1. Introduction

Jayax.dev ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website https://jayax.dev (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our tools and services. Please read this policy carefully. By accessing or using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy.

This policy applies to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service. It does not apply to any third-party websites or services that we link to — we encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.

2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

3. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

3.1 Personal Data

• Contact information — name, email address, phone number, and region that you voluntarily submit via our contact forms, newsletter sign-up, or service inquiries.
• Project details — information you share when requesting a quote or discussing a potential project (e.g., website requirements, business goals).

3.2 Automatically Collected Data

• Usage data — IP address (anonymized where possible), browser type and version, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, time spent on pages, and click patterns.
• Device information — screen resolution, device type (desktop, mobile, tablet), and unique device identifiers.
• Tool usage data — inputs you provide to our online tools (e.g., text for analysis, URLs for checking) are processed client-side or via our AI API and are not permanently stored on our servers unless you explicitly save them.

3.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. You can control cookie preferences through our consent banner or your browser settings. See Section 5 for our detailed cookie table.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Service delivery — to provide, operate, and maintain our website, tools, and services.
• Communication — to respond to your inquiries, provide customer support, and send service-related notifications.
• Improvement — to analyze usage patterns, fix bugs, develop new features, and improve user experience.
• Analytics — to understand how visitors interact with our site using services like Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity.
• Marketing — to display relevant advertisements and measure advertising effectiveness (only with your consent).
• Security — to detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or security threats.
• Legal compliance — to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.

5. Cookie Policy

We use Google Consent Mode v2 to manage cookie consent. By default, all non-essential cookies are denied until you provide explicit consent. Below is a detailed breakdown of the cookies and tracking technologies we use:

6. Third-Party Services

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

• Google Analytics (GA4) — Web analytics service. Google Privacy Policy. We use IP anonymization and do not share GA data with other Google services.
• Google Tag Manager (GTM) — Tag management system that helps us manage tracking codes. GTM itself does not store tracking data.
• Microsoft Clarity — Heatmap and session recording tool for UX analysis. Microsoft Privacy Statement.
• Google AdSense / Google Ads — Advertising services that may use cookies to serve personalized ads. Only active with your explicit consent.
• Google Gemini API — Used for AI-powered tools (article generator, content rewriter, etc.). Your prompts are sent to Google's API for processing and are subject to Google AI Terms of Service.

7. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we process your personal data only when we have a legal basis to do so under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) — When you have given explicit consent for specific purposes, such as analytics cookies or marketing cookies.
• Contract (Art. 6(1)(b)) — When processing is necessary to fulfill a contract with you (e.g., delivering a service you requested).
• Legitimate Interests (Art. 6(1)(f)) — When necessary for our legitimate business interests, such as website security, fraud prevention, and improving our services, provided your rights do not override those interests.
• Legal Obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)) — When required by applicable law or regulation.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected:

• Contact form data — Retained for up to 2 years after last interaction, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
• Analytics data — Google Analytics data is retained for 14 months by default, in accordance with our GA4 data retention settings.
• Cookie consent records — Stored locally in your browser for 1 year or until you clear your browser data.
• Tool data — Data you input into our tools is processed in real-time and is not permanently stored on our servers unless you explicitly save it to your browser's localStorage.

9. Data Sharing and Transfers

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to third parties. We may share limited data with:

• Service providers — Hosting providers, analytics platforms, and API services that help us operate the website.
• Advertising partners — Google AdSense and Google Ads, only when you have consented to marketing cookies.
• Legal authorities — When required by law, regulation, or valid legal process.

Some of these recipients may be located outside the EEA. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission, to protect your data during international transfers.

10. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of Access (Art. 15) — You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification (Art. 16) — You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure (Art. 17) — You can request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
• Right to Restriction (Art. 18) — You can request that we restrict processing of your data in certain circumstances.
• Right to Data Portability (Art. 20) — You can request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Right to Object (Art. 21) — You can object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
• Right to Withdraw Consent (Art. 7(3)) — You can withdraw your consent at any time by using our Cookie Settings or by contacting us directly.
• Right to Lodge a Complaint (Art. 77) — You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory data protection authority.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@jayax.dev. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

11. Your Rights Under CCPA (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants you additional rights:

• Right to Know — You can request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you in the past 12 months.
• Right to Delete — You can request that we delete any personal information we have collected from you, with certain exceptions.
• Right to Opt-Out of Sale — We do not sell personal information. You have the right to opt-out of any future sale of personal information.
• Right to Non-Discrimination — We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.

To submit a CCPA request, please email hello@jayax.dev with "CCPA Request" in the subject line.

12. Data Security

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

• HTTPS/TLS encryption for all data in transit.
• Client-side processing for sensitive tool inputs where possible.
• Regular security reviews and updates to our infrastructure.
• Google Consent Mode v2 to ensure non-essential tracking is blocked until consent is given.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

13. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 16 (or the applicable age of consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we discover that a child has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete such information promptly. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.

14. Links to Third-Party Sites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Jayax.dev. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. We strongly advise you to review the privacy policy of any third-party site you visit.

15. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. If the changes are material, we may also notify you via a prominent notice on our website or by other means. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: