Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

DashDork ("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 website, web application, and Chrome Extension (collectively, the "Service"). By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Password (stored in encrypted form)
• Username

User-Generated Content

We store information you choose to save or create within the Service, including:

• Dashboard configurations and widget settings
• Bookmarks, RSS feeds, and saved links
• Notes and custom content you create

Chrome Extension Data

Our Chrome Extension ("DashDork Read Later") only collects data that you explicitly choose to save. When you click "Save to DashDork", we transmit:

• The URL of the current page
• The title of the page

We do not track your browsing history, keystrokes, or any other personal data while you browse the web.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide, maintain, and improve the Service
• To authenticate you and secure your account
• To process transactions and manage subscriptions
• To respond to your inquiries and support requests
• To send important notices about the Service
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraud

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the Service to function (authentication, security)
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use the Service

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the Service.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Google OAuth: For social login functionality. Google's privacy policy applies to data shared through this service.
• Stripe: For payment processing. We do not store your full credit card information; Stripe handles payment data securely under their privacy policy.
• Hosting Providers: Our servers may be hosted by third-party cloud providers who comply with industry security standards.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

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

• With service providers who assist in operating our Service (under strict confidentiality agreements)
• To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests
• To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with the Service. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data immediately, except where we are required to retain it for legal or regulatory purposes.

8. Data Security

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

• Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
• Secure password hashing
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights

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

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Request your data in a portable format
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your data
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please visit our Help Center. We will respond within 30 days.

10. International Data Transfers

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

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. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.