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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 30, 2026

USeek is a curated directory for high-quality digital products built by independent developers and small teams ("Service"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we handle it with a focus on simplicity, transparency, and data minimization.

We only collect the minimum amount of data necessary to operate the Service. We do not sell user data and do not use invasive tracking or advertising systems.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

Account Authentication (OAuth)

USeek currently supports third-party authentication providers (such as Google). When you sign in, we may receive:

  • Your public profile information (such as name and profile image)
  • Your email address (if provided by the provider)

We do not have access to your passwords for these services.

Product Submissions

When you submit a product to USeek, we collect and store:

  • Product name, tagline, and description
  • Website URL
  • Logo and screenshots
  • Category and pricing model
  • Submission metadata (timestamps, status, moderation notes)

Your account is associated with the submission as the submitter.

Contact Form

If you contact us, we may collect:

  • Your email address (if provided)
  • The content of your message
  • The selected contact category (e.g. claim, report, bug, general)

Automatically Collected Data

We collect limited technical data necessary to operate and protect the Service:

  • IP address (used for rate limiting and abuse prevention)
  • Basic request logs (timestamps, endpoints)
  • Device and browser information (for compatibility and debugging)

This data is not used for tracking individuals across services.

2. How We Use Information

We use collected data strictly for operating and improving USeek:

  • To authenticate users and manage accounts
  • To review, approve, and display product submissions
  • To maintain platform integrity and prevent abuse
  • To respond to inquiries and support requests
  • To improve performance, usability, and content quality

We do not use your data for advertising, profiling, or behavioral tracking.

3. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

We may share limited data with trusted infrastructure providers solely to operate the Service, such as:

  • Cloud hosting and storage providers
  • Authentication providers (e.g. Google OAuth)

These providers only process data as necessary to deliver their services.

4. Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary:

  • Account Data: Retained while your account is active
  • Product Submissions: Retained while listings are active; removed or deleted upon request or moderation decisions
  • Contact Messages: Retained for support and operational purposes

You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 6).

5. Content Ownership and Control

If you are the creator of a product listed on USeek, you may:

  • Claim ownership of the listing
  • Request edits or updates
  • Request removal of the listing

We aim to provide clear and fair control over submitted content.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")

To exercise these rights, contact us at: [email protected]

We typically respond within 30 days.

7. Data Security

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

  • Secure transmission via HTTPS
  • Access control and authentication safeguards
  • Protection against abuse and unauthorized access

However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Product listings on USeek may link to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third-party sites.

9. Cookies and Local Storage

USeek uses minimal browser storage technologies to ensure the Service functions properly.

Cookies

We only use strictly necessary cookies required for core functionality, including:

  • Authentication and session management
  • Security and abuse prevention

We do not use cookies for advertising, tracking, or behavioral profiling.

Local Storage

We may use browser local storage to:

  • Maintain login state
  • Store basic UI preferences

This data remains on your device and is not shared with third parties.

Future Changes

If we introduce analytics, payment systems, or other third-party services that rely on cookies, this policy will be updated accordingly and, where required, consent will be requested.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as the Service evolves. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Effective Date."

Continued use of the Service after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, you can contact us at:

[email protected]