Privacy Policy

Last updated: Jan 15, 2025

Table of Contents

  1. Introduction
  2. Information We Collect
  3. How We Use Information
  4. Data Storage
  5. Third-Party Services
  6. AI Platform Integration
  7. Analytics and Reporting
  8. Your Rights
  9. Changes to This Policy
  10. Contact Information

Introduction

This privacy policy applies to:

  1. The Toolbase website (gettoolbase.ai)
  2. Toolbase, our open-source desktop application licensed under Apache 2.0

Toolbase enhances AI platforms with additional tools and capabilities. While currently focused on Claude Desktop integration, our application helps users extend and enhance their AI interactions.

This single privacy policy covers both our website services and desktop application. If we offer additional products or services in the future, they will have separate privacy policies.

Information We Collect

Website Analytics

We use Fathom Analytics to collect anonymous usage statistics about our website. This data:

  • Is completely anonymous
  • Uses no cookies
  • Cannot identify individual users
  • Complies with GDPR and CCPA
  • Includes only aggregate metrics like page views and visit duration

The analytics data helps us understand:

  • Which pages are most useful
  • How people find our website
  • What devices are used to visit
  • General geographic regions of visitors

Local Storage

  • Configuration files
  • User preferences
  • Local cache data

Newsletter Subscription

Through our email marketing service:

  • Email address (if you subscribe)
  • Email engagement metrics
  • Subscription preferences

We do not collect:

  • Personal identification information beyond email (if subscribed)
  • AI platform conversations or data
  • Content of tools or plugins you install
  • Payment information
  • Cookies or persistent identifiers

How We Use Information

Analytics Data

We use anonymous analytics to:

  • Improve website experience
  • Understand user needs
  • Make our content more helpful
  • Identify potential issues

Newsletter Communications

We use subscription data to:

  • Send product updates
  • Share new features
  • Send Waitlist updates
  • Provide useful content
  • Manage email preferences

Data Storage

  • Application data is stored locally on your device
  • Newsletter subscriptions are managed through our email service provider

Third-Party Services

Loops.so

We use Loops.so for our newsletter. When you subscribe:

  • Your email is collected and stored by Loops.so
  • Loops.so privacy policy applies to your subscription
  • You can unsubscribe at any time
  • View Loops.so’s privacy policy at https://loops.so/privacy

Fathom Analytics

We use Fathom for anonymous website analytics:

  • No personal data is collected
  • No cookies are used
  • Data is aggregated and anonymous
  • Compliant with privacy regulations

AI Platform Integration

Our application integrates with AI platforms through official APIs and protocols. We:

  • Do not access AI platform conversation data
  • Only facilitate tool installation and management
  • Respect platform security boundaries
  • Follow platform integration guidelines
  • Maintain data separation between tools

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Delete local application data
  • Access stored information
  • Understand how your data is used
  • Unsubscribe from the newsletter
  • Request deletion of your email information

Changes to This Policy

We will notify users of any changes to this policy through:

  • Application updates
  • Our GitHub repository
  • Newsletter updates (if subscribed)

Contact Information

For questions about this privacy policy:

  • Open an issue on our GitHub repository
  • Email us at [email protected]
  • Contact our development team through GitHub

Toolbase is provided under the Apache 2.0 license and is open source. You can:

  • Review our source code
  • Verify our data handling
  • Contribute to development
  • Report privacy concerns