# Privacy Policy Source: [Canonical page](https://apphall.org/privacy) Learn how AppHall collects, uses, stores, and protects information when you browse or use AppHall.org. > Effective date: September 17, 2026 AppHall respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, stored, and protected when you visit or use AppHall.org (“AppHall”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). By using AppHall, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy. **1. Information We Collect** We aim to collect only the information reasonably necessary to operate and improve AppHall. **Information you provide** Depending on the features you use, you may provide information such as: • Your name or display name • Email address • Account information • Information submitted when suggesting or submitting an app, SaaS product, website, or tool • Messages, feedback, or other information you send to us **Information collected automatically** When you visit AppHall, certain technical information may be collected automatically, such as: • Browser and device information • Operating system • Pages visited and referring pages • Approximate location derived from IP address • Date and time of access • Technical logs used for security, reliability, and troubleshooting We may also use privacy-respecting analytics or similar technologies to understand how visitors use the site. **2. How We Use Information** We may use collected information to: • Operate and maintain AppHall • Provide account and authentication features • Process app or website submissions • Improve search, discovery, categories, collections, and other site features • Communicate with users about their accounts or submissions • Respond to questions and feedback • Prevent fraud, abuse, spam, and security incidents • Diagnose technical problems and improve site performance • Comply with applicable legal obligations We do not use personal information for purposes that are materially different from those described in this Privacy Policy without appropriate notice or consent where required. **3. Accounts and Authentication** AppHall may allow users to create accounts or sign in through third-party authentication providers, such as Google. When you use a third-party sign-in provider, we may receive basic account information authorized by that provider, such as your name, email address, profile image, and account identifier. We do not receive your third-party account password. Your use of a third-party authentication provider is also subject to that provider’s own privacy policy and terms. **4. App and Website Submissions** If you submit an app, SaaS product, website, or tool to AppHall, information intended for publication may become publicly visible. This may include information such as: • Product name • Description • Website URL • Logo or screenshots • Categories and tags • Public social or contact links • Other information included in the submission Please do not submit confidential, sensitive, or private information that you do not want to be publicly available. **5. Cookies and Similar Technologies** AppHall may use cookies or similar technologies that are necessary for features such as authentication, security, preferences, and session management. We may also use analytics technologies to understand site usage and improve AppHall. Where required by applicable law, optional cookies or similar technologies will be used only with appropriate consent. **6. Third-Party Services** AppHall relies on third-party infrastructure and service providers to operate the website. These providers may process limited information on our behalf for purposes such as hosting, content delivery, content management, authentication, security, analytics, database services, or other technical operations. Our service providers may include services such as Cloudflare, Sanity, and third-party authentication providers. These providers process information according to their own privacy policies and applicable contractual obligations. **7. External Links** AppHall is a directory and discovery platform that contains links to third-party websites, apps, SaaS products, and services. When you follow a link to a third-party service, you leave AppHall. We do not control the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you use. **8. Data Storage and Security** We use reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. However, no internet service or method of electronic storage can guarantee absolute security. Information may be processed or stored in countries other than the country where you live, depending on the infrastructure and service providers used by AppHall. **9. Data Retention** We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including providing services, maintaining security, resolving disputes, and complying with legal obligations. Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the reason it was collected. **10. Your Privacy Rights** Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to: • Request access to personal information we hold about you • Request correction of inaccurate information • Request deletion of certain information • Object to or restrict certain processing • Request a copy of certain information • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent These rights may be subject to exceptions or limitations under applicable law. To exercise a privacy right, contact us using the information provided below. **11. Children’s Privacy** AppHall is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe that a child has provided personal information to AppHall, please contact us so that we can review the situation and take appropriate action. **12. Changes to This Privacy Policy** We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time as AppHall evolves or as legal and operational requirements change. When we make changes, we will update the effective date shown at the top of this page. Material changes may also be communicated through the website where appropriate. **13. Contact Us** If you have questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or AppHall’s privacy practices, please contact us at: AppHall Website: AppHall.org Email: support@apphall.org