At StackAlts, your privacy is not a formality — it is a core value. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you use https://stackalts.com, how we use it, and your rights over it. We believe in radical transparency.
Information We Collect
We collect minimal information necessary to operate and improve StackAlts. This falls into two categories:
| Data Type | What We Collect | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Usage Data | Pages visited, time on page, referrer URL | Improve content & navigation |
| Device Info | Browser type, OS, screen size | Optimize layout & performance |
| Search Queries | Terms entered in our search bar | Improve tool discovery |
| Contact Info | Email (only if you contact us) | Reply to your inquiry |
We do not collect passwords, payment data, or sell your data to advertisers — ever.
How We Use Information
The information we collect is used exclusively to:
- Deliver, maintain, and improve StackAlts content and features
- Analyze which tools and categories are most useful to our community
- Respond to support requests or inquiries sent to us directly
- Monitor platform performance and detect technical errors
- Improve our SEO and content strategy to serve more users globally
Our Commitment: Your data is never used for targeted advertising, sold to data brokers, or shared with third parties for their marketing purposes.
Information Sharing
StackAlts does not sell, trade, or rent your personal data. We may share anonymized, aggregated data (e.g., "10,000 users searched for Figma alternatives this month") for research or public reporting.
We may disclose information only when required by law, to protect our users' safety, or to enforce our Terms of Service — and only to the minimum extent required.
Cookies & Tracking
We use privacy-respecting analytics (such as Plausible Analytics) that are cookie-free and GDPR compliant by default. No cross-site tracking. No fingerprinting.
- No advertising cookies are placed on your device
- No third-party social tracking pixels
- Local storage may be used to remember your UI preferences (e.g., category filter)
We practice what we preach. StackAlts uses only the open-source tools we recommend to our users.
Data Retention
Anonymized analytics data is retained for up to 24 months to identify content trends. If you contact us directly, your email is retained only for the duration of our correspondence and deleted within 12 months.
You may request deletion of any personally identifiable data at any time by emailing info@stackalts.com.
Third-Party Services
StackAlts links to external tools and services. Once you leave our platform, your data is governed by the destination site's privacy policy. We are not responsible for their practices.
Third-party services we may use include hosting infrastructure and analytics. All are selected for their alignment with privacy-first principles.
Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction (GDPR, CCPA, etc.), you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion ("right to be forgotten")
- Object to or restrict processing of your data
- Data portability — receive your data in a machine-readable format
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@stackalts.com. We will respond within 30 days.
Security
StackAlts implements industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption, server-side access controls, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
If you discover a security vulnerability on our platform, please disclose it responsibly to info@stackalts.com. We take all reports seriously and act within 48 hours.
Children's Privacy
StackAlts is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, contact us immediately and we will delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we do, we will update the "Effective" date at the top of this page.
Continued use of StackAlts after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of those changes. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.
Privacy Questions?
We take every inquiry seriously. Our team responds within 48 hours.