Privacy Policy - Pautly

1. Introduction

At Pautly, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account, we collect:

Email address
Username
Display name (optional)
Profile picture (optional)
Password (stored securely hashed)

Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when visitors interact with your pages:

Page views and link clicks
Device type (mobile, tablet, desktop)
Browser type
Operating system
Country (derived from IP, we don't store full IPs)
Referrer URL

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide and maintain our Service
Display analytics and insights on your dashboard
Process A/B tests and experiments
Send you important service updates
Respond to your support requests
Improve and optimize our Service
Detect and prevent fraud or abuse

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: With third parties who help us operate our service (hosting, analytics)
Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Keep you signed in to your account
Remember your preferences
Track A/B test assignments for consistent experiences
Collect anonymous analytics data

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not work properly if cookies are disabled.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information, including:

Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS)
Secure password hashing (bcrypt)
Regular security audits
Limited employee access to user data

7. Data Retention

We retain your account information for as long as your account is active. Analytics data is retained for up to 24 months. You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

8. Your Rights

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

Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Correction: Update or correct inaccurate data
Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format
Objection: Object to certain processing of your data

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@pautly.com

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

10. International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@pautly.com