Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 15, 2025

1. Introduction

IGotDomain ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

  • Email address (when you create an account)
  • Name (optional, for personalization)
  • Business information (industry, size, stage)
  • Usage data and preferences

Automatically Collected Information

  • IP address (partially masked for privacy)
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referral source

Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and preferences. Analytics cookies are only set with your consent. You can manage cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner.

3. How We Use Your Information

  • To provide and improve our services
  • To personalize vendor recommendations
  • To send lifecycle emails (with your consent)
  • To analyze usage patterns and improve user experience
  • To detect and prevent fraud or abuse
  • To comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing

We never sell your personal information. We may share your information only in these circumstances:

  • With service providers who assist our operations (under strict confidentiality)
  • When required by law or legal process
  • To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
  • With your explicit consent

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Secure data centers with physical security

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate data
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
  • Objection: Object to certain uses of your data
  • Withdrawal: Withdraw consent at any time

7. GDPR Compliance (EU/UK Users)

For users in the European Union and United Kingdom:

  • Legal basis: Legitimate interest and consent
  • Data controller: IGotDomain Inc.
  • Data retention: Until account deletion or as required by law
  • Right to lodge complaints with supervisory authorities

8. CCPA Compliance (California Users)

California residents have additional rights under CCPA:

  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to delete personal information
  • Right to opt-out of sale (we do not sell personal information)
  • Right to non-discrimination

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.

10. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • Clerk (Authentication)
  • Google Gemini (AI recommendations)
  • Vercel (Hosting and analytics)
  • Resend (Email delivery)
  • Sentry (Error monitoring)

Each service has its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review them.

11. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. You can request deletion of your account and data at any time.

12. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or prominent notice on our website.

14. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights:

  • Email: privacy@igotdomain.com
  • Address: IGotDomain Inc., [Address]
  • Data Protection Officer: dpo@igotdomain.com