Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to FreePromptHub ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.freeprompthub.com (the "Site").

By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the Site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address, username, and password (encrypted).
• Profile Information: Optional information you may provide such as your name and preferences.
• Feedback and Reviews: Ratings, reviews, and feedback you provide about prompts.
• Contact Information: Information you provide when contacting us for support.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

2.3 Information from Third Parties

• Analytics Providers: We use Simple Analytics (privacy-focused, no cookies)
• Social Media: If you interact with us on social media platforms

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

3.1 Service Provision

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Personalize your experience on the Site
• Save your preferences and favorites
• Track your usage history for continuity

3.2 Communication

• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Send service-related announcements (opt-in only)
• Notify you of updates to prompts you've favorited

3.3 Analytics and Improvements

• Analyze usage patterns to improve content
• Identify popular prompts and categories
• Test new features and functionality
• Monitor and prevent fraud and abuse

3.4 Legal Obligations

• Comply with legal requirements
• Respond to legal requests and prevent harm
• Enforce our terms of service

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following situations:

4.1 Service Providers

We may share data with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website:

• Web hosting providers (secured infrastructure)
• Analytics services (Simple Analytics - privacy-focused)
• Email service providers (for support communications)

4.2 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

4.4 Consent

We may share your information with your explicit consent for any other purpose.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption: SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit
• Access Controls: Limited access to personal data on need-to-know basis
• Password Security: Bcrypt hashing for password storage
• Regular Audits: Security reviews and vulnerability assessments
• Incident Response: Procedures for data breach notification

While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

7. Your Rights

7.1 GDPR Rights (European Users)

• Right to Access: Request copies of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request restriction of data processing
• Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data
• Rights Related to Automated Decision-Making: Not be subject to decisions based solely on automated processing

7.2 CCPA Rights (California Residents)

• Right to Know: Request information about data collection and sharing
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
• Right to Non-Discrimination: Equal service regardless of privacy choices

7.3 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact section. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

8.1 Essential Cookies

We use minimal essential cookies for:

• Session management (keeping you logged in)
• Security tokens (CSRF protection)
• User preferences (theme selection, language)

8.2 LocalStorage

We use browser LocalStorage for:

• Saving your favorites and preferences
• Storing your usage history
• Caching data for offline access
• Theme preferences (light/dark mode)

8.3 Analytics

We use Simple Analytics, a privacy-focused analytics service that:

• Does not use cookies
• Does not track individual users
• Does not collect personal information
• Is GDPR, CCPA, and PECR compliant

8.4 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may limit functionality of the Site.

9. Third-Party Services

9.1 Affiliate Programs

We participate in affiliate programs (ClickBank, Amazon Associates). When you click affiliate links:

• You are redirected to third-party sites
• Those sites have their own privacy policies
• We may receive a commission for purchases
• We do not share your personal data with affiliates

9.2 External Links

Our Site may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

9.3 Social Media

If you share our content on social media, those platforms may collect information about you according to their own privacy policies.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete such information from our servers immediately.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ.

If you are located outside the United States and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the data to the United States and process it there.

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

12. 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
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top
• Sending an email notification for material changes (if you have an account)

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

13. Contact Information