Welcome to Tools Herd AI . We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy notice, or our practices with regards to your personal information, please contact us at karthikpiinasi@gmail.com .

1. What Information Do We Collect?

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you use our services, such as when you submit our contact form or our form. The personal information that we collect depends on the context of your interactions with us, but may include the following:

• Name and Contact Data: We collect your name and email address when you use our contact or submission forms.
• Tool Submission Data: When you submit a tool, we collect the tool's name, URL, description, and other related details you provide.

2. How Do We Use Your Information?

We use the information we collect or receive:

• To respond to your inquiries. We use your email to respond to questions you send via our contact form.
• To manage tool submissions. We use the information you provide to review and potentially list AI tools on our directory. We may use your email to ask for clarification.
• To operate and maintain our website. We may use data for analytics to understand how our site is used and to improve user experience.

3. Will Your Information Be Shared?

We only share information with your consent, to comply with laws, to provide you with services, to protect your rights, or to fulfill business obligations. We use third-party services to operate our website:

4. How Long Do We Keep Your Information?

We keep your personal information for as long as it is necessary for the purposes set out in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

5. Do We Make Updates to This Notice?

Yes, we will update this notice as necessary to stay compliant with relevant laws. The updated version will be indicated by an updated date.

6. Cookie Policy & Consent

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and understand how you use our website. You have full control over which cookies we use—except for essential cookies required for basic functionality.

Essential Cookies: These are required for the website to function (security, session management). You cannot disable these.

Optional Cookies: We only set optional cookies (analytics, marketing, personalization) with your explicit consent. You can change your preferences at any time on our Cookie Policy page.

• Analytics: Help us understand user behavior and improve the website (Google Analytics, Sentry)
• Marketing: Enable retargeting ads on social platforms
• Affiliate: Track referral commissions when you purchase through our links
• Functional: Remember your preferences (theme, language, layout)
• Personalization: Customize content and recommendations

For detailed information about each cookie, its purpose, and how to manage it, please visit our Cookie Policy.

6. How Can You Contact Us About This Policy?

If you have questions or comments about this policy, you may email us at karthikpiinasi@gmail.com.