TL;DR: We collect only what we need to run the service. We don't sell your data. We use industry-standard security. You can delete your account anytime.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Account Information: Name, email address, password (encrypted)
- Profile Data: Experience level, budget, time commitment, business interests
- Payment Information: Processed securely by Stripe (we don't store card details)
- Content: Niches you track, polls you create, opportunities you save
- Revenue Data: Revenue you report (optional, for milestone tracking)
Automatically Collected Information
- Usage Data: Features you use, pages visited, time spent
- Device Information: Browser type, IP address, device type
- Cookies: Session cookies, authentication, affiliate tracking (30-day)
- Analytics: Aggregated usage statistics (no personal identifiers)
2. How We Use Your Information
- Provide and improve the NicheValidator service
- Personalize opportunities based on your profile
- Process payments and manage subscriptions
- Send transactional emails (password resets, receipts, etc.)
- Send product updates and opportunities (you can opt out)
- Track affiliate referrals and commissions
- Provide customer support
- Prevent fraud and abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Information Sharing
We Share Information With:
- Service Providers:
- Stripe (payment processing)
- Clerk (authentication)
- Vercel (hosting)
- Supabase (database)
- Resend (transactional emails)
- Affiliates: If you were referred, we share that you subscribed (not your personal details)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
We Do NOT:
- ❌ Sell your personal information
- ❌ Share your data with advertisers
- ❌ Use your data to train AI models (your data stays yours)
- ❌ Send spam or share your email with third parties
4. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures:
- All data transmitted over HTTPS encryption
- Passwords hashed with bcrypt
- Database hosted on secure Supabase infrastructure
- Regular security audits and updates
- Limited employee access to user data
5. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies for:
- Essential Cookies: Authentication, session management (required)
- Affiliate Cookies: Track referrals for 30 days (can be disabled)
- Analytics: Understand how users interact with the platform
You can disable cookies in your browser, but some features may not work.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your data
- Correction: Update incorrect information
- Deletion: Delete your account and all associated data
- Export: Download your data in a portable format
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails
- Object: Object to certain data processing activities
To exercise these rights, email us at privacy@nichevalidator.com
7. Data Retention
- Active Accounts: We retain your data as long as your account is active
- Deleted Accounts: Data deleted within 30 days (except legal requirements)
- Payment Records: Kept for 7 years for tax/legal compliance
- Anonymized Analytics: Retained indefinitely (no personal identifiers)
8. Third-Party Services
We integrate with third-party services that have their own privacy policies:
- Reddit API: We search public subreddits (read-only)
- Google Trends: We fetch market trend data (anonymized)
- Stripe: Payment processing (Privacy Policy)
- Clerk: Authentication (Privacy Policy)
9. Children's Privacy
NicheValidator is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
10. International Users
NicheValidator is operated in the United States. If you're located outside the US, your information will be transferred to and processed in the US. By using our service, you consent to this transfer.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. We'll notify you of significant changes via email or a notice on the platform. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
12. Contact Us
Questions about this Privacy Policy? Contact us:
Your Privacy Matters
We're committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our practices. If you have any concerns or questions, we're here to help.