Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 30, 2025

Shiplist ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website shiplist.dev (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we handle your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

Tool Submissions: When you submit a tool for review, we collect:

Tool name and URL
Your email address
Whether you are the owner/creator of the tool
Submission timestamp

Newsletter Subscription: When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect:

Your email address
Subscription timestamp

1.2 Information We Do Not Collect

We currently do not use:

Cookies (except essential ones for website functionality)
Tracking pixels or analytics
Social media plugins
Advertisement tracking

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 Tool Submissions

We use the information from tool submissions to:

Review and evaluate submitted tools for inclusion in our directory
Contact you regarding your submission if necessary
Maintain our curated directory of React/Next.js tools

2.2 Newsletter

We use your email address to:

Send you weekly updates about new tools published on our site
Notify you about important changes to our Service
Provide you with curated content related to React/Next.js development

3. Data Storage and Third-Party Services

3.1 Airtable

Tool submission data is stored in Airtable, a cloud-based database service
Airtable acts as our data processor and is subject to their privacy policy
We maintain this data for the operational needs of our Service

3.2 Loops

Newsletter email addresses are managed through Loops, an email service provider
Loops acts as our data processor for email communications
Loops is subject to their own privacy policy and security measures

3.3 Data Location

Our Service is operated from Tel Aviv, Israel
Third-party services may store data in various locations as per their policies

4. Data Retention

4.1 Tool Submissions

We retain tool submission data indefinitely to maintain our directory and for operational purposes
If you request deletion of your submitted tool, we will remove it from our active directory

4.2 Newsletter Subscriptions

We retain email addresses for as long as you remain subscribed
When you unsubscribe, your email address is immediately removed from our mailing list
We do not retain unsubscribed email addresses

5. Your Rights and Choices

5.1 Newsletter

Unsubscribe: You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the unsubscribe link in our emails
Immediate Removal: Upon unsubscribing, your email is removed from our mailing list

5.2 Tool Submissions

Access: You can request information about data we have collected from your submissions
Correction: You can request corrections to inaccurate information
Deletion: You can request deletion of your submitted tools (though we may retain some information for legitimate business purposes)

5.3 How to Exercise Your Rights

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

6.1 We Do Not Sell Your Data

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

6.2 Limited Sharing

We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

With your consent: When you explicitly agree to such sharing
Service providers: With trusted third-party services (Airtable, Loops) that help us operate our Service
Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety

6.3 Public Information

Published tools in our directory are publicly visible
We do not publicly display submitter email addresses or personal information

7. Data Security

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

Secure data transmission (HTTPS)
Limiting access to personal data to authorized personnel only
Regular review of our data collection and processing practices
Using reputable third-party services with strong security practices

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. International Data Transfers

As we operate from Israel and use international service providers:

Your data may be transferred to and stored in countries outside your country of residence
We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws
Our third-party providers (Airtable, Loops) have appropriate safeguards in place

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to 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.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by:

Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
Updating the "Last updated" date
For material changes, we may provide additional notice (such as via email for newsletter subscribers)

Your continued use of the Service after we post any modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

11. Legal Basis for Processing (EU/UK Users)

If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, our legal basis for processing your personal data includes:

Consent: For newsletter subscriptions (you can withdraw consent at any time)
Legitimate interests: For tool submissions and directory maintenance
Compliance with legal obligations: When required by law

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Email: hello@shiplist.dev
Address: Tel Aviv, Israel

For EU/UK residents, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

13. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

Right to know: What personal information we collect and how we use it
Right to delete: Request deletion of your personal information
Right to opt-out: We do not sell personal information, so this right is not applicable
Right to non-discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@shiplist.dev.

This Privacy Policy is designed to be transparent about our data practices. We believe in collecting only the data necessary to provide our Service and protecting the privacy of our users.