Privacy Policy

Welcome to kis.tools (the "Directory"), a curated collection of software applications, web serivces and online utility tools. We value your privacy and are dedicated to protecting the minimal personal data we collect. This Privacy Policy covers how we collect, handle, and disclose personal data on our Directory.

We use your data solely to provide our newsletter service and process tool submissions. By using the Directory, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. Unless otherwise defined in this Privacy Policy, the terms used in this Privacy Policy have the same meanings as in our Terms of Service.

Our Terms of Service ("Terms") govern all use of our Directory and together with the Privacy Policy constitutes your agreement with us ("agreement").

1. Definitions

Below is a list of definitions for terms used in this Privacy Policy:

• Directory refers to kis.tools and its associated services
• Tools refers to software applications, web services, or utilities listed in the Directory
• Personal Data refers to data about a living individual who can be identified from those data (limited to email addresses in our case).
• Usage Data refers to data collected automatically either generated by the use of Directory or from Directory infrastructure itself (for example, the duration of a page visit).
• Cookies refers to small files stored on your device (computer or mobile device), used only for essential functionality.
• Data Controller refers to kis.tools who determines the purposes for which and the manner in which any personal data are processed.
• Data Processors (or Service Providers) refers to any natural or legal person who processes the data on behalf of the Data Controller. We may use the services of various Service Providers in order to process your data more effectively.
• Data Subject refers to any living individual who is the subject of Personal Data.
• User refers to any person or entity using the Directory. The User corresponds to the Data Subject, who is the subject of Personal Data

2. Information Collection and Use

We collect minimal information for specific purposes to provide and improve our Directory.

2.1. Personal Data

While using our Directory, we collect emails in two specific cases:

1. Newsletter Subscription
• Email address for sending newsletters
• Subscription timestamp
• Subscription preferences (if any)
2. Tool Submission Form
• Optional email address solely for notification about submission status
• Submission timestamp

2.2. Usage Data

We collect anonymous usage information through privacy-focused analytics:

• Browser type and version
• Geographic region (non-specific)
• Pages visited
• Time spent on Directory
• Reference sources
• Device type

This data is anonymized and used solely for improving Directory functionality.

2.3. Cookies Data

We do not use any cookies on kis.tools. Our Directory functions without the need for cookies, reinforcing our commitment to user privacy and minimal data collection.

This means:

• No tracking cookies
• No analytics cookies
• No essential cookies
• No session cookies
• No preference cookies

Our Directory is designed to function without storing any cookie-based information on your device.

3. Use of Data

kis.tools uses the collected data for these specific purposes:

• Newsletter Subscriptions:
• Sending curated tool updates
• Directory announcements
• Processing unsubscribe requests
• Tool Submissions:
• Notification of submission status
• Essential communication about submitted tools
• Analytics:
• Understanding how the Directory is used
• Improving user experience
• Identifying technical issues
• Optimizing content organization

4. Retention of Data

We will retain your Personal Data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use your Personal Data to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations (for example, if we are required to retain your data to comply with applicable laws), resolve disputes, and enforce our legal agreements and policies.

We will also retain Usage Data for internal analysis purposes. Usage Data is generally retained for a shorter period, except when this data is used to strengthen the security or to improve the functionality of our Service, or we are legally obligated to retain this data for longer time periods.

5. Transfer of Data

Your information, including Personal Data, may be transferred to - and maintained on - computers located outside of your state, province, country or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those of your jurisdiction.

Your consent to this Privacy Policy followed by your submission of such information represents your agreement to that transfer.

kis.tools will take all the steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy and no transfer of your Personal Data will take place to an organisation or a country unless there are adequate controls in place including the security of your data and other personal information.

6. Security of Data

The security of your data is important to us but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your data:

• Newsletter Subscribers:
• Unsubscribe at any time via link in every email
• Request complete data deletion
• Request copy of stored data
• Tool Submission:
• Request deletion of submission email
• Opt-out of status notifications
• Tool Owners (verification required):
• Request removal of your tool from Directory
• Request updates to tool information
• Request deletion of all associated tool data
• Opt-out of future listings

To exercise these rights, please send your requests to [email protected]

8. Service Providers (Subprocessors)

We may employ third party companies and individuals to facilitate our Service ("Subprocessors"), provide Service on our behalf, perform Service-related services or assist us in analysing how our Service is used.

These third parties have access to your Personal Data only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

9. Links to Other Sites

Our Service may contain links to other sites that are not operated by us. If you click a third party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit.

We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third party sites or services.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for use by children under the age of 18 (“Child” or “Children”).

We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from Children under 18. If you become aware that a Child has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected Personal Data from Children without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.

11. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.

We will let you know via email and/or a prominent notice on our Service, prior to the change becoming effective and update “effective date” at the top of this Privacy Policy.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

12. Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected]