Privacy Policy
Introduction
The purpose of this policy is:
- To explain clearly and transparently how we use your personal data when you use benchmarkmaker.com
- To inform you about your rights regarding your data and how to exercise them
- To detail the measures we implement to protect your data
Definitions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Benchmark Maker | The sole proprietorship publishing the benchmarkmaker.com website |
| Data | Any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person |
| GDPR | General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 |
| Services | All features offered on benchmarkmaker.com |
| Website | The website accessible at https://www.benchmarkmaker.com |
| User | Any person using the Website, registered or not |
| Premium Services | Paid services offering advanced features |
Data controller
Benchmark Maker is responsible for processing personal data collected on the Website.
For any questions regarding data protection, you can contact us: help@benchmarkmaker.com
Data we collect
- Identification (Name or username)
- Email address
- Benchmark content (texts, ratings, images)
- Creation/modification timestamps
- Sharing preferences
- Billing information (via Stripe)
- Transaction history
- Subscription type
- IP address
- Browser and OS information
- Pages visited and duration
- Navigation data via cookies
- List of followed creators
- Notification preferences
On what legal basis and for what purposes?
| Purpose | Legal Basis | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Account Management | Contract | Enable registration, login and account management |
| Service Provision | Contract | Enable creation, publication and consultation of benchmarks |
| Premium Services | Contract | Manage subscriptions and access to premium features |
| Analytics | Legitimate Interest | Analyze Website usage to improve it |
| Advertising | Consent | Display advertisements via Google AdSense |
| Security | Legitimate Interest | Ensure Website security and prevent fraud |
Third parties who process your data
| Service | Provider |
|---|---|
| Hosting | Vercel - Website hosting |
| Database | Supabase - Data storage |
| Payments | Stripe - Payment processing |
| Analytics | Google Analytics |
| Ads | Google AdSense |
- Competent authorities upon legal request
- Successors in case of business transfer
We never sell your personal data to third parties.
Data storage
Your data is hosted exclusively within the European Union. Our service providers commit to complying with the GDPR and keeping your data in Europe.
Data retention
| Type of Data | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| User account | 3 years after last activity |
| Published benchmarks | Deleted with user account |
| Payment data | Not retained (managed by Stripe) |
| Connection logs | 12 months |
| Cookies | 13 months maximum |
| Support data | 2 years after resolution |
Data protection
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures:
Encryption of sensitive data
Restricted access to data
Continuous security monitoring
Regular system updates
Staff training
Regular security audits
Rights
Obtain confirmation that we process your data and receive a copy.
Correct your data if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
Request deletion of your data under certain conditions.
Request limitation of processing of your data.
Receive your data in a structured and readable format.
Object to the processing of your data, particularly for advertising purposes.
Exercise your rights
To exercise your rights, contact us: help@benchmarkmaker.com
- Specify your request and attach identification if necessary
- We will respond within one month maximum
- In case of difficulty, you can contact your country's supervisory authority
Minors' protection
Use of the Website by minors is subject to parental authorization. Parents are encouraged to supervise their children's use of the Website.
If we learn that a minor is using the Website without appropriate parental authorization, we will delete their account.
External links and third-party content
Benchmarks may contain links to external sites, including affiliate links. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites.
Changes to this policy
We may modify this policy at any time. Important changes will be announced on the Website. The current version is the one published on this page.
Contact
For any questions regarding this policy or your personal data: help@benchmarkmaker.com