Last updated 11 October 2026
This policy explains what personal information WebTools.directory collects, why, and what your rights are. We never sell your information.
Who we are
WebTools.directory (https://webtools.directory) is a curated directory of software deals, run by Darren Waring, trading as WebTools Directory, in the United Kingdom. Darren Waring is the "controller" of your personal information under UK data protection law (the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018).
You can contact us about anything in this policy at [email protected].
What we collect
We take no payments, so we collect very little:
- Accounts. If you create an account, we store your name, email address and a securely hashed password (or your sign-in details if you use a sign-in option such as Google), so you can log in and submit deals.
- Newsletter sign-ups. If you sign up for "The weekly drop", we store your email address.
- Deal submissions. If you use "Submit a deal", we receive the information you send, which may include your name, email address or other details you choose to include.
- Analytics data. We use analytics tools to understand how people use the site. These collect information such as the pages you visit, how you arrived, your approximate location, your device and browser type, and an online identifier stored in a cookie.
- Server and security logs. Our hosting provider and our security provider automatically log technical information when you visit, such as your IP address, browser type and the time of your visit.
- Emails you send us. If you email us, we receive your email address and whatever you include in your message.
How we use it and our lawful bases
Here is what we use your information for, and our "lawful basis" under UK law:
- Running your account and letting you log in and submit deals. Lawful basis: performing our agreement with you when you sign up.
- Sending the newsletter to people who have signed up. Lawful basis: your consent. You can withdraw it at any time by unsubscribing.
- Reviewing and publishing deal submissions, and replying to you about them. Lawful basis: our legitimate interests in running a useful directory.
- Understanding how the site is used so we can improve it. Lawful basis: your consent where the law requires it for analytics cookies, and otherwise our legitimate interests.
- Keeping the site secure and working, including preventing abuse. Lawful basis: our legitimate interests.
- Answering your emails. Lawful basis: our legitimate interests in responding to you.
Who we share it with
We do not sell or rent your information. We use a few trusted service providers ("processors") who handle information on our behalf:
- Row.so, which hosts the site, runs user accounts and our newsletter, including storing account details and subscriber email addresses
- Google Analytics (Google), which provides website analytics
- Cloudflare, which provides DNS and security services for the site
We may also share information if the law requires it.
How long we keep it
- Account details: until you ask us to delete your account (email [email protected]).
- Newsletter email address: until you unsubscribe, after which we stop sending to it.
- Deal submissions and emails: for as long as we need them to deal with your submission or question, then deleted.
- Analytics data: for the retention period set in Google Analytics. This is never longer than 14 months.
- Server and security logs: for the periods set by Row.so and Cloudflare.
Cookies
Cookies are small files stored on your device. We use analytics cookies to see how the site is used. They are not needed for the site to work, so we ask for your consent before setting them where the law requires it. You can also block or delete cookies in your browser. Our hosting and security providers may set small cookies that are needed to keep the site running and secure.
We currently use Google Analytics, and we may add other analytics tools in future. If the tools we use change, we will update this policy.
Google Analytics only loads after you choose "Accept" on our cookie banner. If you choose "Decline", no analytics cookies are set. You can change your choice at any time with the "Cookie settings" link in the footer.
International transfers
Some of our service providers are based outside the UK, or store information outside the UK, for example in the United States. Where that happens, we rely on the safeguards that UK law allows, such as UK adequacy regulations or approved contract terms, to keep your information protected.
Your rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
- ask for a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- ask us to correct information that is wrong
- ask us to delete your information
- object to, or ask us to restrict, how we use it
- ask for your information in a portable format, in some cases
- withdraw your consent at any time, where we rely on consent (for example by unsubscribing from the newsletter)
To use any of these rights, email [email protected]. We will reply within one month.
If you are unhappy with how we have handled your information, please tell us first. You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK's data protection regulator, at https://ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint/ or on 0303 123 1113.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time, for example if we change the tools we use. When we do, we will change the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
Contact us
Questions about this policy or your information? Email [email protected].