Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Adsloty ("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 newsletter advertising marketplace platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

• Account Information: Name, email address, password, and role (Writer or Sponsor)
• Profile Information: Company name, website, bio, profile picture, and social media links
• Newsletter Information (Writers): Newsletter name, description, subscriber count, niche, pricing, and publication schedule
• Payment Information: Billing details processed through Stripe (we do not store full payment card numbers)
• Communications: Messages, feedback, and support requests

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use our Platform, we automatically collect:

• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, click patterns, and time spent on the Platform
• Log Data: Access times, error logs, and referring URLs
• Cookies and Tracking: Session cookies, authentication tokens, and analytics data

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from third-party services you connect to your account, such as Stripe for payment processing and newsletter analytics platforms.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Platform
• Process transactions and send related information
• Match Sponsors with relevant newsletters
• Send transactional emails (booking confirmations, payment receipts, etc.)
• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
• Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
• Detect, prevent, and address fraud and security issues
• Comply with legal obligations
• Send marketing communications (with your consent)

4. Information Sharing

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 With Other Users

Writers' public profile information (newsletter details, pricing, niche) is visible to Sponsors. When a booking is made, relevant contact and transaction information is shared between parties.

4.2 With Service Providers

We share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf:

• Stripe: Payment processing and payouts
• Email Providers: Transactional email delivery
• Cloudinary: Image hosting and optimization
• Google (Gemini AI): Ad content analysis and fit scoring
• Cloud Hosting: Data storage and infrastructure
• Analytics: Usage analysis and performance monitoring

4.3 For Legal Reasons

We may disclose information if required by law, legal process, or government request, or to protect rights, property, or safety.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. We may retain certain information for longer periods as required for legal, tax, or accounting purposes. Transaction records are kept for 7 years. You can request deletion of your account and personal data at any time.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest
• Secure password hashing using Argon2
• Regular security assessments and monitoring
• Access controls and authentication requirements
• Secure payment processing through PCI-compliant providers

7. Your Rights and Choices

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

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Objection: Object to certain processing activities
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for marketing communications

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

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Essential Cookies: Enable core functionality like authentication and security
• Analytics Cookies: Understand how users interact with our Platform
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect Platform functionality.

9. 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, including standard contractual clauses and other legally approved mechanisms.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Platform is not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

11. Third-Party Links

Our Platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

12. AI Data Processing

Adsloty uses Google's Gemini AI to provide fit scoring, tone analysis, and performance estimation features. When processing ad requests, the following data may be sent to Google's API:

• Ad request content (headline, body copy, call-to-action text)
• Newsletter metadata (niche, general audience demographics, content themes)
• Sponsor company name and industry category

The following data is never shared with AI services:

• Subscriber email addresses or personal information
• Payment or financial account details
• User passwords or authentication credentials
• Individual subscriber behavioral data

Google's data processing is governed by their privacy policy and terms of service. AI processing occurs in real-time and we do not store AI-generated analysis beyond the fit scores displayed in your dashboard.

13. Changes to This Policy

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

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@adsloty.com
• Support: support@adsloty.com