Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Boost My Tool (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how we use it. By using our service at https://boostmytool.com, you agree to this policy and our Terms & Conditions.

2. Data We Collect

We collect information you provide when using our service:

• Account information: Email, name, profile details, and authentication data when you sign in via Google, GitHub, LinkedIn, or magic link
• Tool submission data: Tool name, URL, description, category, logos, screenshots, and any other information you submit for directory listing (including via our submission forms)
• Payment information: Processed by our payment and form providers; we do not store full card details
• Communications: Messages you send us and service-related emails we send you
• Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data when you visit our site

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

• Provide and operate our directory submission service
• Submit your tool information to third-party directories and platforms on your behalf, as authorized when you submit your tool
• Process payments and manage your account
• Send transactional emails, such as sign-in links and service updates
• Communicate with you about your account and our service
• Review submissions for quality and directory guidelines
• Improve our service, security, and user experience
• Comply with legal obligations

4. We Do Not Sell Your Data

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not rent, trade, or share your data with advertisers or data brokers for their marketing purposes.

5. Third-Party Sharing: Core Product Function

Important: Our core service is submitting your tool information to third-party directories and listing sites (such as SiteLike, FutureTools, and others). When you submit your tool, you authorize us to share your submission data with these third-party platforms, subject to their approval processes.

The data you submit, including your tool name, URL, description, and related information, is transmitted to these platforms as part of the submission process. Once listed, this information may become publicly visible on those directories. We do not control these third parties or their privacy practices. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before submitting your information.

We may also share data with:

• Form and payment providers: To collect submissions and process payments
• Authentication providers: For sign-in (e.g., Google, GitHub, and LinkedIn)
• Email providers: To send transactional emails, such as magic sign-in links
• Database and hosting providers: To store data and operate our website
• Legal authorities: When required by law

Some of these providers may process data in countries other than your own. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards for international data transfers.

6. Cookies and Analytics

We may use cookies and similar technologies for:

• Essential operation: Session management, authentication, and security
• Preferences: Remembering your settings and choices
• Analytics: We do not currently use third-party advertising or analytics cookies. If that changes, we will update this policy

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect sign-in and other core functionality.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our service, including submission and payment records. We may retain certain data for legal, security, or operational purposes after account deletion. Data submitted to or published on third-party directories is governed by their retention policies and may remain public even after you delete your account with us.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to or restrict certain processing
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@boostmytool.com. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe. Deletion requests may not remove information already published on third-party directories; you may need to contact those platforms directly. If you are in the EU/EEA, you may also lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

9. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Children

Our service is not intended for users under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us at support@boostmytool.com.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the effective date. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

12. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at support@boostmytool.com.