Privacy Policy

Welcome to ToolsToFind ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services located at toolstofind.com (the "Service").

By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Service.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:

Create an account or sign in using Google OAuth
Subscribe to a paid plan (Pro or Business)
Use our calculator tools and save results
Contact us for support or inquiries
Subscribe to our newsletter or marketing communications

This information may include:

Account Information: Email address, name, profile picture (from Google OAuth)
Payment Information: Billing details processed securely through Stripe (we do not store credit card numbers)
Calculator Data: Information you enter into our tools (ROI calculations, invoice details, payroll data, profit margins, business plan inputs)
Saved Results: Results you choose to save to your account
Communications: Messages you send us, feedback, or support requests

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you access our Service, we automatically collect certain information, including:

Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent, tool usage counts
Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, screen resolution
Log Data: IP address, access times, referring URLs, error logs
Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address (country/region level)
Performance Data: Page load times, technical errors, feature performance metrics

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from:

Google OAuth: Email address, name, profile picture when you sign in with Google
Stripe: Payment status, subscription information, billing details
Analytics Providers: Aggregated usage statistics and trends (if we implement analytics services)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

2.1 To Provide and Maintain Our Service

Process your account registration and authentication
Enable you to use our calculator tools
Save and retrieve your calculation results
Generate and export PDFs and Excel files
Enforce usage limits (3 uses/day for anonymous users)

2.2 To Process Payments

Process subscription payments through Stripe
Manage your subscription tier (Free, Pro, Business)
Send payment confirmations and receipts
Handle billing inquiries and disputes

2.3 To Communicate with You

Send account-related notifications and updates
Respond to your inquiries and support requests
Send marketing communications (with your consent)
Notify you of changes to our Service or policies

2.4 To Improve Our Service

Analyze usage patterns and trends
Monitor and improve performance
Develop new features and tools
Fix bugs and technical issues
Conduct testing and quality assurance

2.5 For Security and Compliance

Detect and prevent fraud and abuse
Protect against security threats
Comply with legal obligations
Enforce our Terms of Service
Respond to legal requests and prevent harm

2.6 With Your Consent

Send promotional emails and newsletters
Display personalized content or recommendations
Any other purpose disclosed to you at the time of collection

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

3.1 Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf:

Stripe: Payment processing and subscription management
Google: Authentication services (OAuth)
MongoDB Atlas: Database hosting and storage
Vercel: Website hosting and deployment
Google Vertex AI: AI-powered content generation

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to:

Valid legal requests (subpoenas, court orders)
Government or regulatory investigations
Protection of our rights, property, or safety
Protection of our users or the public
Prevention of fraud or illegal activity

3.3 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or bankruptcy, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control of your personal information.

3.4 Aggregated or De-Identified Data

We may share aggregated or de-identified information that cannot reasonably be used to identify you for research, marketing, or other purposes.

3.5 With Your Consent

We may share your information with your explicit consent for any other purpose disclosed to you.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and store certain information.

4.1 Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: Required for authentication, security, and basic functionality
Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use our Service (if implemented)
Session Cookies: Maintain your login session (NextAuth.js)

4.2 Local Storage

We use browser local storage to:

Track usage counts for anonymous users (3/day limit)
Store temporary calculation data
Remember your preferences

4.3 Your Cookie Choices

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

Block all cookies
Accept only first-party cookies
Delete cookies after each session

Note: Blocking essential cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our Service.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information:

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Encryption:

Data transmitted over HTTPS/TLS encryption

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Secure Authentication:

JWT tokens with secure session management (NextAuth.js)

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Payment Security:

PCI DSS compliant payment processing through Stripe (we never store credit card numbers)

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Database Security:

Encrypted connections to MongoDB Atlas with access controls

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Access Controls:

Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis

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Regular Updates:

Software and security patches applied regularly

Important: While we implement robust security measures, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Account Data

Retained while your account is active and for up to 30 days after account deletion (unless required by law to retain longer)

Calculation Results

Saved results are retained until you delete them or close your account

Payment Records

Retained for 7 years to comply with tax and accounting regulations

Usage Data and Logs

Typically retained for 90 days for analytics and security purposes

Marketing Communications

Retained until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

7.1 Access and Portability

Request a copy of your personal information and receive it in a structured, commonly used format

7.2 Correction

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information

7.3 Deletion

Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements)

7.4 Restriction

Request restriction of processing of your personal information

7.5 Objection

Object to processing of your personal information for certain purposes (e.g., marketing)

7.6 Withdraw Consent

Withdraw consent where processing is based on your consent

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@toolstofind.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

7.7 California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights:

Know what personal information we collect and how we use it
Request deletion of your personal information
Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

7.8 GDPR Rights (European Economic Area)

If you are in the EEA, you have rights under the GDPR including:

Right to access, rectification, and erasure
Right to restrict or object to processing
Right to data portability
Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under these ages.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. We will take steps to delete such information from our systems.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information and terminate the child's account.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws different from those in your country.

Our primary data storage is located in the United States. When we transfer your personal information internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
Data Processing Agreements with service providers
Ensuring third parties are Privacy Shield certified (where applicable)

10. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites, services, or applications that are not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

We strongly advise you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
Sending you an email notification (for material changes)
Displaying a prominent notice on our Service (for significant changes)

Changes are effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Privacy Policy.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: privacy@toolstofind.com

Website: https://toolstofind.com

Response Time: We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 30 days.

For data protection inquiries from the European Economic Area, you may also contact your local data protection authority.

Table of Contents

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

1.3 Information from Third Parties

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 To Provide and Maintain Our Service

2.2 To Process Payments

2.3 To Communicate with You

2.4 To Improve Our Service

2.5 For Security and Compliance

2.6 With Your Consent

3. Sharing Your Information

3.1 Service Providers

3.2 Legal Requirements

3.3 Business Transfers

3.4 Aggregated or De-Identified Data

3.5 With Your Consent

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

4.1 Types of Cookies We Use

4.2 Local Storage

4.3 Your Cookie Choices

5. Data Security

6. Data Retention

Account Data

Calculation Results

Payment Records

Usage Data and Logs

Marketing Communications

7. Your Privacy Rights

7.1 Access and Portability

7.2 Correction

7.3 Deletion

7.4 Restriction

7.5 Objection

7.6 Withdraw Consent

How to Exercise Your Rights

7.7 California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

7.8 GDPR Rights (European Economic Area)

8. Children's Privacy

9. International Data Transfers

10. Third-Party Links

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

12. Contact Us

Privacy Policy

Table of Contents

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

1.3 Information from Third Parties

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 To Provide and Maintain Our Service

2.2 To Process Payments

2.3 To Communicate with You

2.4 To Improve Our Service

2.5 For Security and Compliance

2.6 With Your Consent

3. Sharing Your Information

3.1 Service Providers

3.2 Legal Requirements

3.3 Business Transfers

3.4 Aggregated or De-Identified Data

3.5 With Your Consent

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

4.1 Types of Cookies We Use

4.2 Local Storage

4.3 Your Cookie Choices

5. Data Security

6. Data Retention

Account Data

Calculation Results

Payment Records

Usage Data and Logs

Marketing Communications

7. Your Privacy Rights

7.1 Access and Portability

7.2 Correction

7.3 Deletion

7.4 Restriction