confirm orders, manage refunds, and detect billing abuse.
• Respond to inquiries, support requests, abuse reports, and listing correction requests.
• Measure performance, understand usage patterns, and improve product discovery.
• Prevent spam, fraud, duplicate submissions, security incidents, and policy violations.
• Send transactional, operational, and where permitted, promotional communications.
• Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights, users, and platform integrity.

3. Legal bases

Where applicable law requires a legal basis, Tool0 may process personal information based on consent, performance of a contract, legitimate interests, and compliance with legal obligations.

4. How we share information

We do not sell personal information for cash consideration. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers: hosting, analytics, infrastructure, email, moderation, security, and payment partners acting on our behalf.
• Public listing display: information you submit for a directory listing may be published publicly if your submission is approved.
• Compliance and protection: when required by law, legal process, or to protect rights, safety, and platform security.
• Business changes: in connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, or sale of assets.

5. Cookies and analytics

Tool0 uses cookies and similar technologies to keep the site functioning, remember preferences, measure usage, and improve the experience. Please see our Cookie Policy for more details.

6. Data retention

We keep information for as long as reasonably necessary to operate the service, maintain records, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, and meet legal or tax obligations. Retention periods may vary depending on the type of data and the purpose for which it was collected.

7. International processing

Tool0 and its service providers may process information in multiple jurisdictions. By using the site, you understand that your information may be transferred to and processed outside your country, subject to reasonable safeguards where required.

8. Your choices and rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, object to, restrict, or export certain personal information. You may also withdraw consent for optional processing where consent is the basis. To make a request, please use the support or contact method provided on Tool0.

9. Children

Tool0 is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us so we can review and remove it where appropriate.

10. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of Tool0 after an update means you accept the revised Policy to the extent permitted by law.