Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November 3, 2025
Last Updated: November 3, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to SaaS Verdict (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website saasverdict.com (the “Site”).

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our Site, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Subscribe to our newsletter (email address)
  • Contact us via email (name, email address, message content)
  • Leave comments on our articles (name, email, website URL - optional)
  • Participate in surveys or feedback forms

Types of Personal Data:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • IP address (automatically collected)
  • Device information (browser type, operating system)

1.2 Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage:

  • Log Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent, referring URLs
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: See Section 3 for details
  • Analytics Data: User behavior, session duration, bounce rate (via Google Analytics)

1.3 Third-Party Information

We may receive information from third-party services we integrate:

  • Google Analytics: Usage statistics and demographics
  • Affiliate Networks: Click data and conversion information
  • Social Media Platforms: If you interact with our social media profiles

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

2.1 To Provide and Improve Our Services

  • Deliver content you request (newsletter, responses to inquiries)
  • Improve Site functionality and user experience
  • Analyze trends and usage patterns

2.2 To Communicate With You

  • Send newsletters and updates (if you subscribed)
  • Respond to your emails, comments, and feedback
  • Send administrative notices (policy updates, security alerts)

2.3 For Marketing and Analytics

  • Display relevant content and recommendations
  • Track affiliate link performance (anonymized)
  • Measure content effectiveness
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Prevent fraud and abuse
  • Enforce our Terms of Service
  • Protect the rights and safety of our users

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

3.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help us recognize you on return visits and remember your preferences.

3.2 Types of Cookies We Use

Cookie Type Purpose Duration
Essential Cookies Site functionality (language preference) Session/1 year
Analytics Cookies Google Analytics - usage statistics 2 years
Advertising Cookies Affiliate tracking (anonymized) 30-90 days
Preference Cookies Remember your settings 1 year

3.3 Third-Party Cookies

We use third-party services that may set their own cookies:

  • Google Analytics: Tracks site usage and demographics
  • Affiliate Networks: Tracks referrals and conversions
  • Social Media Widgets: Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook plugins

3.4 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
  • Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
  • Edge: Settings > Privacy > Cookies

Note: Disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.

Opt-out links:

4. How We Share Your Information

We DO NOT sell your personal information to third parties.

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us:

  • Email Service: Newsletter delivery (e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit)
  • Analytics: Google Analytics for usage statistics
  • Hosting: Web hosting providers (servers, CDN)

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.

4.2 Affiliate Partners

When you click affiliate links, we may share anonymized click/conversion data with affiliate networks. We do not share personally identifiable information.

We may disclose information if required by law or in response to:

  • Court orders or subpoenas
  • Legal processes or government investigations
  • Protection of our rights or safety of others

4.4 Business Transfers

If SaaS Verdict is acquired or merged, your information may be transferred to the new owner (with continued privacy protection).

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information:

  • ✅ SSL/TLS Encryption: Secure HTTPS connections
  • ✅ Access Controls: Limited employee access to personal data
  • ✅ Regular Backups: Secure data backups
  • ✅ Monitoring: Security monitoring and incident response

However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary:

  • Newsletter Subscribers: Until you unsubscribe
  • Contact Form Data: 2 years (for customer service)
  • Analytics Data: 26 months (Google Analytics default)
  • Affiliate Data: 90 days (click/conversion tracking)

After retention periods, we securely delete or anonymize data.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

7.1 General Rights

  • ✅ Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • ✅ Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • ✅ Deletion: Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
  • ✅ Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails
  • ✅ Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format

7.2 GDPR Rights (EU/EEA Users)

If you’re in the European Union, you have additional rights under GDPR:

  • Right to object to data processing
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

7.3 CCPA Rights (California Users)

California residents have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

  • Right to know what personal data is collected
  • Right to delete personal data
  • Right to opt-out of data sales (we don’t sell data)
  • Right to non-discrimination

7.4 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: 📧 Email: [email protected]

We’ll respond within 30 days of verification.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 13 (or 16 in the EU).

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we’ve collected data from a child, contact us immediately at [email protected], and we’ll delete it promptly.

9. International Data Transfers

Our Site is operated from the United States. If you access from outside the US, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the US.

We ensure adequate safeguards through:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (for EU data transfers)
  • Privacy Shield principles (where applicable)
  • GDPR compliance for EU users

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites (affiliate partners, social media, external resources).

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

This Privacy Policy applies only to SaaS Verdict.

11. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer “Do Not Track” (DNT) signals. We honor DNT signals and do not track users who have DNT enabled.

However, third-party services (Google Analytics, affiliate networks) may not honor DNT.

12. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:

  • Changes in our practices
  • Legal or regulatory requirements
  • New features or services

We’ll notify you of significant changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on this page
  • Updating the “Last Updated” date
  • Sending an email (if you’re subscribed)

We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

📧 Email

📬 Mailing Address

SaaS Verdict
Attn: Privacy Officer
[Your Address Here]
[City, State, ZIP]
[Country]

⏱️ Response Time

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 5 business days.

For EU/EEA users, we process personal data based on:

Purpose Legal Basis
Newsletter delivery Consent
Customer service Legitimate interest
Analytics Legitimate interest
Legal compliance Legal obligation
Security Legitimate interest

You can withdraw consent at any time by emailing [email protected].

15. California Shine the Light Law

California residents can request information about personal information shared with third parties for their direct marketing purposes.

To request this information, email [email protected] with “California Privacy Rights” in the subject line.

Note: We do not share personal information for third-party direct marketing.

16. Nevada Privacy Rights

Nevada residents can opt-out of the sale of personal information.

We do not sell personal information. If our practices change, we’ll provide a clear opt-out mechanism.

Summary of Key Points

✅ We collect minimal personal data (email, usage statistics)
✅ We use data to improve content and communicate with subscribers
✅ We DO NOT sell your personal information
✅ We use cookies for analytics and affiliate tracking
✅ You can opt-out of cookies and unsubscribe anytime
✅ We honor GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy regulations
✅ We implement security measures to protect your data
✅ You have rights to access, correct, or delete your data
✅ We retain data only as long as necessary
✅ We’re transparent about our practices

Thank you for trusting SaaS Verdict with your privacy.

Last Updated: November 3, 2025

By using SaaS Verdict, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our Site.