Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 14, 2025

At Toolchain, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website: https://toolchain.com.

By using the site, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

1. Who We Are

Toolchain is a curated tools directory designed to help users discover and explore digital products and platforms. If you have any questions about how we handle data, you can reach us at hello@toolchain.com.

2. What Information We Collect

We collect the following types of data:

a) Information you provide directly:

  • Email address (e.g. when subscribing to our newsletter or submitting a tool)

  • Tool submission data (e.g. name, URL, description)

b) Information collected automatically:

  • Usage data: Pages visited, time spent, referring URLs

  • Device data: Browser type, IP address, screen resolution, and operating system

This data is collected via cookies and similar technologies to improve site performance and understand user behavior.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data to:

  • Maintain and improve the website

  • Respond to inquiries or tool submissions

  • Send occasional email updates (only if you’ve opted in)

  • Analyze traffic and usage trends via analytics tools like Plausible or Google Analytics

We never sell your data.

4. Cookies & Tracking

Toolchain uses cookies or similar technologies to understand user behavior and improve the experience. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect functionality.

If we use third-party analytics (e.g. Google Analytics), those services may place cookies as well. Where required by law, we will request cookie consent before tracking begins.

5. Email Communication

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we may send occasional emails about new tools, updates, or curated recommendations. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email we send.

Our email service provider (e.g. Brevo or ConvertKit) may collect data on email performance, such as open and click rates.

6. Data Sharing

We only share your data with third-party services essential to run Toolchain (e.g. email services, analytics providers). These services are GDPR-compliant and bound by data protection agreements.

We do not sell or rent personal information to anyone.

7. Your Rights

If you are located in the EU or similar jurisdictions, you have the right to:

  • Access your data

  • Correct inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, email us at: hello@toolchain.com.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, or to comply with legal obligations.

9. Third-Party Links

Toolchain includes links to third-party websites and tools. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external sites. Please review their policies separately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. If we make material changes, we will post them here and update the “last updated” date above.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about your data or this policy, reach out at:

hello@toolchain.com