Privacy Policy
At UsedBy.ai, we believe in transparency. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our platform.
Information We Collect
UsedBy.ai is designed with privacy in mind. We collect minimal data to provide and improve our service:
Analytics Data
We collect anonymous usage data including pages visited, time spent, and general geographic region. This helps us understand how our platform is used and improve the experience.
Error Tracking
We use Sentry to monitor application errors. This may include technical information about your browser and device to help us fix issues.
Outbound Clicks
When you click links to external tools or companies, we record these clicks anonymously to measure which resources are most valuable to our users.
Email Address (Optional)
When you choose to unlock premium features like AI analysis results, you may optionally provide your email address. This is entirely voluntary and not required to browse the platform. We use this to send you the analysis results and may occasionally send relevant updates (you can unsubscribe anytime).
What we don't collect: We do not require user accounts. Email collection is entirely optional and only occurs when you choose to unlock certain features. We never sell any data to third parties.
Public Data Sources
UsedBy.ai aggregates publicly available information about AI tool adoption by companies. Our data sources include:
- Official company websites and "Customers" or "Trusted by" pages
- Public press releases and news articles
- Job postings mentioning specific tools
- Published case studies and testimonials
- Integration marketplace listings
- Public financial reports and SEC filings
All company data displayed on UsedBy.ai is derived from publicly accessible sources. We do not access private systems, scrape behind login walls, or use any proprietary data without permission.
Data Accuracy
We strive for accuracy but cannot guarantee all information is current. Companies can contact us to request corrections or removal of their data.
How We Use Data
The data we collect is used exclusively to:
- Display AI tool adoption information to users
- Improve our search and recommendation features
- Monitor and fix technical issues
- Understand aggregate usage patterns
- Generate industry trends and insights
We never sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. Anonymous, aggregated statistics may be shared publicly (e.g., "ChatGPT is used by 500+ companies in our database").
Cookies & Tracking
We use a minimal set of cookies to operate our platform:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| gdpr-region | Detects if you're in a GDPR region (EU/UK/EFTA) | 1 year |
| analytics-consent | Stores your cookie consent preference | 1 year |
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics tracking (anonymized IP, only if consent given) | 2 years |
| admin_session | Authentication for admin users (HttpOnly, secure) | 24 hours |
| _vercel_* | Hosting provider analytics and performance | Session |
GDPR Compliance: For visitors from the EU, UK, and EFTA countries, we display a consent banner before loading Google Analytics. You can accept or decline analytics cookies. If you decline, we will not track your usage via Google Analytics. Visitors from other regions are tracked by default, as Google Analytics uses anonymized IP addresses.
We do not use advertising cookies, social media trackers, or cross-site tracking technologies. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect some functionality.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services to operate UsedBy.ai:
Each of these services has their own privacy policy. We have selected providers that maintain high standards for data protection and security.
Data Retention
We retain data for the following periods:
- Analytics data: 90 days
- Error logs: 30 days
- Company/tool data: Indefinitely (public information)
- Admin sessions: 24 hours
- Email addresses: Until unsubscribe request
Our database is hosted on Neon with automatic point-in-time recovery enabled. Backups are retained according to our hosting plan and are encrypted at rest.
Your Rights
Under GDPR and similar privacy laws, you have the right to:
Since we collect minimal personal data, most of these rights apply primarily to companies whose public information appears on our platform, or users who have provided their email address. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or want to exercise your data rights, you can reach us at:
For general inquiries not related to privacy, please use our contact page.
This privacy policy may be updated from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of UsedBy.ai after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.