Privacy Policy

Overview

ARDF ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our AI Resource Discovery Framework platform.

Information We Collect

Account Information

• Email address
• Username
• Password (encrypted)
• API keys (encrypted)

Usage Data

• API discovery queries
• Skills browsed and selected
• API usage statistics
• Performance metrics

Technical Data

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Usage logs

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain our services
• Process your API discovery requests
• Improve semantic search accuracy
• Calculate trust scores for skills
• Send service-related notifications
• Prevent fraud and abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

• Encryption: All sensitive data is encrypted using AES-256-GCM at rest
• HTTPS: All communications use TLS 1.3
• Access Control: Strict authentication and authorization
• Monitoring: 24/7 security monitoring and logging
• Sandboxing: Code execution in isolated Cloudflare Workers

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

• Service Providers: Hosting, analytics, and infrastructure partners
• API Publishers: Anonymized usage statistics for listed APIs
• Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect rights

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Delete your account and data
• Export your data
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Object to data processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]

Cookies and Tracking

We use minimal cookies for:

• Authentication (session cookies)
• Privacy-friendly analytics (Plausible - no personal data)

We do not use third-party advertising cookies or trackers.

Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. After account deletion:

• Personal data is deleted within 30 days
• Anonymized usage statistics may be retained
• Legal compliance data retained as required by law

Children's Privacy

ARDF is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

International Users

ARDF is operated from the European Union. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your data to our servers. We comply with GDPR and applicable data protection laws.

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 our platform. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or concerns:

• Email: [email protected]
• Support: [email protected]