Privacy Policy

At MicroSaaS Directory, operated by Monocube LLC ("we," "our," or "us"), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website microsaas.directory (the "Service"). Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the Service.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for an account or create a maker profile
• Submit a SaaS application for listing in our directory
• Provide information about yourself as a maker (name, bio, social media handles, etc.)
• Contact us through our contact forms or email
• Subscribe to our newsletter or marketing communications
• Participate in surveys, contests, or promotions
• Interact with our Service through social media platforms

This information may include:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other contact information
• Account Information: Username, password, and profile information
• Maker Information: Maker name, bio, website, Twitter/X handle, and other public profile information
• SaaS Listing Information: SaaS application name, description, URL, logo, category, pricing information, release date, and other details about your SaaS product
• Content: Information you submit about apps, including descriptions, URLs, logos, screenshots, and other materials
• Communications: Records and copies of your correspondence with us, including submission inquiries and support requests

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access and use the Service, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns, including:

• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and mobile network information
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, clickstream data, search queries, access times, and which SaaS listings you view or interact with
• Location Data: General location information based on your IP address
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Information collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies

1.3 Information Collected Through Automated Tools

When you submit a SaaS application for listing, we use automated tools, including AI crawlers and web scrapers, to extract publicly available information from your SaaS application's website. This may include:

• Application name, description, and tagline
• Logo, screenshots, and other images
• Pricing information and feature lists
• Category and tag information
• Social media links and contact information
• Other publicly displayed information on your website

This information is collected from publicly accessible pages on your SaaS application's website and is used to populate and maintain listings in our directory. You can request corrections or updates to this information at any time.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• To provide, maintain, and improve our Service
• To process and manage your account registration and profile
• To review, approve, and publish SaaS application submissions
• To communicate with you about your account, submissions, and our Service
• To send you newsletters, marketing communications, and promotional materials (with your consent)
• To respond to your inquiries, comments, and requests
• To monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
• To enforce our terms of service and other policies
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
• To personalize your experience and provide relevant content

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

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

3.1 Public Information

Information you submit for SaaS listings (such as application name, description, URL, logo, pricing, and features) will be publicly displayed on our Service and may be indexed by search engines. Maker profile information (name, bio, website, social media handles) associated with SaaS listings will also be publicly displayed. This public information helps users discover and learn about indie apps in our directory.

Information extracted by our automated tools (AI crawlers) from publicly available pages on your SaaS website will also be displayed publicly as part of your listing. You acknowledge that by submitting your SaaS application, you consent to this public display of information.

3.2 Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:

• Hosting and cloud storage providers (e.g., Cloudflare)
• Analytics and data processing services
• Email and communication services
• AI and machine learning services used for content extraction and processing
• Database and data management services
• Payment processors (if applicable)
• Customer support tools

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

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, subpoenas, or government investigations).

3.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control.

3.5 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you have given us explicit consent to do so.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and store certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data that may include an anonymous unique identifier. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service.

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the Service to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Service
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements (if applicable)

5. Data Security

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

• Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS protocols
• Secure storage of data with access controls
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Employee training on data protection practices

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

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

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your information to another service
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal information
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.

You can also:

• Update your account information through your account settings
• Unsubscribe from marketing emails using the link provided in our emails
• Manage cookie preferences through your browser settings

7. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information from our servers.

8. 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 Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries. We will take appropriate safeguards to ensure your information receives an adequate level of protection.

9. 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. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

SaaS Listings: Publicly displayed information (such as SaaS listings, maker profiles, and associated content) may remain on our Service even after account deletion, unless you specifically request removal. This is to maintain the integrity and completeness of our directory. You may request removal of your SaaS listing or maker profile at any time by contacting us.

Account Information: We retain account information (email, password hashes, etc.) for as long as your account is active. After account deletion, we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes (e.g., fraud prevention).

10. Third-Party Links and Apps

Our Service contains links to third-party apps and websites that are not owned or controlled by us. When you click on a link to an app listed in our directory, you will be directed to that third-party's website. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, data collection, or content of these third-party apps or websites.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies and terms of service of any app or website you visit through links on our Service. Your interactions with third-party apps are subject to their respective privacy policies and terms of service, not ours.

We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the privacy practices of any third-party apps listed in our directory.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We may also notify you via email or through a prominent notice on our Service for material changes. You are advised 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 at:

13. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including but not limited to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Union, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for users in California, and other applicable local laws.