Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

The short version: We collect minimal data, don't sell your information, and use cookies only for analytics and affiliate tracking. We respect your privacy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily give us:

  • Email address (if you subscribe to our newsletter)
  • Name and contact details (if you email us)

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our site, we automatically collect:

  • IP address and approximate location
  • Browser type and device information
  • Pages visited and time on site
  • Referring website

How We Use Your Information

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Analytics

Understand how visitors use our site to improve content

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Communication

Send newsletters if you've subscribed, respond to inquiries

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Affiliate Tracking

Track clicks on affiliate links to receive commissions

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Security

Prevent fraud and protect our site

Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies for:

  • Google Analytics — to understand traffic patterns and popular content
  • Affiliate tracking — to attribute referrals to our site

You can disable cookies in your browser settings. This may affect some site functionality.

Third-Party Links

Our site contains links to third-party tools and services. When you click these links, you leave our site and are subject to the privacy policies of those third parties. We encourage you to review their policies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites.

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

  • Service providers (hosting, email, analytics)
  • Law enforcement (if legally required)

Your Rights

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

Access your data
Request corrections
Request deletion
Opt out of marketing
Withdraw consent
Data portability

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but take appropriate precautions to protect your data.

Children's Privacy

DevToolScout is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

Policy Updates

We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Questions?

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, contact us:

hello@devtoolscout.com