Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how ToolPilot ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information about you when you visit our website at toolpilot.com (the "Site"). By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly

• Newsletter subscriptions: When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address.
• Contact forms: When you contact us, we collect your name, email address, and message content.

Information collected automatically

• Analytics data: We use Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use our site, including pages visited, time spent, referral sources, and general geographic location (country/city level only).
• Cookies: We use cookies to improve your experience, remember preferences, and analyze traffic. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
• Log data: Our hosting provider automatically collects standard log data including IP addresses, browser types, and pages visited.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To send our weekly newsletter (only if you subscribed)
• To respond to contact form inquiries
• To analyze site traffic and improve our content
• To comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not use your information for targeted advertising.

3. Affiliate Links & Third Parties

Our site contains affiliate links to third-party products. When you click these links and make a purchase or sign up for a service, we may earn a commission. These third-party sites have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites.

We use the following third-party services:

• Google Analytics: For traffic analysis. Google's Privacy Policy →
• Email newsletter provider (ConvertKit/Mailchimp): For managing newsletter subscriptions.

4. Data Retention

Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Contact form data is retained for 12 months. Analytics data is retained for 26 months per Google Analytics defaults.

5. Your Rights

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

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time
• Opt out of Google Analytics tracking (using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at our contact page.

6. Children's Privacy

Our site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify newsletter subscribers of material changes. The "last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us here.