Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to metadata.party. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service. By using metadata.party, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect minimal information necessary to provide and improve our Service:

2.1. Information You Provide

• URLs you submit for metadata extraction
• API keys or authentication credentials (if applicable)
• Communication data when you contact us for support

2.2. Automatically Collected Information

• IP addresses and request timestamps
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Usage data and API request patterns
• Error logs and diagnostic information

2.3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to monitor and analyze Service usage, improve functionality, and enhance user experience. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide, maintain, and improve our Service
• To process and respond to your API requests
• To monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues
• To enforce rate limiting and prevent abuse
• To communicate with you about Service updates or support
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our Service, subject to confidentiality obligations
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation
• Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users
• Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. API request logs and usage data may be retained for monitoring, debugging, and improving our Service.

7. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Objection: Object to processing of your information for certain purposes
• Portability: Request transfer of your information to another service

To exercise these rights, please contact us through our GitHub repository.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to our facilities and those third parties with whom we share it as described in this policy.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through our GitHub repository at github.com/BradPerbs/metadata.party