Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how API byHrast collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our services. By accessing or using API byHrast, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you register for an API key, we collect:

• Your name
• Email address
• Authentication information provided by Google (when using OAuth)

Usage Information

We also collect information about how you use our API, including:

• API requests and timestamps
• IP addresses
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referrer URL

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our services
• To authenticate users and manage API keys
• To monitor and analyze usage patterns
• To improve our services
• To communicate with you regarding service updates
• To enforce our terms of service

Data Storage and Security

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

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies for authentication, session management, and analytics. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences, but disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our services.

Analytics

We use Matomo Analytics, a privacy-focused analytics platform. Data collected by Matomo is stored on our own servers and is not shared with third parties. IP addresses are anonymized.

Third-Party Services

Our service integrates with Google for authentication purposes. When you use Google to sign in, please review Google's privacy policy to understand how they handle your information.

Your Rights

Under GDPR (EU) and CCPA (California), you have the following rights:

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectify inaccurate data
• Right to erasure (right to be forgotten)
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Rights related to automated decision making and profiling

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable laws and regulations.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Last Updated: July 2024