Introduction
JustNiches ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our keyword research service.
Information We Collect
Account Information
When you create an account, we collect:
- Username
- Password (stored securely using industry-standard hashing)
- Email address (if provided)
Usage Information
We automatically collect:
- Keywords you search
- Research history
- Feature usage statistics
- IP address and browser information
Payment Information
If you subscribe to a paid plan, payment processing is handled by third-party providers (e.g., Stripe). We do not store your credit card information directly.
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Provide and improve the Service
- Process your subscription payments
- Send service-related communications
- Enforce usage limits based on your plan
- Analyze usage patterns to improve features
- Prevent fraud and abuse
Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:
- Service providers: Companies that help us operate (e.g., hosting, payment processing)
- Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
Data Security
We implement security measures to protect your data:
- Passwords are hashed using PBKDF2-SHA256 with 600,000 iterations
- All connections are encrypted using HTTPS/TLS
- Regular security audits and updates
- Rate limiting to prevent abuse
Data Retention
We retain your account information for as long as your account is active. Research history is retained to provide value to you. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.
Cookies
We use essential cookies to:
- Keep you logged in
- Remember your preferences
- Protect against CSRF attacks
We do not use third-party tracking cookies.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Export your data
- Opt out of non-essential communications
Children's Privacy
The Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or through the Service.
Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at: hello@justniches.com