Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to MCP Directory ("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.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information:

• Name and email address (when you create an account)
• Username and profile information
• Authentication credentials (managed securely through Clerk)
• User-generated content (MCPs, packages, comments)

Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website:

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referral source
• Analytics data (via Google Analytics)

How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our services
• To authenticate users and manage accounts
• To personalize your experience
• To communicate with you about updates and features
• To improve our website and services
• To analyze usage patterns and trends
• To prevent fraud and ensure security
• To comply with legal obligations

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect your information:

• Clerk - Authentication and user management
• Google Analytics - Website analytics and performance tracking
• Google AdSense - Advertising services
• Vercel - Hosting and deployment

These third parties have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings. For more information, see our Cookie Policy.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access - Request access to your personal data
• Correction - Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion - Request deletion of your data
• Portability - Request transfer of your data
• Objection - Object to processing of your data
• Withdrawal - Withdraw consent at any time

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside your jurisdiction. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@mcpdirectory.app
• Website: Community Hub

GDPR Compliance

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). You have additional rights under GDPR, and we serve as the data controller for information collected through our services.

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect and the right to request deletion of your information.