Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Unified Stack ("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 visit our website at unifiedstack.io and any associated subdomains.

By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Submit a contact form
• Submit a tool suggestion
• Subscribe to our mailing list
• Communicate with us via email

This information may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Any other information you choose to provide in forms or communications

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity through cookies and similar technologies, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Device identifiers

This information is collected only after you provide consent through our cookie consent banner.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries: We use your contact information to respond to your questions, suggestions, and feedback.
• To improve our website: We analyze usage data to understand how visitors use our site and to improve functionality and user experience.
• To send communications: With your consent, we may send you updates, newsletters, or information about our tools and services.
• To comply with legal obligations: We may use your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

4.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us recognize your device and remember your preferences.

4.2 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They include cookies that remember your cookie consent preferences.
• Analytics Cookies: We use Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use our website. These cookies are only loaded after you provide consent.

4.3 Managing Cookies

You can control cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner, which appears on your first visit. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Preferences" link in the footer.

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. Google Analytics uses cookies to help us analyze how users interact with our website. The information generated by cookies about your use of the website will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.

Google Analytics is only loaded after you provide consent through our cookie banner. You can opt out of Google Analytics by declining cookies or by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Learn more about how Google uses data: Google Privacy Policy

5.2 Web3Forms

We use Web3Forms to process form submissions (contact and suggestion forms). When you submit a form, your information is sent securely to Web3Forms and then forwarded to our email address. Web3Forms does not store your data permanently.

Learn more: Web3Forms Privacy Policy

6. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers (such as Web3Forms and Google Analytics) who assist us in operating our website and analyzing usage.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests by public authorities.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new owner.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only 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.

• Form submissions: Email communications from forms are retained in our email inbox according to our internal retention policies.
• Analytics data: Google Analytics data is retained according to Google's data retention settings (typically 26 months).
• Cookie preferences: Your cookie consent preferences are stored locally in your browser's localStorage and are not transmitted to our servers.

8. Your Rights (GDPR & CPRA)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA) or California, you have certain data protection rights:

• Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Right to Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal information.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit how we use your information.
• Right to Data Portability: You can request that we transfer your data to another service provider.
• Right to Object: You can object to our processing of your personal information.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent to cookies at any time through our cookie preferences.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@unifiedstack.io.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

10. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Secure hosting infrastructure (Vercel)
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Content Security Policy headers

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

12. 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 that differ from those in your country. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries where our service providers operate.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

14. Contact Us

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