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© 2025 Use Your Credits. All rights reserved. Made with ❤️ for credit card enthusiasts.

A Nano Rook, LLC project.

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Last Updated: January 1, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Use Your Credits ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

Important Notice: Use Your Credits is an informational tool designed to help you track and remember to use your existing credit card benefits. We do not provide financial advice, credit counseling, or recommendations about which credit cards to apply for.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Account information (name, email address, password)
  • Credit card information (card names, benefit details, expiration dates)
  • Benefit usage tracking data
  • Notification preferences
  • Payment information for pro licenses (processed by Stripe)

Information Collected Automatically

  • Device information (browser type, operating system)
  • Usage data (pages visited, features used)
  • IP address and general location data
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and maintain our services
  • Track your credit card benefits and send expiration reminders
  • Process pro licenses
  • Respond to your inquiries and support requests
  • Improve and optimize our services
  • Send service-related notifications
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
  • Secure AWS infrastructure
  • Regular security assessments
  • Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis

Note: We do not store full credit card numbers or payment card details. All payment processing is handled by Stripe, a PCI-compliant payment processor.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and services (e.g., AWS for hosting, Stripe for payments, AWS SES for emails)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to respond to legal process
  • Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

  • Access and receive a copy of your personal information
  • Update or correct your personal information
  • Delete your account and associated data
  • Opt-out of marketing communications
  • Manage notification preferences
  • Export your data

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@useyourcredits.com or through your account settings.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to provide, improve, and protect our services. This section explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us recognize you, remember your preferences, and understand how you use our services.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable core features like security, authentication, and session management. You cannot opt out of these cookies.

  • Authentication tokens to keep you logged in
  • Security cookies to protect against fraud
  • Your cookie consent preferences
  • Session management cookies

Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous information about page views, feature usage, and user behavior.

  • Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat) - Anonymous usage statistics
  • Page view tracking
  • Feature usage analytics
  • Performance monitoring

Privacy Protection: We anonymize IP addresses and do not collect personally identifiable information through analytics cookies. These cookies require your consent and are only activated if you accept them.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have full control over which optional cookies we use. You can:

  • Accept or reject optional cookies through our cookie consent banner
  • Change your preferences at any time on our Cookie Preferences page
  • Use your browser settings to block or delete cookies (note: this may affect site functionality)

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:

  • Google Analytics: Website analytics (only with your consent)
  • Stripe: Payment processing (essential for checkout)
  • AWS Cognito: Authentication and security (essential)

Cookie Retention

Different cookies have different lifespans:

  • Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: Remain for a specified period (typically 1-2 years for analytics)
  • Your consent preferences: Stored for 12 months

Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are in the European Economic Area, you have specific rights regarding cookies:

  • The right to be informed about cookies we use
  • The right to consent to non-essential cookies
  • The right to withdraw consent at any time
  • The right to access data collected through cookies

Update Your Preferences: You can manage your cookie settings at any time by visiting our Cookie Preferences page.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

10. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.

12. Changes to This Policy

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

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: support@useyourcredits.com

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete your information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information (which we do not do).

14. Service Availability

Our services are currently available only to residents of the United States. We do not offer services to users in the European Union or other international jurisdictions at this time.