Privacy | Yardstick

1. Who We Are

Yardstick ("we", "us", or "our") is an AI tool discovery platform that helps individuals and businesses find, compare, and evaluate AI-powered software tools. Our website is located at yardstick.ai. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@yardstick.online.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

Account information: name and email address when you register.
Profile data: tool listings, ratings, and reviews you submit.
Search data: queries you enter to help us improve recommendations.
Usage data: pages visited, tools clicked, and time spent on the platform.
Payment data: processed securely by Stripe; we never store card numbers.

3. How We Use Your Information

To operate and improve the Yardstick platform.
To personalize tool recommendations based on your searches.
To process payments and manage subscriptions or one-time purchases.
To communicate with you about your account, new features, or support requests.
To detect and prevent fraud or abuse.

4. Sharing Your Information

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

Service providers: such as Stripe (payments) and authentication providers, under strict data processing agreements.
Legal requirements: when required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Yardstick or its users.

5. Cookies

We use essential cookies to keep you logged in and remember your preferences. We may use analytics cookies to understand how the platform is used. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not work correctly.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by emailing info@yardstick.online.

7. Your Rights

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

Access the personal data we hold about you.
Correct inaccurate data.
Request deletion of your data.
Object to or restrict certain processing activities.
Data portability (receive your data in a structured format).

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@yardstick.online.

8. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit (HTTPS) and secure authentication. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or a prominent notice on the platform. Continued use of Yardstick after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact

For any privacy-related questions, email us at info@yardstick.online.