Privacy Policy

Introduction

Indiebase ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account information (name, email address) when you create an account
• Newsletter subscription email address
• Tool submissions and reviews you create
• Bookmarks and preferences
• Communications you send to us

Information Automatically Collected

• Usage data (pages visited, time spent, features used)
• Device information (browser type, operating system)
• IP address and location data
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain our service
• Send you newsletters and updates (with your consent)
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Improve our website and user experience
• Analyze usage patterns and trends
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:

• Service Providers: Third-party services that help us operate our website (hosting, analytics, email delivery)
• Tool Providers: When you click affiliate links, we share anonymized click data
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Provide personalized content and recommendations
• Track affiliate link clicks for attribution

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

Affiliate Disclosure

Indiebase participates in affiliate programs. When you click on certain links and make a purchase, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. We only recommend tools we've personally tested and believe are valuable for indie hackers.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to data processing
• Export your data
• Unsubscribe from newsletters

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@indiebase.io

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Account data is retained until you request deletion. Analytics data is anonymized after 90 days.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us.

International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this privacy policy.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website or sending you an email. Continued use of our service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us: